The New York Knicks will have the same core players for the 2025-26 season, but will be led by a new name as they continue to pursue the team’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
After firing head coach Tom Thibodeau this offseason, the Knicks agreed to terms with longtime NBA coach Mike Brown. He’ll now be the lead man for New York moving forward.
With the core stars in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, New York still has a roster spot to fill as the NBA season gets closer to its start.
Knicks linked to Landry Shamet, Seth Curry, and Alec Burks to fill veteran spot
New York still has the opportunity to sign a proven player to a veteran-minimum contract. The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III believes that several players could be a fit, including Landry Shamet, Seth Curry, and Alec Burks.
Shamet, 28, played for the Knicks last season and has already built chemistry with the squad. In 50 appearances last season, he averaged 15.2 minutes per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.
Curry, 35, has experience adjusting to new teams often. He’s played for nine different franchises in his career and, like his brother Stephen, has always been a reliable guard who can shoot from anywhere on the court. In 2024-25, he shot 47.8% from the field and 45.6% from three,
Burks, 34, like the other veterans mentioned, has also played for numerous teams in his 14-year career. Most recently with the Miami Heat, Burks was just as consistent a scorer as Shamet and Curry, finishing last season with shooting percentages of 42.4% from the field and 42.5% from three-point range.
If the Knicks chose between these three players, it would just be a matter of which player the new head coach, Mike Brown, would trust the most.
