Rumor: Andre Drummond could join Lakers if he gets Cavaliers buyout

[Lebron23]

The Cavaliers want to trade Andre Drummond.

But it’s not easy to trade a limited center with a $28,751,774 salary.

So, a buyout is possible – which could get Drummond to the Lakers.

Marc Stein of The New York Times:

There is optimism within the Lakers that they will get strong consideration from Andre Drummond if Drummond ultimately leaves the Cavaliers via buyout, league sources say.

Cleveland’s preference, of course, remains trading Drummond elsewhere before the March 25 trade deadline.
12:10 AM · Mar 9, 2021

This is far from definite language – “optimism,” “strong consideration,” “if.” But NBA rules dictate caution when leaking information like this. Drummond is still under contract with Cleveland, after all. I infer fairly significant Drummond-to-Los Angeles momentum if he’s bought out.

The Lakers don’t exactly need another center with Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell and Markieff Morris.

But it’s unclear which forwards and guards will be available to Los Angeles.

Drummond could provide athletic size the Lakers lost with Dwight Howard‘s and JaVale McGee‘s departures last offseason. Drummond rebounds excellently. Perhaps, he – like McGee did in Los Angeles – would defend more effectively in a narrow role. Drummond’s effectiveness as an interior scorer and passer can drift with his focus. Again, playing for the championship-contending Lakers could bring out the best in him.

First, though, Drummond must become a free agent. The Cavs still hold the cards.

Rumor: Andre Drummond could join Lakers if he gets Cavaliers buyout originally appeared on NBCSports.com

[Lebron23]

Drummond Davis LeBron Shroeder Pope

[Spurs m8]

Get lecarried more help please!!

His career is, and has always been, reliant upon it

[theballerFKA Ace]

Please please let this be true. It was such a huge mistake to let both McGee and Howard go in place of a broken down Gasol. Never made any sense.

[HylianNightmare]

Hope the nets get him too ngl

[Spurs m8]

Hope the nets get him too ngl

This would he hilarious hahaahha

LeEntitled would deadset melt

[RoundMoundOfReb]

If they do this they might as well trade Harrell. Makes no sense otherwise.

[Uncle Drew]

He's trash.

[TheGoatest]

If they do this they might as well trade Harrell. Makes no sense otherwise.

Harrell could still play the 4.
But getting Drummond would basically mean that Always Damaged wouldn't have to play any center whatsoever, which he really dislikes.

[SATAN]

98% sure he won't go to the Lakers

[Kingwillball]

98% sure he won't go to the Lakers

Cause he will go to the Nets right ? Nets would have the first all star starting 5.

[Kingwillball]

If they got Drummond Lakers would be very flexible however added a shooter/ wing like Ariza would make a lot of sense as well. I think Drummond AND a shooter/ wing is still in cards. Or plan B Whiteside and shooter. Can give Lakers min in certain matchups and would ensure they could always have rim protection on court once AD returns. Now if they could get Drummond via buyout and trade Harrel for PJ Tucker that would lock up championship for Lakers.

[ArbitraryWater]

If they got Drummond Lakers would be very flexible however added a shooter/ wing like Ariza would make a lot of sense as well. I think Drummond AND a shooter/ wing is still in cards. Or plan B Whiteside and shooter. Can give Lakers min in certain matchups and would ensure they could always have rim protection on court once AD returns. Now if they could get Drummond via buyout and trade Harrel for PJ Tucker that would lock up championship for Lakers.

bro u have the worst suggestions

[Kiddlovesnets]

Lakers were optimistic that they would get Kawhi too in 2019, see what happened? Why would the Cavs buy him out? And if they do, why would Drummond favor Lakers over other destinations like the Nets, Clippers and Mavericks?

[TheGoatest]

Why would the Cavs buy him out?

Because they've been trying to trade him for a while and they can't get anyone for him. That's why this buyout of Drummond subject is discussed by sports media and on sports forums to begin with.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Because they've been trying to trade him for a while and they can't get anyone for him. That's why this buyout of Drummond subject is discussed by sports media and on sports forums to begin with.

So why would he sign with the Lakers assuming he does get bought out? He can’t get the minutes, touches and even rebounds he needs in LA. If he actually prefers Lakers over other candidates, then a very good chance is that AD is done for the season so Drummond will get a much better role than in other teams, not sure if this is a good news for Lakers fans?

