Knicks sign Andre Drummond to one-year deal worth $3.9 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The New York Knicks have signed center Andre Drummond to a one-year deal valued at $3.9 million. This move comes as the Knicks aim to bolster their depth following the departure of backup center Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics. Drummond, a two-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champion, is expected to come off the bench during the upcoming title defense season. He previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers over the last two seasons. Further updates on the team's roster and strategy are anticipated in the coming days.
- •Knicks signed Andre Drummond on July 3, 2026
- •Contract is a one-year deal worth $3.9 million
- •Mitchell Robinson left for Boston Celtics before Drummond's signing
- •Drummond likely to serve as a bench player
- •He has previously played for Philadelphia 76ers
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks, Andre Drummond agree to one-year deal: source
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — The reason why the Knicks signed Andre Drummond to a one-year deal has been revealed
"NEW YORK — Big Apple, welcome back The Big Penguin. Free-agent center and Mount Vernon native Andre Drummond struck a deal to join the Knicks and provide much-needed support at center, the New York Daily News has confirmed. ESPN was first to report Drummond agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal in New York on July 3. The deal came just days after the Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson and Ariel ...
"Andre Drummond is now a Knick, and he will play a major role in defending their title on his new one-year deal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:43 AMKnicks, Andre Drummond agree to one-year deal: source
NEW YORK — Big Apple, welcome back The Big Penguin. Free-agent center and Mount Vernon native Andre Drummond struck a deal to join the Knicks and provide much-needed support at center, the New York Daily News has confirmed. ESPN was first to report Drummond agreeing to a one-year, $3.9 million deal in New York on July 3. The deal came just days after the Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson and Ariel ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:31 AMThe reason why the Knicks signed Andre Drummond to a one-year deal has been revealed
Andre Drummond is now a Knick, and he will play a major role in defending their title on his new one-year deal.
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