The Westchester Knicks selected forward Matt Ryan and guard Landry Shamet with the first two picks in the 2024 G League Draft. Already holding the first overall pick, Westchester had traded up to acquire the second pick in the draft to select Ryan and Shamet back-to-back.
The New York Knicks had Shamet in training camp. The veteran shooting guard looked likely to make the regular season before a dislocated shoulder late the preseason. Now that is officially part of the organization through the G League Knicks, the team can supervise Shamet rehab from the injury.
New York has also expressed interest in signing Ryan. The Knicks have been looking for additional shooting and Ryan has hit for nearly 40% across his time in both the NBA and the G League.
Both Ryan and Shamet remain NBA free agents, despite being drafted by the G League Knicks.
The Los Angeles Lakers play their first back-to-back set of games this weekend. The Lakers beat the Suns at home on Friday, then host the Kings on Saturday night. Veteran forward LeBron James said he plans to play both ends of the back-to-back, but added that he plans to play even more.
“Yeah. I plan on playing every game. We’ll see what happens. You never know. We’ll see what happens if I don’t,” James said when asked if he’d play in the second night of the back-to-back set.
Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team will plan “in real time” as to the availability of players.
“How do they feel when they get up Saturday morning?” Redick said about players and facing the Kings on Saturday.
University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away earlier today.
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Zack Lassiter has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee effective immediately.