Landry Shamet returns to New York on a minimum-salary pact, slotting in as a seasoned 3-and-D wing for a Knicks squad aiming for a title. The deal completes a lean, versatile rotation built to maximize two-way depth with the starting core of Brunson and Towns anchoring the attack.

Around that core, Bridges, Anunoby and Hart form a formidable wing trio, while Robinson provides rim protection and McBride, Clarkson, Yabusele and Hukporti round out the second unit with shooting, defense and upside. The Knicks maintain roster flexibility to chase another veteran via trade if needed.

The move signals a deliberate, high-floor gambit: add playoff-tested shooting and defense without sacrificing a future roster path, keeping development options open for Dadiet, Kolek and Hukporti as growth pieces behind the depth chart.

Knicks pivot to a development-first plan under Brown, elevating Billy Lange to oversee player growth. Lange’s track record at St. Joe’s and with Philly prospects signals a push to accelerate young talents like Hukporti and Dadiet, while Brown runs faster, deeper rotations around Brunson and Towns. With Clarkson and Yabusele joining, New York aims to close the gap to the top by building from within.

Jordan Clarkson is heading to the New York Knicks after buying out with Utah. He picked NY for the Madison Square Garden energy and the fans, a move relayed by Rich Paul after a two-minute call with the Knicks that made him a Knick in moments. The change directly targets a critical Knicks weakness: bench scoring, which lagged at 21.7 PPG last season as starters carried the load.

Expect Clarkson to bring scoring punch off the pine and potentially alter crunch-time lineups. His fit alongside Brunson and Hart could unlock more balanced guard rotations, lifting Knicks’ bench output and giving fantasy managers a high-upside veteran scorer with fresh opportunity in a new system.