NBA speculation: An insider announces a trade forecast amid the quandary surrounding Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet for the Knicks
New York Knicks Sign Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet to Nonguaranteed Deals
The New York Knicks have made a significant move in their roster, signing veterans Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet to nonguaranteed contracts ahead of training camp.
According to cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, the Knicks could give Brogdan and Shamet standard deals with this flexibility. However, the plan to sign both players could be contingent on making a trade to clear cap space for standard deals.
All three players - Brogdon, Shamet, and Garrison Mathews, who was also signed recently - agreed to non-guaranteed deals. This approach allows the Knicks to evaluate their performance during the preseason and make decisions about their contracts later.
The Knicks have been careful with their cap management, as they cannot exceed the second apron this season. Unless the Knicks made another trade, in this scenario, they wouldn't be able to sign another veteran on a pro-rated contract during the season.
The Knicks used a similar approach last season when signing veteran P.J. Tucker in March. This strategy provides flexibility, as the team can part ways with one of their players under contract to make room for Brogdon and Shamet.
Trading Tyler Kolek and signing both vets would leave New York just $44,000 under the second apron. Alternatively, a trade of Pacôme Dadiet or Miles McBride could clear enough cap space to sign both veterans, Brogdon and Shamet.
This leaves the Knicks with virtually no breathing room to make additional moves in the season. However, the team's long-term outlook remains promising. Despite this, the Knicks would still have a deep rotation throughout the 2025-26 season.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the 2024 champion Celtics have shown that depth is key in competing for a championship. The Knicks' acquisition of Brogdon and Shamet could be a step towards building such a competitive roster.
With the Eastern Conference Finals within reach, the Knicks are likely to trade currently unnamed players to keep both Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet on the roster while maintaining the team salary under the luxury tax threshold. However, the specific players to be traded have not been publicly identified yet.
Guershon Yabusele left $185,000 on the table for his first season with the Knicks, giving the team flexibility to sign free agents. This move, along with the strategic use of non-guaranteed contracts, demonstrates the Knicks' commitment to building a competitive team this season.
The Knicks' signing of Brogdon and Shamet is a clear indication of their ambition to compete at the highest level. As the preseason approaches, fans can look forward to watching these new additions to the team.
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