New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet is set to be reevaluated in the coming days following a shoulder injury sustained during a loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. The injury occurred early in the first quarter when Shamet collided with both Wendell Carter Jr. and Jalen Suggs near midcourt, prompting immediate concern from the Knicks’ medical staff.
Shamet quickly clutched his right shoulder and exited the court, escorted by a team trainer. Following the game, Knicks head coach Mike Brown indicated that he had limited information regarding the injury’s severity, noting that further evaluations would be necessary. Shamet will accompany the team back to New York, where they are scheduled to face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, December 4, 2023.
This latest injury raises alarms for the Knicks, particularly because it involves the same shoulder that Shamet dislocated during last season’s preseason. After recovering from that injury, he was initially waived by the Knicks but was re-signed in December and made his season debut on December 23, 2022. This season, Shamet has played a pivotal role as a rotational player, averaging 9.3 points per game with a shooting percentage of 42.4% from three-point range. Notably, he scored a career-high 36 points against the Miami Heat just last Friday.
The Knicks are already navigating a challenging season regarding injuries. Star point guard Jalen Brunson had recently returned after a brief stint sidelined with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, OG Anunoby remains out with a hamstring injury he suffered on November 14, 2023. Additionally, backup guard Miles McBride missed the game against the Magic due to illness.
In light of these developments, veteran forward Josh Hart is expected to step in and take on a larger role. Hart, who has not started a game this season, is averaging 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 26.1 minutes per game, a significant decrease from the league-leading 37.6 minutes he averaged last season.
As the Knicks prepare for their next matchup, the team’s depth and resilience will be tested once again. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Shamet’s condition evolves and what it means for the team moving forward.
