Knicks Face Uncertainty as Landry Shamet’s Mysterious Shoulder Injury Sidelines Star for a Month

Landry Shamet’s journey this season with the Knicks has been a refreshing chapter—coming back on a veteran minimum deal and quickly molding himself into a vital cog in the rotation. Averaging a solid 9.3 points per game with a sharp 42.3% clip from beyond the arc, he’s proven to be the kind of savvy shooter this team desperately needed. Yet, just as things were clicking, Shamet’s hit a snag—a right shoulder sprain that’s sidelining him for at least a month. Broken first by Shams Charania of ESPN and confirmed by others, this injury has knicks’ fans biting their nails while Shamet gears up for a re-evaluation in four weeks. Now, the good news—this setback doesn’t appear to be devastating. Given his previous shoulder scare last year, it’s a relief that surgery might be off the table, pointing instead to a subluxation—a sneaky, partial dislocation that rehab can hopefully mend without more drama. So, as the Knicks prepare to shuffle their backcourt cards, expect players like Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson, and Tyler Kolek to seize the opportunity. The saga unfolds, and Shamet’s resilience will surely be tested—but there’s a long season ahead yet. LEARN MORE