Things couldn’t have started much worse for Landry Shamet with the Knicks. A dislocated shoulder derailed his first season in New York, leaving him focused on simply staying on the roster. Fast forward a year, and he has become an NBA champion with a new long-term contract.
Shamet’s turnaround culminated in a four-year, $24 million deal after he played an important role off the bench during New York’s title run. The veteran shooter emerged as one of the league’s hottest perimeter threats, at one point hitting six three-pointers in a single game while scoring 36 points. That stretch helped revive a career that had briefly looked in jeopardy. Now the Knicks are betting that the prior success wasn’t a fluke.
Hawks
Buddy Hield’s name continues to surface in trade discussions. Atlanta remains open to offers for the veteran sharpshooter despite guaranteeing his $9.7 million salary for next season. Hield saw a limited role after arriving from Golden State, and the Hawks have since added Aaron Wiggins and drafted Kingston Flemings with the No. 8 overall pick. Even if Hield remains in Atlanta, his expiring contract and proven outside shooting could make him an attractive trade piece later in the season.
Raptors
The Raptors have added another experienced veteran to their revamped roster. Toronto has agreed to a one-year deal with forward Kyle Anderson. The 32-year-old will provide depth behind Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes after spending last season with Utah, Memphis, and Minnesota. Anderson has never been known as a prolific scorer, but he has built a lengthy NBA career through versatility, basketball IQ, and defense, averaging 6.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists last season. The signing also reunites Anderson with Leonard, as the two spent Leonard’s first four NBA seasons together in San Antonio before reuniting in Toronto.
