BREAKING: Andre Drummond to be bought out

[Im Still Ballin]

[Haynes] The Cleveland Cavaliers and Andre Drummond will work out a buyout, league sources tell @YahooSports.

https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1375160289658724352

[fsvr54]

Lakers should jump all over this

[Xiao Yao You]

Lakers should jump all over this

Does he want to go to a possible lottery team?

[dankok8]

Why are the Cavs buying him out? Like what is their motivation to buy out a very productive player?

[Xiao Yao You]

Why are the Cavs buying him out? Like what is their motivation to buy out a very productive player?

it's called tanking

[Thenameless]

Is he going to go to the Nets or the Lakers?

[DoctorP]

Does he want to go to a possible lottery team?

:lol

[ArbitraryWater]

Nets got this all the way...

players lining up to be bought out to play for them.

The rich get richer.


Good for the game. Fun to see.

[ArbitraryWater]

Btw, how is Drummond defensively?

We know he's the best rebounder, but what about his defense and offensive skillset?

Not exactly a high % scorer for a big man.

[Xiao Yao You]

Btw, how is Drummond defensively?

We know he's the best rebounder, but what about his defense and offensive skillset?

Not exactly a high % scorer for a big man.

great rebounder. Nothing else to get very excited about.

[Axe]

Does he want to go to a possible lottery team?
:lol

[ArbitraryWater]

great rebounder. Nothing else to get very excited about.


Feel like Whiteside still better for LAL...

shotblocker/rim protector and lob recipient, gives you many easy clean-up buckets and also gets rebounds.

[Kiddlovesnets]

We need him, but the Lakers are depleted right now so suddenly Drummond would get a lot of minutes in LA, this can be the turning point for them sigh.

[Thenameless]

great rebounder. Nothing else to get very excited about.

Dennis Rodman: "Offense sell tickets, defense win games, rebounds win Championships."

[Xiao Yao You]

We need him, but the Lakers are depleted right now so suddenly Drummond would get a lot of minutes in LA, this can be the turning point for them sigh.

but the Lakers could miss the playoffs. I can't imagine they are looking too good to him right now

[Thenameless]

We need him, but the Lakers are depleted right now so suddenly Drummond would get a lot of minutes in LA, this can be the turning point for them sigh.

I'm a Laker fan so yes, I want him. But don't the Nets have more salary cap room for him?

[Xiao Yao You]

I'm a Laker fan so yes, I want him. But don't the Nets have more salary cap room for him?

Can't imagine the Nets have any cap space with 3 max players!

[Thenameless]

but the Lakers could miss the playoffs. I can't imagine they are looking too good to him right now

And Utah could win the Championship. Both very unlikely to happen.

[Thenameless]

Can't imagine the Nets have any cap space with 3 max players!

I heard that they still had room because of the Dinwiddie injury.

[Xiao Yao You]

And Utah could win the Championship. Both very unlikely to happen.

Lebron is out 3 to 4 weeks and Davis is hurt not that he ever carried a bad team. How likely it is you can argue but it is certainly possible. They are 4 games out of the 7th slot which means a play in scenario. Not ideal.

[Xiao Yao You]

32 million over tax line! :lol

[Kiddlovesnets]

but the Lakers could miss the playoffs. I can't imagine they are looking too good to him right now

I think he needs a better role much more than a trip to the playoffs.

[Xiao Yao You]

I think he needs a better role much more than a trip to the playoffs.

I'd think he'd be playing for a title. He'll get a bigger role next season

[Thenameless]

Lebron is out 3 to 4 weeks and Davis is hurt not that he ever carried a bad team. How likely it is you can argue but it is certainly possible. They are 4 games out of the 7th slot which means a play in scenario. Not ideal.

It's actually the play-in scenario that helps LA. They'd be more likely to miss, if it was the regular format. This way, they have more leeway to lose games, and just make it up in the end once healthy.

[Kiddlovesnets]

I'd think he'd be playing for a title. He'll get a bigger role next season

Hes not at the ring chasing age yet, he wants a big contract and a bigger role will help that more. But I could be wrong, we will see.

