Andre Drummond Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Andre Drummond.
Central Notes: Drummond, Jackson, Vaughn
2015/10/central-notes-drummond-jackson-vaughn.htmlIt's a credit to the relationship formed between Pistons owner Tom Gores, coach/executive Stan Van Gundy, and center Andre Drummond that all parties would agree to hold off on signing an extension to allow the team to retain more cap space heading into next offseason, Vince Ellis of The Detroit Free Press writes. … “I will tell you I’ve learned from conversations that we had we’re really giving ourselves the flexibility to build this team up and do the right things to get us where we need to be,” Drummond told reporters.
Pistons, Andre Drummond Not Planning Extension
2015/10/pistons-andre-drummond-not-planning-extension.htmlAndre Drummond wants to wait until next summer to talk contract with the Pistons instead of signing an extension before the November 2nd deadline, Pistons coach/executive Stan Van Gundy told reporters today, including Keith Langlois of Pistons.com and Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press (Twitter links). … Regardless, Drummond has been likely to get a new max deal with the Pistons, whether through an extension this fall or a new contract in restricted free agency next summer, as Ellis recently explained to Hoops Rumors.
And-Ones: Extensions, Kentucky, Lakers
2015/10/and-ones-spurs-kentucky-lakers.htmlThe Pistons do not seem overly concerned about maximizing on cap space and waiting to the summer to strike a deal with Andre Drummond and it's more likely than any other potential extension other than Harrison Barnes that the center secures a lucrative extension this month, Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports.
Central Notes: Drummond, Felicio, Cavaliers
2015/10/central-notes-drummond-felicio-cavaliers.htmlPistons center Andre Drummond is cautiously optimistic about his team's chances heading into the 2015/16 campaign, John Niyo of The Detroit News writes. … "I feel like now is the time for us to really do what we set out to do every year," said Drummond.
Pistons Notes: Drummond, Van Gundy, Morris
2015/09/pistons-notes-drummond-van-gundy-morris.htmlThe question of whether to grant Andre Drummond an extension will be key for the Pistons, who would like their cornerstone center to delay signing until next year, David Mayo of MLive.com writes. … Drummond is entering the final year of his rookie contract and the Pistons have just more than a month to sign him to an extension in the five-year, $120MM range, Mayo adds.
Extension Candidate: Andre Drummond
2015/08/extension-candidate-andre-drummond.htmlPistons owner Tom Gores made it clear before the end of last season that there would be no haggling over money in negotiations with Andre Drummond. … Gores declared publicly in April that Drummond is a "max player" and it seems as though every move the franchise has made recently is designed to build around the 22-year-old center.
And-Ones: Cavs, Raptors, Pistons
2015/07/and-ones-cavs-raptors-pistons.htmlAt around the same time, Gundy plans to address the topic of Andre Drummond's contract extension, Mayo adds. … The Pistons expect to lock Drummond into a long-term extension, Mayo writes, though they would have about another $15MM in cap flexibility in 2016/17 if the 21-year-old center agrees to wait until 2016 to sign rather than inking an extension this summer.
Central Rumors: Drummond, Butler, Pacers
2015/07/central-rumors-drummond-butler-pacers.htmlThe Pistons will begin extension talks with center Andre Drummond this summer with the aim of signing him to a long-term deal, most likely for the max, Terry Foster of the Detroit News reports. … The incentive for Drummond is to get the guaranteed money now in case he suffers a significant injury, Foster adds.
And-Ones: Drummond, Farmar, Mekel
2015/07/and-ones-drummond-farmar-mekel.htmlThe Pistons could reap greater cap flexibility for next summer if they wait until then to sign Andre Drummond as a restricted free agent instead of giving him an extension this summer, but the team will leave that choice to the Jeff Schwartz client, writes Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. … Drummond reportedly wants an extension, so it would seem it's a strong bet he'll end up with one before the October 31st rookie scale extension deadline.
Andre Drummond Seeks Extension With Pistons
2015/06/andre-drummond-extension.htmlAndre Drummond wants to sign a rookie scale extension with the Pistons this summer, reports Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press (on Twitter). … Drummond is eligible to sign one between the end of the July Moratorium next week and October 31st, and if he doesn't, he'll be set for restricted free agency next year.
Central Notes: Kaminsky, Pistons, Pacers
2015/06/central-kaminsky-pistons.htmlThe acquisition of Ersan Ilyasova by the Pistons is intended to help center Andre Drummond unlock his enormous potential, Ellis writes in a separate piece. … Ilyasova is a stretch four, and his outside shooting should provide space for Drummond's rolls to the rim for alley-oop dunks off passes from point guard Reggie Jackson, who will be another beneficiary of Ilyasova's career 37% three-point shooting drawing the attention of defenses, Eillis adds.
