Knicks guard Landry Shamet, who left last Saturday’s loss to the Orlando Magic early, has been diagnosed with a shoulder sprain and will be re-evaluated after four weeks.
Shamet previously dislocated this same right shoulder during the 2024 preseason and was able to avoid surgery then. Per SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, there is optimism that Shamet, who is currently rehabbing the injury, can once again work his way back without needing surgery.
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Shamet, who started Saturday’s loss to the Magic with OG Anunoby injured, collided with Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. and immediately made his way to the locker room.
The veteran sharpshooter has been a key piece of the Knicks’ rotation under head coach Mike Brown.
Playing just under 21 minutes per game, Shamet has averaged 9.3 points and two rebounds while shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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