[TheGoatest]

So why would he sign with the Lakers assuming he does get bought out? He can’t get the minutes, touches and even rebounds he needs in LA. If he actually prefers Lakers over other candidates, then a very good chance is that AD is done for the season so Drummond will get a much better role than in other teams, not sure if this is a good news for Lakers fans?

I don't know what his motives are.

But I do know that he would get plenty of minutes on the Lakers and definitely more touches than he would get next to Durant, Harden, Kyrie and now Griffin, where 80% of his field goal attempts would come from offensive rebounds. :oldlol:

[KennyPowers]

Probably goes to Brooklyn or another east team.

Born in New York. Played high school and college in Connecticut. Spent like 8 years in Michigan and barely moved to go to Ohio(and Florida bubble). He has spent his entire life northeast so unless he wants a change of scenery, I'd guess he picks Nets. Or even Bucks. Milwaukee is same division as Detroit and Cleveland, the only division he has played in.

[clutchinho]

Lebron23 is an idiot

Of course he COULD join the Lakers, but have a think through your thick skull - why would he

[jayfan]

So why would he sign with the Lakers assuming he does get bought out? He can’t get the minutes, touches and even rebounds he needs in LA. If he actually prefers Lakers over other candidates, then a very good chance is that AD is done for the season so Drummond will get a much better role than in other teams, not sure if this is a good news for Lakers fans?


It's not.

[Airupthere]

Drummond will go from 14 rpg to 6rpg playing in the bran system

[Kiddlovesnets]

I don't know what his motives are.

But I do know that he would get plenty of minutes on the Lakers and definitely more touches than he would get next to Durant, Harden, Kyrie and now Griffin, where 80% of his field goal attempts would come from offensive rebounds. :oldlol:

He would still get a better role and more touches with Nets than with Lakers, Lebron doesnt work well with big men. Hes not gonna be happy averaging 13/5 next to Lebron and AD.

[jayfan]

He would still get a better role and more touches with Nets than with Lakers, Lebron doesnt work well with big men. Hes not gonna be happy averaging 13/5 next to Lebron and AD.


You mean 5/13.


.

[Kiddlovesnets]

You mean 5/13.


.

or maybe 5/5, Lebron steals rebounds from the big men so its not going to be anywhere close to 10.

[Kingwillball]

13-10 would be doable with AD and Lebron getting 8-9 and Lebron around 7-8.. a

[Kiddlovesnets]

13-10 would be doable with AD and Lebron getting 8-9 and Lebron around 7-8.. a

Nah hes not getting 10 rpg next to Lebron alone, we all know what Lebron does to the big men stealing their rebounds. Now adding AD to the mix, hes gonna average 5rpg.

[red1]

do it



gasol is pure trash

[ArbitraryWater]

do it



gasol is pure trash

People hyped that signing lmao


bron a fool for that one

[Kiddlovesnets]

People hyped that signing lmao


bron a fool for that one

When was the last time that Lebron and his system worked well with big men whose offensive game aint just lobs and dunks?

[ArbitraryWater]

When was the last time that Lebron and his system worked well with big men whose offensive game aint just lobs and dunks?


........

are you aware of who's his All-NBA teammate right now?

[Kiddlovesnets]

........

are you aware of who's his All-NBA teammate right now?

What is AD's number this year?
:sleeping

[light]

Lakers were optimistic that they would get Kawhi too in 2019, see what happened? Why would the Cavs buy him out? And if they do, why would Drummond favor Lakers over other destinations like the Nets, Clippers and Mavericks?

They were also optimistic about getting LeBron and Anthony Davis and that worked out well.

The Cavs would buy him out if they can't trade him because they want to move on from him.

He said he wanted to go to the Lakers or Nets. Probably for title chances. The Clippers and the Mavericks are less appealing in that regard.

[light]

When was the last time that Lebron and his system worked well with big men whose offensive game aint just lobs and dunks?

Every single time? He's won with Bosh, Love and Davis as shooters and all of them signed max contracts after winning titles with LeBron.

[light]

Probably goes to Brooklyn or another east team.

Born in New York. Played high school and college in Connecticut. Spent like 8 years in Michigan and barely moved to go to Ohio(and Florida bubble). He has spent his entire life northeast so unless he wants a change of scenery, I'd guess he picks Nets. Or even Bucks. Milwaukee is same division as Detroit and Cleveland, the only division he has played in.

