The Detroit Pistons are still actively fielding calls on Andre Drummond ahead of the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline, despite ending talks with the Atlanta Hawks, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
The Pistons initiated Drummond trade talks with the New York Knicks last week, according to Vincent Ellis of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have interest in acquiring Julius Randle and Frank Ntilikina from the Knicks:
Detroit is still actively fielding calls on Andre Drummond, sources said. At 15-27, the Pistons are 10th in the East, four games from the eighth and final playoff spot. They are sellers with the deadline approaching, sources said.
In 40 games this season for the Pistons, Drummond is averaging 17.3 points, 15.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He’s shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 60.3 percent from the free-throw line. The All-Star big man has 34 double-doubles.
Despite beating the Boston Celtics on the road on Wednesday, most pundits believe the Pistons should still embark on a rebuild. Blake Griffin is most likely going to miss the rest of the season after having another surgery on his left knee.
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose has arguably been the best player for the Pistons this season. Detroit, depending on what they get back for Drummond, can retool for next season and hope Griffin and Rose can lead the franchise back to the playoffs in the Eastern Conference.
Drummond, 26, has career averages of 14.4 points and 13.8 rebounds with the Pistons.
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