Andre Drummond is a solid center who has been in the center of media attention in recent memory, as the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to trade him. If they cannot find a trade partner though, then Drummond could get bought out. Being bought out would let Drummond seek his own destination, and he has been linked with many contenders, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets.
A surprising team that has come up in recent trade rumors as a suitor for Andre Drummond was the New York Knicks. They have had an interest in Drummond via trade before, but if he became a free agent via buyout, then they could just sign him outright. Shams Charania reported on the situation and even mentioned the possibility of a multi-year deal for Drummond.
The Knicks have also explored the possibility of adding Drummond, and potentially offering him a multiyear deal as a free agent via buyout, sources said. The Cavaliers have so far sought an asset back in any Drummond deal — such as a second-round pick, sources said — but rival teams are skeptical about Cleveland’s ability to find one in a trade. Drummond is on an expiring contract worth $28.7 million.
The New York Knicks are a team that is the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, and they could sign an experienced veteran like Drummond in order to help sustain their playoff push. Andre Drummond is a center that does what Coach Thibodeau wants out of his centers: defends and rebounds at a high level. While going to a contender could be appealing in terms of winning, the New York Knicks’ offer of a multi-year deal could entice Drummond to come to New York. Andre Drummond hasn’t left the Cavaliers’ roster just yet, but a deal could happen soon, and the Knicks have now entered the sweepstakes.
