Andre Drummond Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Andre Drummond.
Cavs Notes: Drummond, Garland, Free Agency, Geriot
2020/10/cavaliers-notes-drummond-garland-free-agency-geriot.htmlThe Cavaliers and Andre Drummond have shown mutual interest in reaching an extension, but they remain far apart in preliminary discussions, sources tell Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … The Cavs acquired Drummond from the Pistons at the trade deadline to provide insurance in the middle in case they lose Tristan Thompson in free agency.
Cavs Rumors: Draft, Porter, Sexton, Defense, Drummond
2020/09/cavs-rumors-draft-porter-sexton-defense-drummond.htmlWhile Andre Drummond isn't attending the Cavs' in-market mini-camp due to a personal matter, the club has stayed in frequent contact with him and isn't concerned about his absence, according to Fedor. … Altman said today that he doesn't know whether Drummond will pick up his 2020/21 player option, though I'd be shocked if he opts out.
In-Market Bubble Updates: Pistons, Wolves, Cavs
2020/09/in-market-bubble-updates-pistons-wolves-cavs.htmlA personal matter will also prevent center Andre Drummond from attending the Cavaliers' mini-camp, though he wanted to be there, sources tell Fedor. … "He’s been pretty engaged in everything," one source said of Drummond.
Central Notes: Cavs, Warren, Bulls, Pistons
2020/09/central-notes-cavs-warren-bulls-pistons.htmlAlong with Thompson and Dellavedova, Andre Drummond isn't expected to be in attendance at the Cavaliers' minicamp due to a personal matter.
Eastern Notes: Drummond, Sabonis, Knicks, Nets
2020/07/eastern-notes-drummond-sabonis-knicks-nets.htmlWithin the mailbag, Kirschner noted that veteran center Andre Drummond wanted to be traded to Atlanta before the Hawks acquired Capela from the Rockets. … According to the Hawks beat writer, Drummond - who is friends with Trae Young - was telling people he wanted to be in Atlanta.
Cavs Notes: Wade, Bell, Trier, Drummond
2020/06/cavs-notes-wade-bell-trier-drummond.htmlWhile Andre Drummond has long been considered a lock to opt into the final year of his contract, it remains to be seen whether he and the Cavaliers might work out a longer-term deal. … However, both the Cavs and Drummond may want to take some time to consider their options -- especially if Cleveland ends up using its lottery pick on a big man.
New Dates Set For Option Decisions, Salary Guarantees, More
2020/06/new-dates-set-for-option-decisions-salary-guarantees-more.htmlFor instance, as Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets, player option decisions for Gordon Hayward (Celtics), DeMar DeRozan (Spurs), Mike Conley (Jazz), and Andre Drummond (Cavaliers) will now be due on October 17 instead of June 29.
Cavs’ Andre Drummond Confirms Plan To Opt In
2020/06/cavs-andre-drummond-confirms-plan-to-opt-in.htmlCavaliers center Andre Drummond, one of 29 veterans who has a player option for 2020/21, confirmed during a Tuesday appearance on ESPN's Le Batard & Friends -- STUpodity podcast that he expects to exercise that option. … "Yeah, it's going to be hard to give up, so you can count on me being in Cleveland still," Drummond said when asked about his option decision (link via ESPN).
Central Notes: Pistons, Drummond, Karnisovas, Bulls
2020/04/central-notes-pistons-drummond-karnisovas-bulls.htmlAlthough there has been widespread speculation that Andre Drummond will pick up the $28MM+ player option on his contract for 2020/21, the Cavaliers center tells Michael Pina of SB Nation that he hasn't finalized any decisions on that front. … "For me I haven’t really thought too deep into my next decision yet because obviously we can’t really do anything yet," Drummond said, referring to the NBA's hiatus and moratorium.
Cavaliers Notes: Drummond, Thompson, Shumpert
2020/04/cavaliers-notes-drummond-thompson-shumpert.htmlAndre Drummond's option decision will be the move that ultimately controls the Cavaliers' offseason, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who hears from multiple sources that Drummond exercising that option remains the most probable outcome. … The Cavaliers are "fully prepared" for Drummond to opt in and felt when they acquired the veteran center that there was no better player - among those would be available and realistically attainable - to spend that money on, according to Fedor.
And-Ones: Olympics, Croatia, Rights Fees, Option Decisions
2020/04/and-ones-olympics-croatia-rights-fees-option-decisions.htmlAmong the richest deals, Hollinger expects Mike Conley to stay with the Jazz for $34.5MM, Gordon Hayward to opt in for $34.187MM from the Celtics and Andre Drummond to remain with the Cavaliers for $28.75MM.
NBA Plans To Launch Players-Only 2K Tournament
2020/03/nba-plans-to-launch-players-only-2k-tournament.htmlNets star Kevin Durant, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers center Andre Drummond, and free agent big man DeMarcus Cousins are among the 16 players expected to participate, per Haynes.