[999Guy]

Drummond is basically a journey man...for a reason. You people realize he’s trash right?


Nobody actually good, EVER gets bought out.

[Xiao Yao You]

It's actually the play-in scenario that helps LA. They'd be more likely to miss, if it was the regular format. This way, they have more leeway to lose games, and just make it up in the end once healthy.

Not sure but I think you have to win. There is no series. Anything can happen in one game

[Xiao Yao You]

Hes not at the ring chasing age yet, he wants a big contract and a bigger role will help that more. But I could be wrong, we will see.

He's getting paid regardless of his role. If anything helping a team win gets him more money. Teams already know what he is in the regular season.

[Xiao Yao You]

Drummond is basically a journey man...for a reason. You people realize he’s trash right?


Nobody actually good, EVER gets bought out.

Good players get bought out

[RRR3]

Lebron is out 3 to 4 weeks and Davis is hurt not that he ever carried a bad team. How likely it is you can argue but it is certainly possible. They are 4 games out of the 7th slot which means a play in scenario. Not ideal.
Davis should be back any day now. They’ll be fine if he’s there.

[Manny98]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?

[RRR3]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?
I wouldn’t say DJ+Claxron are better than Drummond if he’s used correctly. But if he still demands to play like Hakeem then yeah they’re much more useful for the Nets.

[Kiddlovesnets]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him


Are you kidding me? DJ is shit and the only reason hes still on the team is because of his friendship with KD and Irving. Lets not forget we missed out on Serge Ibaka in summer because of DJ, I am still not over this yet.
:facepalm

[HylianNightmare]

Let's go netsu

[Xiao Yao You]

Davis should be back any day now. They’ll be fine if he’s there.

sure considering how great the Pelicans were with him leading them

[Xiao Yao You]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?

more help of course!

[RRR3]

sure considering how great the Pelicans were with him leading them
Still mad he’s better than Toody I see.

[Manny98]

Are you kidding me? DJ is shit and the only reason hes still on the team is because of his friendship with KD and Irving. Lets not forget we missed out on Serge Ibaka in summer because of DJ, I am still not over this yet.
:facepalm
Drummond isn't exactly great either

He looked awful when he was on the Cavs

[Kiddlovesnets]

Drummond isn't exactly great either

He looked awful when he was on the Cavs

He can grab offensive rebounds, and at least he gives effort. DJ is lazy and no one can push him.

[fsvr54]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?

Gasol is washed as hell and Trezz is small.

[Xiao Yao You]

Still mad he’s better than Toody I see.

better at riding coattails anyway

[Xiao Yao You]

He can grab offensive rebounds, and at least he gives effort. DJ is lazy and no one can push him.

not sure he's known for great effort despite his rebounding prowess

[RRR3]

better at riding coattails anyway
Better at basketball.

[Kiddlovesnets]

not sure he's known for great effort despite his rebounding prowess

He plays above average D.

[ArbitraryWater]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?

Because Gasol is fcking ass and Trez is undersized?

[Jay-B]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?

:facepalm have you seen gasol at all this year???? Lakers would be stupid not to get Drummond , in fact they should do everything possible to get him

[bladefd]

Davis should be back any day now. They’ll be fine if he’s there.

He began practicing couple days ago, and they said he will return in 2 weeks. Probably needs time to get back into basketball shape

[ZenMaster]

We have DJ + Claxton who are both better than Drummond at this point so we don't even need him

Lakers have Trezz & Gasol + AD at the 5, why are people saying they should get Drummond?

I think it'll improve the team in a big way. You put him in the starting lineup, providing athleticism and a constant rebound threat around the rim.
By doing that, you're also adding Gasol to the bench lineup. That means he'll play against overall lower quality players which at this point should help him out. He can run offensive sets from the top of the key and hit 3's, but still defend the opposing sub big man, which will make it possible for Trez to score more inside because he now has a better match up. If there is no real opposing back up big, Morris can get minutes instead of Gasol.
Also, we'll be able to move Kuzma more naturally back to the wing, use Caruso, THT and Matthews for the remaining spots as Vogel sees fit.

