The New York Knicks added veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon to round out their roster and re-signed Landry Shamet in a subsequent decision. Both players were given one-year contracts to add more depth to the team's backcourt, which now consists of Jalen Brunson, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride.

Brogdon, 32, is heading into his 10th year in the league. He is looking for a fresh start in the Big Apple after having last season cut short by a left ankle sprain. In 24 games, he averaged12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game. Brogdon was the 2016-17 NBA Rookie of the Year and the league’s Six-Man of the Year in 2022-23.

Despite the success, his injury history has raised some concerns. He's had four seasons where he appeared in fewer than 50 games. If injuries continue to hold Brogdon back, it can hinder the Knicks' chances of having their rotation at full strength.

Shamet, 28, is entering his second season in New York. Last year, he played a key role in reigniting his team’s offense during the postseason. That spark came from his three-point shooting where he made 39.7 % of his three-point shot attempts.

Even though he is a talented shooter, his defensive skills aren’t the greatest. He has struggled with applying pressure on larger and quicker players, who can slip past him.

Knicks Will Need to Move on From Pacome Dadiet

Initially, the plan was to have Brogdon and Shamet compete for the final roster spot, but a recent report found the Knicks' front office wants to keep them both.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, New York is weighing its options to avoid entering the second apron of the league’s luxury tax if it keeps both players. In this instance moving on from Dadiet is the logical choice.

The Knicks drafted him with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. At 6-foot-8 and 210 pounds, Dadiet has a good chance of developing into a talented, defensive-oriented wing.

Losing out on a player with a fair amount of raw potential is not ideal, especially since the Knicks have only four first-round picks in the next eight years. If they need to move on from Dadiet, they should make a trade to get two draft picks back because he has too much potential to be released.