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While the Knicks could sign Ryan outright to a guaranteed contract, Landry Shamet will become available after recovering from his dislocated shoulder. The Knicks haven't signed a veteran to a guaranteed contract due to their interest in Shamet.

This is likely a non-guaranteed minimum contract deal, which would get the Knicks to the required minimum of 14 roster players before the deadline (more on that below). If it is non-guaranteed, the Knicks could waive Ryan once Landry Shamet gets healthy following his shoulder surgery,