2026 NBA Champion Intends to Re-Sign with the Knicks
2026 NBA Champion Landry Shamet intends to sign a four-year 24 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, as reported by Shams Charania. Shamet’s agent worked with the Knicks today to land the long-term deal. The 29-year-old is coming off of one of the greatest NBA stories we’ve witnessed as Shamet went from being on multiple 10-day contracts to now an NBA Champion and has a place to call home for the next four years. The NBA Cup Champion will also try to help New York be the first back-to-back champions this decade as the Knicks look to repeat. It was reported that the 29-year-old had a growing market of multiple suitors, but the Knicks knew how much of a key piece he was in becoming champions and a key piece he is heading into the future.
During 51 games of the regular season, Shamet averaged nine points, two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. His three-point shooting became more of a factor for the Knicks heading into the NBA Playoffs. In the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 29-year-old made 11 out of 12 three-pointers, for a 91.7% three-point shooting percentage, the highest ever in an NBA postseason series for a player attempting at least ten three-point shots. Now, Shamet must deliver the same excellence in what could be the Knicks’ most challenging year in a while as they look to defend the throne as champions.
With New York’s core pretty much intact from a season ago, the biggest question is whether they’ll re-sign Mitchell Robinson, as it’s been reported that owner James Dolan does not want to go over the second apron. Just like Shamet, Robinson was instrumental for the Knicks throughout their postseason run and is a valuable, key piece for New York if they want to win back-to-back championships. Having the whole band back together would be big for all the Knicks’ confidence heading into the 26-27 season. Shamet’s story and legacy will be remembered during the Knicks’ run as NBA Champions, and he’ll continue to have memorable moments for the next four years in New York.
