Andre Drummond joins New York Knicks in free agency from Sixers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Andre Drummond has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the New York Knicks after leaving the Philadelphia 76ers. Drummond averaged 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds off the bench last season for the Sixers. With Mitchell Robinson departing for the Boston Celtics, Drummond's addition provides depth for the Knicks behind Karl-Anthony Towns. This move comes amid a roster overhaul for the 76ers under President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey, who has also acquired Dean Wade and Ariel Hukporti during the free agency period.
- •Drummond joins the Knicks after two seasons with the Sixers.
- •He averaged 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds last season.
- •New York needed a center after losing Mitchell Robinson in free agency.
- •Drummond adds shooting ability, improving his 3-point percentage to 35.6%.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Andre Drummond posts goodbye to Sixers after signing with Knicks
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers lose big man Andre Drummond to champion Knicks in free agency
"Andre Drummond posts a heartfelt goodbye to the Philadelphia 76ers after signing with the New York Knicks.
"The Philadelphia 76ers lose big man Andre Drummond to the champion New York Knicks free agency.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:20 AMAndre Drummond posts goodbye to Sixers after signing with Knicks
Andre Drummond posts a heartfelt goodbye to the Philadelphia 76ers after signing with the New York Knicks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:46 PMSixers lose big man Andre Drummond to champion Knicks in free agency
The Philadelphia 76ers lose big man Andre Drummond to the champion New York Knicks free agency.
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