Knicks bring back Landry Shamet, waive Matt Ryan

The preseason rotation plans of the Knicks were blown up after Landry Shamet fell on the ground, writhing in pain after diving for a loose ball in the third quarter of a tune-up against Charlotte. A dislocated shoulder took him out of action and cost him his roster spot, but the plan was always to bring him back when he recovered, as the cash-strapped Knicks could not feasibly keep him and sign a replacement.

After drafting him in the G-League draft to ensure he could rehab in Westchester and a few effective rehab games, the Knicks have pulled the trigger and signed Shamet, per Shams Charania.

The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with guard Landry Shamet, his agent George S. Langberg of…