Andre Drummond Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Andre Drummond.
Southeast Notes: Magic, Hornets, Drummond, All-Star Game
2021/02/southeast-notes-magic-hornets-drummond-all-star-game.htmlIn an effort to find a logical landing spot for Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic says the Hornets make sense as a potential trade partner for Cleveland. … Drummond's $28.7MM salary is tricky to match, but Charlotte could get most of the way there by using Cody Zeller's expiring $15.4MM contract, according to Vecenie, who notes that adding Malik Monk's and Bismack Biyombo's expiring deals would result in enough outgoing salary.
Atlantic Notes: VanVleet, Nets, Drummond, Flynn
2021/02/atlantic-notes-vanvleet-nets-drummond-flynn.htmlNow that the Cavaliers have established they are officially benching center Andre Drummond ahead of a trade or possible buyout, the Knicks should consider adding the big man to their ranks via trade, argues Marc Berman of the New York Post. … Berman notes that New York considered trading for Drummond last season before he was ultimately shipped to Cleveland by the Pistons.
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Anunoby, Knicks, Pelle, T. Johnson
2021/02/atlantic-notes-raptors-anunoby-knicks-pelle-t-johnson.htmlLeague sources tell Grange that the Raptors don't actually have much interest in pursuing Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, but he acknowledges that it makes sense that Drummond was linked to Toronto, given the team's deficiencies in the middle and on the glass.
Knicks Notes: Randle, Ntilikina, Collins, Drummond, Robinson
2021/02/knicks-notes-randle-ntilikina-collins-drummond-robinson.htmlCavaliers center Andre Drummond, who is expected to be traded in the coming weeks, would consider the Knicks a "good landing spot," Berman writes in the same story.
Community Shootaround: Griffin, Drummond
2021/02/community-shootaround-griffin-drummond.htmlJust two years ago, Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond were the stars on a Pistons team that made the playoffs. … Detroit practically gave Drummond away to the Cavaliers last season, rather than risk having him opt it and hamstring its rebuilding efforts.
Cavs Notes: Drummond, Trade Partners, Defense, Love
2021/02/cavs-notes-drummond-trade-partners-defense-love.htmlThe Cavaliers would prefer not to take bad contracts with multiple years remaining in a potential Andre Drummond deal. … Cleveland has received calls on Drummond, as well as Allen and JaVale McGee, but it is not interested in dealing Allen.
Cavs Plan To Sit Andre Drummond As They Pursue Trade
2021/02/cavs-plan-to-sit-andre-drummond-as-they-pursue-trade.htmlThe Cavaliers are planning to keep Andre Drummond on the bench as they work on finding a trade destination for the veteran center, according to Adrian Wojnarowsi and Brian Windorst of ESPN. … As ESPN's duo explains, Jarrett Allen is considered the Cavs' center of the future and the team believes it's unfair to Drummond to limit his minutes as the transition to Allen takes place.
Raptors Notes: Watanabe, Lowry, Drummond, G League
2021/02/raptors-notes-watanabe-lowry-drummond-g-league.htmlSources tell The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor that the Raptors are among the teams interested in adding Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, currently earning $28.8MM this season on an expiring deal.
Nets Notes: Pelle, Shamet, Irving, Drummond
2021/02/nets-notes-pelle-shamet-irving-drummond.htmlESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is the latest media figure to comment on the possibility of the Nets acquiring Cavaliers center Andre Drummond after a buyout. … On Friday's pre-game show, Wojnarowski said Drummond might be willing to take a buyout if the Cavs don't trade him by the March 25 deadline.
Cavaliers Notes: Drummond, Garland, Sexton, Attendance
2021/02/cavaliers-notes-drummond-garland-sexton-attendance.htmlAndre Drummond may not be part of the Cavaliers' long-term future, but any talk of a buyout is "nonsensical" while the team remains in the playoff race, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … Drummond has an expiring $28.75MM contract, and the Cavaliers recently acquired 22-year-old Jarrett Allen, who will eventually take his place.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Central Division
2021/01/free-agent-stock-watch-central-division.htmlAndre Drummond, Cavaliers, 27, C (Up) – Signed to a five-year, $127.2MM deal in 2016… The Pistons basically gave away Drummond to a division rival last February to clear cap space.
Atlantic Notes: Drummond, Edwards, Walker, Morey
2021/01/atlantic-notes-drummond-edwards-walker-morey.htmlThe Nets may be hoping for an Andre Drummond buyout in Cleveland to help solve their center woes, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post. … Allen and Drummond are part of a crowded frontcourt in Cleveland, along with JaVale McGee and Kevin Love, who have also been mentioned as potential targets for Brooklyn.
Nets Reportedly Have Interest In JaVale McGee
2021/01/nets-reportedly-have-interest-in-javale-mcgee.htmlThe Cavs, on the other hand, have nine-year veteran Andre Drummond starting at center, with Allen and McGee operating as backups. … As Dumas tweets, the Cavs don't intend to flip Allen, but they could make Drummond, McGee, and/or power forward Kevin Love available before this season's trade deadline.
