Landry Shamet’s shoulder popped out of its socket.
It’s the dark takeaway from the Knicks’ 111-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, a game head coach Tom Thibodeau opted to sit his starting five to rest ahead of Friday’s preseason finale in Washington, D.C.
Without Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns, Thibodeau started his second unit — Shamet, Cameron Payne, Miles McBride, Precious Achiuwa, and Jericho Sims — then evaluated end-of-the-bench players like rookies Pacome Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, and Ariel Hukporti.
“It’s a good opportunity to get a look at some of those guys,” the coach said ahead of tipoff.