There is a strong expectation around the league that both Ryan (who has some Westchester ties) and Shamet (who was destined to make the Knicks’ Opening Night roster before sustaining a separated shoulder) will play for the Knicks this season when they have to add players.
Supply: marcstein.substack.com
Supply: marcstein.substack.com
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NBA G League: Top 3 picks Matt Ryan, Landry Shamet, and Sean East II headline the 2024 NBA G League Draft. Take a look at the total checklist of choices! -via Twitter / October 26, 2024
NBA G League: Matt Ryan and Landry Shamet go No. 1 and No. 2 overall to the @Westchester Knicks in the 2024 NBA G League Draft! -via Twitter / October 26, 2024
Jake Fischer: And we have a trade! The Cleveland Charge have dealt the No. 2 pick in tomorrow’s G League Draft to the Westchester Knicks, league sources say. Westchester now holds picks Nos. 1 and 2, leaving Cleveland with pick No. 3. Player rights were also exchanged in the deal. -via x.com / October 25, 2024
Marc Stein: Landry Shamet and Matt Ryan, players the Knicks are known to covet when they take their roster from 12 to 14, are both eligible for Saturday’s @nbagleague draft, sources say. Westchester owns the highest two picks; drafting Shamet permits the Knicks to oversee his shoulder rehab. -via x.com / October 25, 2024
