Landry Shamet remains under heavy consideration to fill the Knicks’ available roster opening for a veteran’s minimum contract, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Shamet was a key reserve for the club last season, appearing in 50 games. Shamet has reportedly been working out in New York while hoping to re-sign with the Knicks.
A report from Marc Stein earlier on Monday indicated that Ben Simmons turned down an offer from the Knicks. Another prominent free agent, Malik Beasley, is a long shot to sign with them, according to Bondy, who names Malcolm Brogdon as another possibility for that veteran-minimum slot.
We have more from the Eastern Conference:
- The fact that restricted free agent Cam Thomas signed his $6MM qualifying offer means he’s not in the Nets’ plans beyond this season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com writes. Despite some gaudy offensive numbers, Thomas is an undersized, shoot-first guard who has been a poor defender throughout his career, Slater adds. The QO comes with a no-trade clause but the Nets now have little incentive to offer Thomas a featured role this season, which could complicate his market next summer, Slater notes.
- Bucks fans who answered a survey conducted by The Athletic’s Eric Nehm have little faith that the team will the NBA championship this season. Out of 690 responses, 81.2% were either “not that confident” or “not at all confident” that the Bucks will win it all. However, Bucks fans remain high on general manager Jon Horst, as 83.1% said they were either “extremely confident” or “somewhat confident” in him. The same could not be said of Doc Rivers, as 62.7% expressed little or no confidence in the veteran head coach.
- Bulls coach Billy Donovan was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame over the weekend. Now, Donovan must show he’s a Hall of Fame coach by finally turning the Bulls into a true playoff contender, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times opines.
The Nets do have an incentive to play Cam if they want to get anything out of a sign and trade after the season.
The most a team can expect from a sign smd trade is trade exception and a second round draft pick. Last think the Nets need is a trade exception. They also have plenty of picks, so a second round pick isn’t worth that much. They’d rather develop the young players they have plans for long term.
The 18.8% of the Bucks fans who must’ve answered that they’re confident that the Bucks can win a championship next year must be the same people depending on winning the lottery for their retirement plan.
If Giannis asks for a trade mid-season, there aren’t too many contender teams that can make a trade that doesn’t screw the Bucks. And next year, with only one year left on his contract, Giannis can dictate where he wants to go, so the Bucks won’t be getting back that much for him.
Can Thomas should be looked as a shooting guard who comes off the bench and gives you instant offense. He has value as such for teams out there.
He also needs to realize that’s what his role is, and base what he expects salary wise based on that.
Landry is the choice. Solid 2way year he had last year. As a reserve, plays smart too. Ain’t that RIGHT 2K BindSider.
In 5 yrs as Bulls coach. Billy Donovan is 195–205.
Look up what Thibs did in NY in 5 yrs.
I agree. I want Shamet. Smart player, good defender, can hit a three.