Free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract to sign with the New York Knicks, according to sources at ESPN. The veteran big man joins New York to provide significant depth and rebounding prowess to their frontcourt rotation for the upcoming season.
Drummond, a 30-year-old veteran, is a four-time NBA rebounding leader and two-time All-Star. He spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bulls, where he established himself as one of the league's most productive backup centers. During the 2023-24 campaign, Drummond appeared in 79 games, averaging 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds in just 17.1 minutes per contest. His ability to impact the glass remains among the elite in the league, as he averaged 18.9 rebounds per 36 minutes last year.
The move provides the Knicks with a proven interior presence following the recent shifts in their roster. Drummond joins a center rotation that currently features Mitchell Robinson, offering head coach Tom Thibodeau a reliable, physical veteran option for the second unit. This signing marks the latest move in a busy offseason for New York as they look to build on their recent Eastern Conference Semifinals appearance and solidify their standing as a contender in the East.
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