The New York Knicks have reportedly explored the possibility of adding Cavaliers center Andre Drummond.
The New York Knicks have explored the possibility of adding Cavaliers center Andre Drummond and potentially offering him a multi-year deal as a free agent, if he is bought out, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Drummond, a two-time All-Star, is no longer planning on playing with the Cavaliers as the team looks to trade him or buy him out. He has a $28.7 million expiring contract and is set to become a free agent this offseason.
According to The Athletic, the Lakers and Nets are believed to be his top suitors should he receive a contract buyout. However, New York potentially presents an opportunity to join one of the NBA's biggest surprise teams.
He is averaging 17.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per game while shooting 47.4% from the field, which is the lowest mark of his career.
New York entered the All-Star break 19-18 and has split both games since the second half of the season began.
22-year-old center Mitchell Robinson has not played since mid-February after suffering a hand injury that required surgery. In his place, Nerlens Noel has started 12 games at center for the Knicks.
The franchise is looking to make its first postseason appearance since the 2012-13 season.
Check out the latest news and notes from around the NBA:
- The Orlando Magic have been open to listening to calls on forward Aaron Gordon with Portland and Minnesota among the teams showing interest. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)
- The Timberwolves and Magic were nearing an agreement on a deal involving Gordon, Minnesota guard Ricky Rubio and future draft picks until Gordon suffered an ankle sprain. (Jake Fischer, Bleacher Report)
- Should Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge get bought out, the Heat and Celtics are believed to be the leading suitors. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)
- The Celtics are also believed to have interest in Hawks forward John Collins. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)
- The Magic would likely require a starting-level player and multiple first-round picks as a baseline for any Nikola Vucevic trade. (Jake Fischer, Bleacher Report)
- The Heat have expressed interest in acquiring Raptors All-Star guard Kyle Lowry via trade. (Michael Scotto, HoopsHype)