Central Notes: Donovan, Weaver, Drummond, LeVert
2021/01/central-notes-donovan-weaver-drummond-levert.htmlJarrett Allen appears to be the Cavaliers' main man in the middle after they acquired the restricted free agent from the Nets this week, but they shouldn't be so quick to give away Andre Drummond, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer opines. … Drummond has been highly productive this season, as his 33-point, 23-rebound outing against the Knicks demonstrates.
Cavaliers Notes: Allen, Prince, Drummond, McGee, Porter Jr.
2021/01/cavaliers-notes-allen-prince-drummond-mcgee-porter-jr.htmlBickerstaff will have a pleasant dilemma of finding time at center for him as well as Andre Drummond and JaVale McGee, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes. … According to Fedor, shortly after the blockbuster trade, the team received calls on Drummond and McGee, both of whom will be unrestricted free agents after the season.
Central Notes: Jackson, Bulls, Doumbouya, Cavaliers
2021/01/central-notes-jackson-bulls-doumbouya-cavaliers.htmlThey suggest that, following the acquisition of former Nets center Jarrett Allen yesterday, veteran center Andre Drummond, on an expiring deal, will now become a candidate for a trade or buyout.
Central Notes: Drummond, Holiday, Augustin, Gores
2020/12/central-notes-drummond-holiday-augustin-gores.htmlA nearly empty arena took away some of the excitement of Andre Drummond's return to Detroit on Saturday night, but the experience was still memorable for the Cavaliers' center, who spent the first seven and a half years of his career with the Pistons, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … “Overwhelming amount of feelings rushed through my body,” Drummond said.
Eastern Notes: Harden, Cavs, Embiid, Burke, Snell
2020/12/eastern-notes-harden-cavs-lineup-embiid-burke-snell.htmlBickerstaff plans to utilize Larry Nance Jr., Kevin Love and Andre Drummond in certain situations.
Central Notes: Giannis, Bucks, Holiday, Sabonis, Drummond
2020/12/central-notes-giannis-bucks-holiday-sabonis-drummond.htmlIn his first media session of the season this week, Cavaliers center Andre Drummond said his plan "was always to come back to Cleveland," writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … There was never any real doubt that Drummond would turn down his $28.75MM option for 2020/21, but he said he's also looking forward to providing guidance to a young roster.
Trade Rumors: Celtics, Hayward, Kings, Magic, Fournier, More
2020/11/trade-rumors-celtics-hayward-kings-magic-fournier-more.htmlCleveland has interest in Hayward, according to Windhorst, who speculated that the Cavs and Celtics could be open to a deal that involves Andre Drummond and a draft-pick swap.
Cavs’ Andre Drummond To Exercise Player Option
2020/11/cavs-andre-drummond-to-exercise-player-option.htmlCavaliers center Andre Drummond will pick up his player option for 2020/21 to remain with the team rather than becoming a free agent, reports Marc Stein of The New York Times (via Twitter). … By exercising that option, Drummond will lock in his $28,751,774 salary for next season, a figure he was extremely unlikely to match or exceed on the open market.
Cavs Rumors: Thompson, Free Agents, Drummond, No. 5 Pick
2020/11/cavs-rumors-thompson-free-agents-drummond-no-5-pick.htmlIf and when Andre Drummond officially opts in for 2020/21, it's possible the Cavaliers will view him and his expiring contract as a potential trade chip. … However, Fedor's sources believe Cleveland would have a better chance of moving Drummond at the trade deadline rather than in the offseason, so it sounds like the veteran center will spend at least part of the season in Cleveland.
J.B. Bickerstaff: Cavaliers Planning To Have Andre Drummond
2020/10/j-b-bickerstaff-cavaliers-planning-to-have-andre-drummond.htmlThere's a lot of speculation about Andre Drummond's future in Cleveland, but Cavaliers coach J.B. … Bickerstaff told Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com that the team is "planning for the future with him." Drummond is expected to pick up his $28.7MM option for next season, which may cause the Cavs to look at trade possibilities before he becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Central Notes: Griffin, Wood, Drummond, Bucks
2020/10/central-notes-griffin-wood-drummond-bucks.htmlIn a conversation with Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cavaliers center Andre Drummond said his new team "did a really, really good job" of making him feel comfortable after he was acquired from Detroit in February. … Although Drummond talked as if he's preparing to be with the Cavs next season, he was evasive when repeatedly asked by Fedor about his upcoming player option decision and potential free agency, claiming that he's "not really thinking about it" yet.
Celtics Notes: Free Agency, Theis, Green, Drummond
2020/10/celtics-notes-free-agency-theis-green-drummond.htmlThe Celtics are monitoring the Andre Drummond situation in Cleveland and could be a potential trade partner if the Cavaliers decide to move him, sources tell Evan Dammarell of Forbes. … Drummond is expected to opt into the the final year of his contract at $28.7MM, which would make him a free agent next summer.