[Xiao Yao You]

I think it'll improve the team in a big way. You put him in the starting lineup, providing athleticism and a constant rebound threat around the rim.
By doing that, you're also adding Gasol to the bench lineup. That means he'll play against overall lower quality players which at this point should help him out. He can run offensive sets from the top of the key and hit 3's, but still defend the opposing sub big man, which will make it possible for Trez to score more inside because he now has a better match up. If there is no real opposing back up big, Morris can get minutes instead of Gasol.
Also, we'll be able to move Kuzma more naturally back to the wing, use Caruso, THT and Matthews for the remaining spots as Vogel sees fit.

not really very athletic is he?

[bladefd]

:facepalm have you seen gasol at all this year???? Lakers would be stupid not to get Drummond , in fact they should do everything possible to get him

Gasol can still give you some minutes off the bench. His days of starting are over though.

Minutes breakdown something like this:
Drummond - 25mpg
Harrell - 8mpg at center, 15mpg at pf if playing alongside Gasol or AD
Gasol - 15mpg

I don't know what you do in playoffs. AD will be playing often at center so that pretty much squeezes down Gasol to 10mpg, Drummond to 20mpg, Harrell to 20mpg (maybe less to 16-17mpg)

[ZenMaster]

not really very athletic is he?

Looks good to me.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PVr-pRcdVHo

[Jay-B]

Gasol can still give you some minutes off the bench. His days of starting are over though.

Minutes breakdown something like this:
Drummond - 25mpg
Harrell - 8mpg at center, 15mpg at pf if playing alongside Gasol or AD
Gasol - 15mpg

I don't know what you do in playoffs. AD will be playing often at center so that pretty much squeezes down Gasol to 10mpg, Drummond to 20mpg, Harrell to 20mpg (maybe less to 16-17mpg)

U serious right now? Do you watch NBA, gasol could hardly move. U don’t play him or waive him. The dude can’t move anymore

[Xiao Yao You]

Chris Haynes: Yahoo Sources: Andre Drummond will listen to pitches from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter ChrisBHaynes (https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes)

[light]

Nets got this all the way...

players lining up to be bought out to play for them.

The rich get richer.


Good for the game. Fun to see.

The Nets are structured poorly though. They can't support all of these players. House of cards.

[Xiao Yao You]

If he's looking to win the Clippers look like the best bet right now. Lakers are a big question mark

[Im Still Ballin]

I think he'll go to Boston. A starter role with the chance to have some playoff success.

Who knows? A Boston team with Drummond + Fournier added? Might be able to sneak into the 4th spot, win a 1st round matchup, and pose a problem in the semis.

[Xiao Yao You]

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– via Twitter TheNBACentral (https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral)

[Kiddlovesnets]

Why are we not even under consideration? Even Boston and Charlotte are in the race, something isnt right about this. I bet it is more on our FO's side, they pulling out of Drummond pursuit due to DJ not happy that someone will eat his minutes. This cancer is going to ruin everything for us, he has to start, he needs minutes, and he doesnt give any effort.
:facepalm

[ArbitraryWater]

Why are we not even under consideration? Even Boston and Charlotte are in the race, something isnt right about this. I bet it is more on our FO's side, they pulling out of Drummond pursuit due to DJ not happy that someone will eat his minutes. This cancer is going to ruin everything for us, he has to start, he needs minutes, and he doesnt give any effort.
:facepalm

You have ultra Big 3 + Griffin, stop whining.

[Xiao Yao You]

Why are we not even under consideration? Even Boston and Charlotte are in the race, something isnt right about this. I bet it is more on our FO's side, they pulling out of Drummond pursuit due to DJ not happy that someone will eat his minutes. This cancer is going to ruin everything for us, he has to start, he needs minutes, and he doesnt give any effort.
:facepalm

need D and shooting. Must not think he's the best fit. Griffin made little sense either though

[AirBonner]

I think he'll go to Boston. A starter role with the chance to have some playoff success.