Eastern Notes: Haliburton, VanVleet, Presti, Thompson
2020/03/eastern-notes-haliburton-vanvleet-presti-thompson.htmlIt's increasingly likely that Andre Drummond will exercise his $28.7MM option, relegating Thompson to a bench role.
More Details On Cavaliers/John Beilein Split
2020/02/more-details-on-cavaliersjohn-beilein-split.htmlRecently-acquired center Andre Drummond didn't take to Beilein at all upon joining the Cavs earlier this month. … One source told The Athletic that Drummond said the situation in Cleveland was worse than the one he'd come from in Detroit.
Cavs Notes: Beilein, Drew, Drummond, Cap Room
2020/02/cavs-notes-beilein-drew-drummond-cap-room.htmlSpeaking to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, second-year Cavs guard Collin Sexton expressed enthusiasm about teaming up with newly-acquired center Andre Drummond. … Before acquiring Dante Exum and Drummond, Cleveland was on track to have nearly $36MM in space.
Cavaliers Notes: Thompson, Drummond, Sexton, Altman
2020/02/cavaliers-notes-thompson-drummond-sexton-altman.htmlWith an expiring contract, he was expected to moved before the deadline by the rebuilding Cavaliers, who snagged his replacement by trading for Andre Drummond. … Drummond made two 3-pointers in his debut with the Cavaliers, more than in any of the 591 games he played for the Pistons, but coach John Beilein doesn't sound ready to endorse the idea of Drummond as a long distance shooter, relays Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
Cavs Notes: Drummond, Sexton, McKinnie, Bolden
2020/02/cavs-notes-drummond-sexton-mckinnie-bolden.htmlHeading into the trade deadline, no Pistons player had been with the team longer than Reggie Jackson -- except for Andre Drummond. … So when Detroit swung a deal that sent Drummond to the Cavaliers, it made sense that Jackson would be among those most affected by the move.
USA Basketball Announces 44 Finalists For 2020 Olympic Roster
2020/02/usa-basketball-announces-44-finalists-for-2020-olympic-roster.htmlAndre Drummond (Cavaliers)…
Cavs Notes: Drummond, Thompson, Lue, Post-LeBron Era
2020/02/cavaliers-notes-drummond-thompson-lue-post-lebron-era.htmlAndre Drummond thought he was being pranked when he heard about the trade to the Cavaliers, but now he's excited for the opportunity, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. … Drummond went through his first practice with the team yesterday and is expected to make his debut tonight.
Drummond Likely To Opt In; Cavs Won’t Mind
2020/02/drummond-likely-to-opt-in-cavs-wont-mind.htmlAndre Drummond is likely to opt in for next season and the Cavaliers won't mind if he remains off the free agent market, according to Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. … Drummond, who was dealt by the Pistons for the expiring contracts of Brandon Knight and John Henson and a second-round pick, was expected to leave $28.75MM on the table and test a weak free agent market.
Pistons Notes: Drummond, Rose, Wood, Kennard, More
2020/02/pistons-notes-drummond-rose-wood-kennard-more.htmlAfter a report on Thursday morning suggested the Pistons would likely hang onto center Andre Drummond, the team ended up making a deal just hours later, sending the longtime Piston to Cleveland for a modest package that included a pair of expiring contracts and a future second-round pick. … Drummond, perhaps having expected to remain in Detroit, immediately responded to the trade on Twitter.
Buyout Rumors: Ellington, Jackson, Jazz
2020/02/buyout-rumors-ellington-jackson-jazz.htmlHe is close friends with Andre Drummond, who is headed to Cleveland.
Pistons Trade Andre Drummond To Cavaliers
2020/02/pistons-to-trade-andre-drummond-to-cavaliers.html1:19pm: The Cavaliers are finalizing a trade with the Pistons that will see them acquire center Andre Drummond, a league source tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). … Drummond, the league's premier rebounder, holds a $28.75MM option on his contract for next season and he's expected to opt out and test a weak free agent market.
Pistons Unlikely To Trade Drummond Or Rose
2020/02/pistons-unlikely-to-trade-drummond-or-rose.htmlThere's an "increased likelihood" that an Andre Drummond deal won't materialize, tweets Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, while Derrick Rose is expected to stay unless the team gets an unexpected offer, writes Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. … The Pistons have been trying for weeks to find a taker for Drummond, with the Hawks and Knicks being prominently mentioned.
Hawks Rumors: Collins, Drummond, Adams, Parker
2020/02/hawks-rumors-collins-drummond-adams-parker.htmlA league source tells Kirschner that Andre Drummond made it clear the Hawks would have been a preferred landing spot if the Pistons trade him. … Atlanta opted against giving up Brooklyn's 2020 first-round pick in a deal for Drummond, and aren't expected to re-engage this week, though the team could circle back to the big man in free agency, Kirschner writes.