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What Andre Drummond Signing with Knicks Means for Lakers
The veteran center fills New York’s backup big-man need after Mitchell Robinson left for Boston, and the Knicks stayed under the second apron.
- On Friday, the New York Knicks agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with 14-year veteran center Andre Drummond, filling the backup center vacancy left by Mitchell Robinson.
- Robinson signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics, prompting the Knicks to act while Knicks chairman James Dolan maintained his commitment to avoid the luxury tax second apron.
- A two-time All-Star, the 32-year-old center has averaged 12.1 points and 11.9 rebounds over 14 seasons, providing the Knicks with both rebounding expertise and the ability to stretch the defense.
- Although the contract is $3.9 million, Drummond counts as $2.45 million against the salary cap due to veteran minimum reimbursement rules, and he is expected to serve as primary backup to Karl-Anthony Towns.
- The organization continues building championship depth, with New York holding roughly $5 million in space below the second apron to pursue additional frontcourt support.
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Reports: C Andre Drummond agrees to 1-year deal with Knicks
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Knicks Already Eyeing Next Move After Andre Drummond Deal
After signing Andre Drummond, the Knicks are still monitoring the veteran center market with another experienced big on their radar. The post Knicks Already Eyeing Next Move After Andre Drummond Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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