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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 26: Head coach Mike Brown of the New York Knicks looks on in the second half /C during their game at Spectrum Center on March 26, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

On Sunday night, the New York Knicks will be in Oklahoma City to play the Thunder.

The Knicks are coming off a 114-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

Landry Shamet did not play in the game.

Knicks Announce Key Player Will Miss Thunder Game

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 17: Guard Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks won 136-110. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

For Sunday’s game, the Knicks will remain without Shamet.

Tommy Beer of Knicks Centric wrote: “Good news for NY: Deuce McBride has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday’s game in OKC.

Landry Shamet has been ruled out”

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 14: Landry Shamet #44 of the New York Knicks reacts to a call in the second half at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 140-132. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Shamet has been with the Knicks for part of two seasons.

He is currently averaging 9.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range in 46 games.

GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 19: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts to a three point shot by Landry Shamet #44 during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on November 19, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Before the Knicks, Shamet has also had stints with the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns over eight NBA seasons.

His career averages are 8.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range in 444 games.

Knicks This Season

GettyORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 22: Head Coach Mike Brown of the Orlando Magic address the media prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

The Knicks are currently the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-26 record in 74 games.

They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 20-17 on the road).

Following the Thunder, the Knicks will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in Texas.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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