Landry Shamet, the 27‑year‑old guard who signed with the New York Knicks last summer, has quietly become one of the most intriguing sleeper options in daily fantasy basketball.
After a career spent mostly as a peripheral rotation player, he has posted a 45 percent three‑point clip this season and is averaging roughly 12 points while seeing increased minutes in the fourth quarter.
The Knicks’ Unexpected Spark
His recent playoff outings have added a narrative twist: in the Eastern Conference Finals he delivered back‑to‑back games of 13, 14 and 16 points, helping the Knicks push the series to seven.
Fantasy analysts now rank him 69th among shooting guards for the upcoming 2025‑26 season, a placement that reflects both his upside and the uncertainty surrounding his role.
The Knicks’ core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson provides a stable foundation, allowing Shamet the freedom to operate as a spark plug off the bench.
If the Knicks retain him, coach Tom Thibodeau is expected to keep Shamet in a 20‑to‑25‑minute backup role, preserving his shooting upside while limiting turnover risk.
A move to the Brooklyn Nets could offer a different kind of opportunity, but the team’s crowded backcourt of Mikal Bridges, Miles McBride and Egor Demin may compress his minutes.
The Los Angeles Lakers present another possibility; however, with high‑usage stars such as Luka Doncic and the ever‑present LeBron James, Shamet’s ceiling would likely be capped.
Beyond the court, his performances have sparked discussion among analysts on platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings, where his projected ownership remains low despite the upside.
Whether he stays in New York, tests free agency, or signs elsewhere, the next chapter will hinge on how coaches balance his shooting precision with the team’s overall rhythm.