Knicks sign Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The New York Knicks have signed center Andre Drummond to a one-year, $3.9 million deal following Mitchell Robinson's departure to the Boston Celtics. Drummond, nearly 33, is known for his rebounding and defense, averaging 16.5 rebounds per 36 minutes over his career. Despite expressing dissatisfaction with taking pay cuts, Drummond agreed to the Knicks contract after previous offers did not materialize. This decision affects the Los Angeles Lakers, who were considering him for their backup center position.
- •Knicks sign Andre Drummond to replace Mitchell Robinson.
- •Robinson left for the Boston Celtics in free agency.
- •Drummond averaged 16.5 rebounds per 36 minutes in his career.
- •Previous reports indicated Drummond would no longer take pay cuts.
- •His signing complicates the Lakers' backup center plans.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks Land Mitchell Robinson’s Replacement
"It was a tough loss for the NBA champions when backup center Mitchell Robinson bolted for the arch-rival Boston Celtics […]
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