Andre Drummond Rumors

Howard is one of 19 players in NBA history with five consecutive first-team All-NBA nods. The only other centers on that list are Shaq and George Mikan. The only other 21st-century players are LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Giannis Antetokounmpo, O'Neal, Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant -- who, with the exception of the young Doncic, are acknowledged as top-25 players in NBA history. Critics would contend that Howard so thoroughly dominated the All-NBA voting because of a lesser caliber of competition in that era. This idea has some merit: Though the center landscape wasn't quite as barren during Howard's reign as it would be half a decade later -- the All-NBA centers in 2015-16 were DeAndre Jordan, DeMarcus Cousins and Andre Drummond -- the second- and third-team All-NBA centers behind Howard were Amar'e Stoudemire (three times), Yao Ming (twice), Suns-era Shaq, Andrew Bogut, Al Horford, Andrew Bynum and Tyson Chandler. There are good players on that list, but few Hall of Famers.

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Tony Jones: If I were a Philly Sixers fan I would be looking out for andre Drummond. The Sixers have been trying to move him over the last 24 hours. Let’s see if they get it done

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Michael Scotto: JUST IN: Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told @hoopshype . During his career, Drummond has been an All-NBA selection in 2016, a two-time All-Star, and a four-time rebounding champion.

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Tony Jones: The Philadelphia 76ers intend to roster second round pick Johni Broome.....Depending on what happens with Andre Drummond, and the health of Joel Embiid, there is a chance he can compete for a rotation spot, at least on a part time basis

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With a trio of Sixers veterans — Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon — all expected to soon activate the player options in their respective contracts for next season, it looks as though it will be increasingly challenging for Philadelphia to re-sign beloved big man Guerschon Yabusele. The former first-round pick from France, who played last season on a minimum deal, is projected to have a strong market in free agency.

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It does appear that the Sixers can go ahead and plan on veterans Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon all returning next season. League sources say all three exercising their player options to return is Philadelphia's expectation and Morey suggested the same during his aforementioned podcast appearance.

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Retaining Grimes will clearly be the priority, and luckily for the Sixers the salary cap environment  in the NBA this summer paves the way for them to not only re-sign the 24-year-old breakout guard, but do so on a contract that is team-friendly. But the key to fitting in Grimes, Yabusele, Kelly Oubre Jr. and a top-six pick is getting Yabusele on a deal that does not limit the team's flexibility. If he takes the taxpayer's mid-level exception, projected to be worth a maximum of two years and approximately $11.6 million, the Sixers would be able to spend whatever they needed to in order to re-sign either of their remaining key free agents. If it requires more money than that for the Sixers to re-sign Yabusele, they would need to dip into the non-taxpayer's mid-level exception. Doing so would initiate a hard cap at the first apron for the Sixers, at which point they could fit in Grimes, their first-round pick and possibly not much else outside of minimum contracts. Andre Drummond has a $5 million player option he will likely pick up -- perhaps a salary dump of what will then be an expiring deal could help the Sixers clear room under their hard cap if Yabusele's market grows.

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Ky Carlin: Andre Drummond has a player option for next year and he said his plan to be a 76er next year. He wants to help this team win at the highest level. #Sixers

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Adam Aaronson: Andre Drummond says he’s looking forward to a great season next year and, similar to Maxey/Oubre, that he’s glad the only way is up.

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Adam Aaronson: Andre Drummond says he has more work to do in Philadelphia. “My plan is to come back.”

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Adam Aaronson: The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow's game vs. Milwaukee: OUT: Tyrese Maxey (finger), Andre Drummond (toe), Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee), Kyle Lowry (hip) QUESTIONABLE: Guerschon Yabusele (knee)

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Jorge Sierra: Nikola Vucevic keeps moving up in all-time rankings and is now No. 42 in rebounds ahead of Shawn Marion. Also: Anthony Davis tied Jason Terry in scoring at No. 67 and LeBron James passed Andre Drummond in blocks for No. 70 in NBA histrory.

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Austin Krell: Andre Drummond is OUT for the next 5 games and will be re-evaluated in 1 week. Lonnie Walker IV is AVAILABLE tonight.

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Adam Aaronson: Tyrese Maxey is working out, per Nick Nurse, and is “getting used” to a splint. “Totally a pain tolerance thing.” Kyle Lowry working out, could be back soon. Kelly Oubre Jr. day-to-day. Lonnie Walker will work out, out of concussion protocol. Might be longer for Andre Drummond.

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