Andre Drummond Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Andre Drummond.
New York Notes: Knicks, Nets, Rose, Claxton/Perry
2021/04/new-york-notes-knicks-nets-splash-bros-rose-claxtonperry.htmlThe outstanding recent play of Knicks veteran big men Nerlens Noel and Taj Gibson has appeared to validate the team's decision not to make a big offer to center Andre Drummond on the buyout market, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. … Berman notes that head coach Tom Thibodeau ultimately made the call to not add Drummond.
Western Notes: Morris, Drummond, Jones, Toscano-Anderson
2021/04/western-notes-morris-drummond-jones-toscano-anderson.htmlAnother player who's produced for the Lakers is Andre Drummond, Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times writes. … Drummond has averaged 16.5 points, 12.6 rebounds and 27.9 minutes in six games since joining the Lakers, performing at a high level as the team's starting center.
L.A. Notes: Drummond, Gasol, George, Rondo
2021/04/l-a-notes-drummond-gasol-george-rondo.htmlAndre Drummond is giving the Lakers a lot of what they expected, but he still hasn't found his scoring touch, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. … Drummond scored just four points Tuesday in Charlotte and three points Monday at New York.
Los Angeles Notes: Drummond, Jackson, Rondo, LeBron
2021/04/los-angeles-notes-drummond-jackson-rondo-lebron.htmlLakers center Andre Drummond put forth a key performance in the team's win over the Nets on Saturday, guiding the club to a 126-101 victory, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times writes. … Drummond finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds in just over 22 minutes of action.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Pacific Division
2021/04/free-agent-stock-watch-pacific-division-2.htmlAndre Drummond, Lakers, 27, C (Up) – Signed to a one-year, $794K deal in 2021… Cleveland couldn’t find a way to trade Drummond due to the $28.75MM in the final year of his contract.
California Notes: McLemore, Cousins, Jones, Gasol
2021/04/california-notes-mclemore-cousins-jones-gasol.htmlRecently-demoted Lakers center Marc Gasol made a strong case for continued rotation minutes when he stepped in for new starting center Andre Drummond recently, writes Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. … Gasol appeared to be more positive about his reduced role in Los Angeles alongside Drummond.
VanVleet, Bembry, Horton-Tucker Receive One-Game Suspensions
2021/04/vanvleet-bembry-horton-tucker-receive-one-game-suspensions.htmlThe NBA has suspended three players - Raptors guards Fred VanVleet and DeAndre' Bembry, along with Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker - for one game apiece, the league announced today in a press release.
Pacific Notes: CP3, Lakers Cap, Hield, THT
2021/04/pacific-notes-cp3-lakers-cap-hield-tht.htmlShould the Lakers want to retain new center Andre Drummond, reserve big man Montrezl Harrell (likely to opt out of the $9.7MM second year of his current deal in the offseason), point guard Dennis Schroder, and guards Talen Horton-Tucker and Alex Caruso, they could face significant cap challenges, as Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report outlines. … Pincus notes that the best route to retaining all three would be if the Lakers could get Drummond, currently grappling with a toe injury, to agree to a team-friendly deal worth the taxpayer mid-level exception (worth a projected $5.9MM).
Lakers Notes: Gasol, Drummond, Schröder, Fans
2021/04/lakers-notes-gasol-drummond-schroder-fans.htmlMarc Gasol is wondering about his future with the Lakers now that Andre Drummond has been added on the buyout market, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. … Drummond was given a starting job right away and Gasol was moved to the bench, which already has reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell filling the backup center minutes.
Health Updates: Harden, Durant, Drummond, More
2021/04/health-updates-harden-durant-drummond-more.htmlAndre Drummond's debut with the Lakers didn't exactly go as planned. … "I didn't really think anything of it," Drummond said, referring to a play where Brook Lopez stepped on his foot.
Lakers Notes: Drummond, Gasol, Open Roster Spot
2021/03/lakers-notes-drummond-gasol-open-roster-spot.htmlNew Lakers center Andre Drummond will make his debut for his new team on Wednesday vs. … League sources told Buha that Drummond is expected to slide into the starting lineup, displacing incumbent starter Marc Gasol, and head coach Frank Vogel confirmed as much today (Twitter link).
Fischer’s Latest: Mavs, Fournier, Rockets, Drummond, Gasol
2021/03/fischers-latest-mavs-fournier-rockets-drummond-gasol.htmlFischer lists the Raptors, Bulls, Mavericks, Clippers, Celtics, Heat, Hornets, Nets, Knicks, and Lakers as teams that showed some level of interest in Cavaliers center Andre Drummond before he was bought out, but none of those clubs could ultimately put together a package that matched the big man's $28.75MM salary and also appealed to Cleveland. … After he was bought out, Drummond was intrigued by the Celtics and spoke to Boston point guard (and fellow UConn alum) Kemba Walker, but ultimately decided to sign with the Lakers.
