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

[Kiddlovesnets]

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

What is AD's number this year?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 .



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[Real Men Wear Green]

Jesus how much help do they need

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

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

[bison]

Get it done, LeGM!