Knicks Injury Concerns Grow With Landry Shamet Setback

New York's playoff push hit with another key player sidelined

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:03am

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The New York Knicks held on for a tough 93-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets, but the result came with a worrying price. Guard Landry Shamet exited the game in the third quarter with a right knee injury and did not return. The Knicks were already shorthanded heading into the game, with Josh Hart out due to right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and now face further injury concerns as the playoffs approach.

Why it matters

The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference but have been struggling to win games comfortably. With Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and now Landry Shamet all dealing with injuries, New York's rotation is getting thinner at a critical time as they face a difficult final stretch of the regular season schedule.

The details

Shamet stepped into the starting lineup in Hart's place and played 22 minutes, recording 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block before exiting with 6:11 left in the third quarter. His return was listed as questionable, but he did not come back into the game. The Knicks are hoping to get Miles McBride back soon, as he has been progressing in his recovery from core muscle surgery and taking contact in practice.

  • Landry Shamet exited the game against the Nets in the third quarter on March 21, 2026.
  • Josh Hart missed the game due to right knee patellofemoral syndrome.

The players

Landry Shamet

A guard for the New York Knicks who exited the game against the Nets with a right knee injury.

Josh Hart

A Knicks player who missed the game against the Nets due to right knee patellofemoral syndrome, also known as runner's knee.

Miles McBride

A Knicks player who is showing progress in his recovery from core muscle surgery and has been taking contact in practice.

Jalen Brunson

A Knicks player who was recently on the injury report for right ankle management and a cervical strain.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

The Knicks' injury concerns are mounting at a critical time, with key players like Landry Shamet, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson all dealing with various ailments. Getting Miles McBride back would help, but New York needs to find a way to stay healthy and maintain their playoff positioning as they face a tough final stretch of the regular season.