Knicks Guard Landry Shamet's Season in Jeopardy After Dislocating Shoulder on Hard Screen.
In a shocking turn of events, New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet suffered a dislocated shoulder during Saturdayβs game against the Orlando Magic. The 28-year-old point guard's right shoulder appeared to pop out of its socket after being hit with a hard screen by Magic center Wendell Carter Jr.
Shamet was immediately taken off the court and held his arm as he darted into the locker room, signaling that he would not be returning to the game. An MRI is expected to confirm the severity of the injury, which could potentially end Shamet's season.
Last year, Shamet initially suffered a dislocation in his shooting shoulder but chose to rehab rather than undergo surgery. He returned to play in December and was an integral part of the Knicks' rotation for the remainder of last season. This year, he had emerged as an important starter, starting six games due to injuries to other teammates.
Dislocated shoulders are prone to re-injury without surgical intervention, which could have kept Shamet sidelined for up to six months. Shamet is currently playing on a deal that won't become fully guaranteed until January, and his injury status will significantly impact the Knicks' depth chart moving forward.
The loss of Shamet adds another layer of complexity to an already depleted Knicks roster, with guard OG Anunoby also sitting out due to a hamstring strain. Coach Mike Brown was forced to give more first-quarter minutes to rookie Mohamed Diawara as the team navigates its injury woes.
In a shocking turn of events, New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet suffered a dislocated shoulder during Saturdayβs game against the Orlando Magic. The 28-year-old point guard's right shoulder appeared to pop out of its socket after being hit with a hard screen by Magic center Wendell Carter Jr.
Shamet was immediately taken off the court and held his arm as he darted into the locker room, signaling that he would not be returning to the game. An MRI is expected to confirm the severity of the injury, which could potentially end Shamet's season.
Last year, Shamet initially suffered a dislocation in his shooting shoulder but chose to rehab rather than undergo surgery. He returned to play in December and was an integral part of the Knicks' rotation for the remainder of last season. This year, he had emerged as an important starter, starting six games due to injuries to other teammates.
Dislocated shoulders are prone to re-injury without surgical intervention, which could have kept Shamet sidelined for up to six months. Shamet is currently playing on a deal that won't become fully guaranteed until January, and his injury status will significantly impact the Knicks' depth chart moving forward.
The loss of Shamet adds another layer of complexity to an already depleted Knicks roster, with guard OG Anunoby also sitting out due to a hamstring strain. Coach Mike Brown was forced to give more first-quarter minutes to rookie Mohamed Diawara as the team navigates its injury woes.