Knicks sign Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Knicks have signed center Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to bolster their frontcourt depth. Drummond, who previously played in Chicago, will fill the void left by Mitchell Robinson's departure to the Boston Celtics. With Karl-Anthony Towns as the starting center, Drummond provides experience and defensive skills, having averaged 8.4 rebounds per game last season. The Knicks seek to retain key free agents while potentially adding more players to address additional needs this offseason.
- •Andre Drummond signs one-year, $3.9 million deal with Knicks
- •Mitchell Robinson departs for the Boston Celtics
- •Drummond averaged 8.4 rebounds per game last season
- •Business move follows owner James Dolan's budget considerations
- •Knicks may seek to retain free agents and enhance their roster
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Sign 2x All-Star Center to Replace Mitchell Robinson
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