Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond to one-year deal: report
The defending champion New York Knicks are bolstering their frontcourt by signing veteran center Andre Drummond.
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📍 How it ended
The New York Knicks signed veteran center Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million contract. Drummond left the Sixers to join the defending champion Knicks to fill the void left by Mitchell Robinson.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The New York Knicks have reportedly reached an agreement with veteran center Andre Drummond. According to ESPN, the deal is a one-year contract valued at $3.9 million.
Coverage from Bleacher Report and NBC Sports Philadelphia emphasizes that Drummond joins the defending champions following the exit of Mitchell Robinson. SNY and other outlets are reporting the signing as part of the current NBA free agency period.
Future developments depend on the finalization of the contract as the team adjusts its roster following the departure of Robinson.
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Quick answers
How long is Andre Drummond's contract with the Knicks?
The deal is for one year.
What is the reported value of the contract?
ESPN reports the deal is worth $3.9 million.
Why did the Knicks sign Andre Drummond?
Coverage from Bleacher Report indicates the signing follows the exit of Mitchell Robinson.
Coverage (13)
- Report: Andre Drummond leaving Sixers to join New York Knicks PhillyVoice · 21d ago
- Knicks signing Andre Drummond on $3.9 million contract to fill Mitchell Robinson void New York Post · 21d ago
- The Knicks are $6.2 million below the second apron. … Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Andre Drummond posts goodbye to Sixers after signing with Knicks Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- NBA Insider Ian Begley reacts to the Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Reports: 2026 NBA champion Knicks sign Andre Drummond to fill out frontcourt NBA.com · 21d ago
- Knicks reportedly sign Andre Drummond, striking a major bargain in replacement for Mitchell Robinson CBS Sports · 21d ago
- Breaking Down and Grading the Knicks' Andre Drummond Signing Sports Illustrated · 21d ago
- Knicks to sign veteran Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson: Sources The New York Times · 21d ago
- Report: Drummond to join defending champion Knicks NBC Sports Philadelphia · 21d ago
- Andre Drummond, Knicks Reportedly Agree to Contract in NBA Free Agency After Mitchell Robinson Exit Bleacher Report · 21d ago
- Sources: Andre Drummond reaches 1-year, $3.9M deal with Knicks ESPN · 21d ago
- Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond to one-year deal: report SNY · 21d ago
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