Andre Drummond signs with Knicks, affects Lakers' options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The New York Knicks signed center Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million contract on July 3, 2026. This signing addresses the Knicks' backup center need after the departure of Mitchell Robinson. The Los Angeles Lakers also pursued Drummond but must now consider alternatives, having released Deandre Ayton earlier. The Lakers had identified Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, and Kevon Looney as potential signings, but this development reduces their immediate options to two.
- •Knicks secured Andre Drummond on a $3.9 million deal.
- •Drummond will back up Karl-Anthony Towns after Robinson's departure.
- •Lakers must now focus on Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney.
- •Lakers released Deandre Ayton due to financial constraints.
- •Drummond had interest from multiple teams, including the Lakers.
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — What Andre Drummond signing with Knicks means for Lakers
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