The New York Knicks are signing veteran center Andre Drummond to fill the roster spot left by Mitchell Robinson’s departure in free agency. Multiple outlets report the move comes after Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.7 million contract with the Boston Celtics, creating a gap for the Knicks at the center position behind their primary players.
Yahoo Sports and other reports say the Knicks and Drummond have reached agreement on a one-year contract worth $3.9 million. The Athletic describes Drummond as a strong rebounder and notes that he is set to turn 33 this summer. Additional reporting indicates Drummond is expected to operate as a bench center, with his role tied to the Knicks’ depth chart behind star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Sources also indicate Drummond has spent the previous two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers prior to this agreement. Overall, the reporting frames the signing as a short-term solution aimed at maintaining interior depth for the Knicks heading into the next season.