Who knows? A Boston team with Drummond + Fournier added? Might be able to sneak into the 4th spot, win a 1st round matchup, and pose a problem in the semis.

If he goes to Boston he will come off the bench. He’s too slow and archaic. Robert Williams is more dynamic at this point and offers more

[ArbitraryWater]

If he goes to Boston he will come off the bench. He’s too slow and archaic. Robert Williams is more dynamic at this point and offers more


Lol Drummond is a rebounding machine. His rebounding alone is > Robert Williams as a whole

[AirBonner]

Lol Drummond is a rebounding machine. His rebounding alone is > Robert Williams as a whole

Yeah that’s why the Pistons have been so successful with him

[Derka]

Celtics don't need a guy who gets rebounds but can't score away from the bucket, make free throws or f*cking defend at his position.

Drummond is journeyman getting bought out for a reason: because he f*cking sucks.

This forum is freaking singular in its overhyping of players getting contract buyouts, lol.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

I would take him but only in a limited role.

Starting five: Rondo/George/Kawhi/Morris/Drummond

Bench: Zubac, Ibaka, Batum, Beverly

Drummond was doing a lot of stupid shit in Cleveland with his 31% usage. With clippers, he would have like 15% usage and only play a max 20-25 minutes a game. If he doesn't want that, he can **** off. I'm not wishing for him or anything, he kind of plays like a dumbass at times and misses easy layups.

[madmax]

Yeah that’s why the Pistons have been so successful with him

:lol
folks don't realize that statpadding rebounds doesn't necessarily equates to winning basketball lol

[AirBonner]

Celtics don't need a guy who gets rebounds but can't score away from the bucket, make free throws or f*cking defend at his position.

Drummond is journeyman getting bought out for a reason: because he f*cking sucks.

This forum is freaking singular in its overhyping of players getting contract buyouts, lol.
This. That’s why I said he might be an ok bench big but obviously his ass is sitting in crunch time

[ArbitraryWater]

:lol
folks don't realize that statpadding rebounds doesn't necessarily equates to winning basketball lol

:lol
folks don't realize the Pistons sucked, apparently

[bison]

Hopefully LeCruit was able to sell him on a ring and free visits to his South Beach PED clinic.

[Im Still Ballin]

I think some of you are being a little too harsh on Andre. He's a valuable asset in the right environment.

Even in his 25 games for Cleveland this year he had some genuinely awesome performances.

Check these out:

- 24pt win over Philly -- Andre put up 24/14/3/3/2 with 1 turnover in 25 minutes, shooting 11/18 (61% FG) +27


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l00cUXNCg5M

- 3pt win over New York -- Andre put up 33/23/3/2/2 with 2 turnovers in 39 minutes, shooting 10/18 (56% FG) +12


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzQ7rhLXxIE

- 12pt win over Brooklyn -- Andre put up 19/16/4/2/1 with 4 turnovers in 27 minutes, shooting 8/13 (62% FG) +13


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM3WzrAWFfA

[TheGoatest]

Yeah that’s why the Pistons have been so successful with him

Yes, the Pistons would've sure be successful with Robert Williams instead of him. :facepalm

[Axe]

Yes, the Pistons would've sure be successful with Robert Williams instead of him. :facepalm
:oldlol:

[AirBonner]

Yes, the Pistons would've sure be successful with Robert Williams instead of him. :facepalm
Robert Williams is still improving and is pretty dynamic already. Drummond is a known stiff that is unplayable in crunch time.

[beasted]

Robert Williams is still improving and is pretty dynamic already. Drummond is a known stiff that is unplayable in crunch time.

People always do this. A player is being a bit overrated so someone just comes in and way over compensates.

Williams is a very solid player and may edge Drummond in very specific matchup situations, but don't take it too far. Yes, he's a better team defender and is a bit less sucky FT shooter, but he's not winning any games for anyone. Drummond's fingerprints are all over several wins for his teams because his few dimensional skills come up huge in certain matchups.