And-Ones: Drummond, Price, Afflalo
2015/04/drummond-price-afflalo.htmlPistons owner Tom Gores gave Andre Drummond a vote of confidence during tonight's contest against the Knicks, calling the big man a "max player," David Mayo of MLive.com relays (Twitter link). … Drummond, who is set to earn $3,272,091 next season, is eligible to ink an extension this summer, but this doesn't necessarily mean the Pistons will offer him one, since the team would have the right to match any offer sheet the big man were to sign as a restricted free agent in 2016.
And-Ones: Drummond, Monroe, Prince
2015/01/drummond-monroe-prince.htmlThere have been whispers about Andre Drummond's level of contentment in Detroit over the past year or so, Aldridge writes in the same piece.
Pistons Notes: Smith, Drummond, Van Gundy
2014/12/pistons-drummond-gundy.htmlJeff Schwartz, who recently became the agent for center Andre Drummond, will be keeping a close eye on how the Pistons' situation develops to ensure his newest client has a bright future in Detroit, notes Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today (Twitter links). … Drummond will be up for a rookie scale extension this coming summer.
Pistons Opt In With Drummond, Caldwell-Pope
2014/10/pistons-drummond-caldwell.htmlThe Pistons have picked up their 2015/16 team options on Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the club announced via press release. … There was never any real doubt that Detroit wouldn't keep Drummond around for that season at little more than $3.272MM, and the same was largely true of Caldwell-Pope, who's set to receive nearly $2.892MM in 2015/16, as our Rookie Scale Team Option Tracker shows.
And-Ones: Flynn, Pistons, Love
2014/08/flynn-pistons-love.htmlWith Greg Monroe likely to sign his qualifying offer, the Pistons' frontcourt trio of Monroe, Josh Smith, and Andre Drummond will be together for another season.
And-Ones: Cousins, Durant, Blair
2014/08/and-ones-cousins-durant-blair.htmlBased on what he's seen from Andre Drummond so far, Team USA assistant Tom Thibodeau spoke glowingly about how Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy will be an ideal coach to help the 21-year-old big man reach his potential (piece from Keith Langlois of Pistons.com).
Tom Gores On Pistons, Monroe, Team USA
2014/08/gores-pistons-monroe.htmlYou have Andre Drummond and he’s moving on to Chicago to continue tryouts with Team USA. … As just a business owner? It’s very possible, but at the same time you can take a guy like Andre…
Eastern Notes: Pistons, Raptors, Rose
2014/07/eastern-notes-pistons-raptors.htmlAndre Drummond said he’ll do whatever’s necessary to convince restricted free agent Greg Monroe to remain with the Pistons and feels confident Monroe will return given his affection for Detroit, as Drummond told MLive’s David Mayo. … Drummond expressed doubt that the team would trade Josh Smith, in spite of rumors.
Pistons Notes: Monroe, Stuckey, Draft
2014/06/pistons-monroe-stuckey.htmlVan Gundy identified Monroe, Andre Drummond, Josh Smith, Brandon Jennings, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Singler and Jonas Jerebko as the team's core players.
Stan Van Gundy On Bower, Monroe, Drummond
2014/06/boyer-monroe-drummond.htmlWhat’s going to go on there? With Greg and Andre [Drummond] you certainly have to play a little bit differently than we played in Orlando.
Central Rumors: Bucks, Pistons, Pacers
2014/05/central-rumors-pistons-pacers.htmlPistons boss Stan Van Gundy calls Andre Drummond and soon-to-be restricted free agent Greg Monroe an "ideal pairing," but he also points to their shortcomings on defense and the team's struggles with those two in the lineup together with Josh Smith.
Stan Van Gundy On Monroe, Drummond, Smith
2014/05/gundy-monroe-drummond.htmlVan Gundy is also high on Andre Drummond, as MLive's David Mayo observes (Twitter link). … Van Gundy believes Monroe, Drummond and Josh Smith fit together in some situations, but he also acknowledged a need for perimeter spacing, as Mayo observes (Twitter link).
Poll: Which Piston Is Most Likely To Be Traded?
2014/01/piston-likely-traded.htmlWith the rest of the league trending towards smaller lineups, the Pistons went against the grain with their front court pairing of Andre Drummond (6-10), Greg Monroe (6-11), and Smith (6-9). … Andre Drummond is only 20 years-old, earning $2,462,400 MM this year, and set to make $2,568,360 MM next season.
Pistons Exercise Andre Drummond’s 2014/15 Option
2013/10/pistons-exercise-drummonds.htmlThe Pistons announced that they have exercised Andre Drummond's third-year option worth $2.5MM. … Drummond, 20, averaged 7.9 PPG and 7.6 RPG in 20.7 minutes per game during his rookie season.