That might be a reason for him to choose Los Angeles though, since he's never experienced that kind of glamorous warm climate life. He might want to, just like LeBron and AD wanted to.

[LeCramp]

The Cavaliers want to trade Andre Drummond.

But it’s not easy to trade a limited center with a $28,751,774 salary.

So, a buyout is possible – which could get Drummond to the Lakers.

Marc Stein of The New York Times:

There is optimism within the Lakers that they will get strong consideration from Andre Drummond if Drummond ultimately leaves the Cavaliers via buyout, league sources say.

Cleveland’s preference, of course, remains trading Drummond elsewhere before the March 25 trade deadline.
12:10 AM · Mar 9, 2021

This is far from definite language – “optimism,” “strong consideration,” “if.” But NBA rules dictate caution when leaking information like this. Drummond is still under contract with Cleveland, after all. I infer fairly significant Drummond-to-Los Angeles momentum if he’s bought out.

The Lakers don’t exactly need another center with Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell and Markieff Morris.

But it’s unclear which forwards and guards will be available to Los Angeles.

Drummond could provide athletic size the Lakers lost with Dwight Howard‘s and JaVale McGee‘s departures last offseason. Drummond rebounds excellently. Perhaps, he – like McGee did in Los Angeles – would defend more effectively in a narrow role. Drummond’s effectiveness as an interior scorer and passer can drift with his focus. Again, playing for the championship-contending Lakers could bring out the best in him.

First, though, Drummond must become a free agent. The Cavs still hold the cards.

Rumor: Andre Drummond could join Lakers if he gets Cavaliers buyout originally appeared on NBCSports.com

Bro your boss from Jollibee is calling you....he said and I quote "GET OFF YOUR FLIP PHONE YOU ****ING MIDGET"

[Kiddlovesnets]

That might be a reason for him to choose Los Angeles though, since he's never experienced that kind of glamorous warm climate life. He might want to, just like LeBron and AD wanted to.

So what is the reason? Just your speculation then, why wouldnt he choose Mavericks/Texas if he wanted a warm climate life?

[Real Men Wear Green]

His salary would land right in the Celtics TPE. Ainge must not want him. Amazing how bigs have been devalued. Twenty years ago he would be an all-star.

[Kiddlovesnets]

His salary would land right in the Celtics TPE. Ainge must not want him. Amazing how bigs have been devalued. Twenty years ago he would be an all-star.

I heard Celtics wanted to trade for Vucevic, Drummond aint their first choice for TPE.

[hiphopanonymous]

Jesus how much help do they need :oldlol:

[light]

So what is the reason? Just your speculation then, why wouldnt he choose Mavericks/Texas if he wanted a warm climate life?

LA wins titles, for one thing. But Dallas is relatively boring compared to Los Angeles. It's actually dead compared to L.A. in my experience. Totally different vibes - one is built around fun and entertainment and the other is built around corporate oil America.

[jayfan]

I heard Celtics wanted to trade for Vucevic, Drummond aint their first choice for TPE.

Probably the most sensible thought in this thread.


The build-up of Drummond in here is :roll: .



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[Real Men Wear Green]

Jesus how much help do they need :oldlol:
What is a GMs job?

[Kiddlovesnets]

LA wins titles, for one thing. But Dallas is relatively boring compared to Los Angeles. It's actually dead compared to L.A. in my experience. Totally different vibes - one is built around fun and entertainment and the other is built around corporate oil America.

then theres still Clippers who can offer him a bigger role than backup center with Lakers, also the Nets are in NYC which is a bigger and more lively city than LA.

[TheGoatest]

Jesus how much help do they need :oldlol:

Exactly. Got Harden a couple of months ago. Just got Griffin. Now they want Drummond as well. Absolute zero shame. :oldlol:
Will they try to stack Kyle Lowry on top of Durant-Harden-Kyrie-Drummond-Griffin? I mean, why stop with Drummond? :oldlol:

[bison]

Get it done, LeGM!

[StrongLurk]

I could see he joining the Nets.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Exactly. Got Harden a couple of months ago. Just got Griffin. Now they want Drummond as well. Absolute zero shame. :oldlol:
Will they try to stack Kyle Lowry on top of Durant-Harden-Kyrie-Drummond-Griffin? I mean, why stop with Drummond? :oldlol:

The Lakers were still title favorite after the Nets Harden trade.