Holmes, Drummond Among Hornets’ Potential Offseason Targets
2021/03/holmes-drummond-among-hornets-potential-offseason-targets.htmlAs Fischer details, Charlotte was eyeing Andre Drummond, but couldn't reach an agreement with the Cavaliers on a viable trade, then lost out to the Lakers on the buyout market. … In addition to Drummond, the Hornets also expressed interest in veteran centers such as Myles Turner, Montrezl Harrell, and Richaun Holmes, sources tell Fischer.
Atlantic Notes: Aldridge, Durant, Drummond, Williams
2021/03/atlantic-notes-aldridge-durant-drummond-williams.htmlAndre Drummond might have received ample playing time with the Knicks but he had already decided to join the Lakers before Mitchell Robinson broke his foot on Saturday, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. … The Knicks didn’t make a strong run at Drummond, even after Robinson was injured, because Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau didn't lobby hard for the former Cavaliers center.
Cap/Cash Notes: Warriors, Drummond, Clippers, Rockets, More
2021/03/capcash-notes-warriors-drummond-clippers-rockets-more.htmlAndre Drummond will earn the prorated veteran's minimum of $794,536 on his new deal with the Lakers, which is - not coincidentally - the exact amount he gave up in his buyout with the Cavaliers, says ESPN's Bobby Marks (Twitter link).
Central Notes: Pistons, Karnišovas, Drummond, Portis
2021/03/central-notes-pistons-karnisovas-drummond-portis.htmlBefore ultimately agreeing to a buyout with veteran center Andre Drummond, the Cavaliers talked to the Mavericks and Raptors about potential trades for the former two-time All-Star's expiring $28.7MM contract, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
Lakers Sign Andre Drummond
2021/03/drummond-planning-to-sign-with-lakers.html8:17pm: The Lakers have officially signed Andre Drummond, the team announced on social media. … 12:54pm: Coveted free agent center Andre Drummond plans to sign with the reigning champion Lakers after he clears waivers today at 4 pm CT, his agent Jeff Schwartz has informed Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link).
Lakers “Strong Frontrunner” To Sign Andre Drummond
2021/03/lakers-strong-frontrunner-to-sign-andre-drummond.htmlThe Lakers are considered a "strong frontrunner" to sign center Andre Drummond when he clears waivers, tweets ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. … The team's star players have been trying to convince Drummond to join them and he is close to making a decision, according to sources (Twitter link).
Celtics Meet With Andre Drummond
2021/03/celtics-meet-with-andre-drummond.htmlThe Celtics have emerged as a contender to watch in the pursuit of center Andre Drummond, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times (Twitter link). … Drummond reached a buyout agreement with the Cavaliers on Friday, which allows him to officially become a free agent on Sunday once he clears waivers.
Cavaliers Buy Out Andre Drummond’s Contract
2021/03/cavaliers-andre-drummond-agree-to-buyout.html12:53pm: The Cavaliers have reached a buyout agreement with center Andre Drummond, reports Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (Twitter link). … Drummond will be free to sign with any team once he officially clears waivers.
Lakers Notes: Drummond, Schröder, Davis, Gasol
2021/03/lakers-notes-drummond-schroder-davis-gasol.htmlAfter a quiet trade deadline, the Lakers will shift their focus to the buyout market, according to Mark Medina of USA Today, who takes a closer look at the team's pursuit of big men such as Andre Drummond and LaMarcus Aldridge. … If so, the Lakers figure to zero in on Drummond, and executives around the league believe L.A.
Candidates Emerge For Aldridge, Drummond
2021/03/shortlists-of-destinations-emerge-for-aldridge-drummond.htmlHaynes tweets that former All-Star center Andre Drummond, still working towards his own buyout with the Cavaliers, will talk with some of the same clubs as he considers his own next steps. … Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer tweets that "a lot of uncertainty" surrounds this next move for Drummond.
Lakers Rumors: Lowry, Schröder, THT, Caruso, Gasol
2021/03/lakers-notes-lowry-extensions-buyout-possibilities-gasol.htmlLos Angeles appears to be one of the top finalists in the race to acquire 27-year-old Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, a two-time All-Star, once he finalizes his expected buyout with Cleveland.
Buyout Rumors: Drummond, Porter, Wall, Ellington, Nuggets
2021/03/buyout-rumors-drummond-porter-wall-ellington-nuggets.htmlThe buyout market for Andre Drummond is expected to center around the Lakers and Knicks, says Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report (Twitter link). … Reports earlier this week indicated that executives around the NBA widely view the Lakers as the favorites to land Drummond, given the team's ability to offer him an immediate role and an opportunity to compete for a title.
Cavaliers To Negotiate Buyout With Andre Drummond
2021/03/cavaliers-to-negotiate-buyout-with-andre-drummond.htmlThe Cavaliers couldn't find a taker for Andre Drummond before the trade deadline, so the two sides will begin talks on a buyout, tweets Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. … Drummond's $28.75MM salary was an impediment to getting a deal done, as most teams would have needed to include valuable players to match salaries.