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The Los Angeles Lakers’ most recent buyout acquisition, Andre Drummond, has gotten off a relatively good start for his new team versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Drummond, who started in the lineup instead of Marc Gasol showed his potential in the first few minutes, specifically his rebounding, defense, blocking, passing, and interior presence. Drummond’s […]

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer dropped this tidbit in his reporting on the Lakers and Andre Drummond sweepstakes: As much as Marc Gasol’s subpar contributions helped lead Los Angeles to pursue Drummond, Gasol remains under contract. There remains some speculation from rival executives that he could now come to a buyout agreement with the Lakers. The notion of […]

Andre Drummond will make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Drummond made the announcement during his Zoom session with the media following his first practice as a Laker. Moments later, head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that Drummond will indeed start. Frank Vogel says Andre Drummond will start vs. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have successfully added a great talent in Andre Drummond to provide a boost to their lineup for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. However, there have already been rumors swirling around about his expected contract beyond this season as he is set to enter unrestricted free agency in the upcoming offseason. […]

Many have anticipated that the New York Knicks will make aggressive moves at the trade deadline in a bid to bolster their lineup for the remainder of the season. However, the team did the opposite as they decided to stand pat in order to keep their draft capital moving forward. Via Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Marc Gasol could already see an end to his brief stint with the Purple and Gold in the near future. Speculations have been going around that the Spaniard is emerging as a buyout candidate for the team, given that they’ve already landed the services of Andre Drummond for the remainder […]

One diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan posted an old photo of the legendary Jerry Buss with basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The post caught the attention of Jeanie Buss, who then shared a heartfelt message. Jeanie reposted the photo on Instagram, interestingly comparing it to the current situation of the Lakers. While Andre Drummond is certainly […]

Longtime Detroit Pistons and former Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond was not on the free agent market for very long. After being bought out by the Cavs, who originally acquired the veteran big man via trade midway through the 2019-20 campaign, the 27-year-old Drummond elected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Drummond has […]

On a Monday afternoon, Andre Drummond conducted his first press conference as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Drummond will provide a timely shot of energy for the Lakers, who could use any infusion of talent with LeBron James (sprained ankle) and Anthony Davis (calf strain) sidelined. As you might expect, the 27-year old […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not quite done adding to the roster after signing Andre Drummond. Los Angeles has a touch more than $1 million to spend to remain under the hard cap. The Lakers have one more spot to fill, and they are expected to fill it with a “3-and-D wing,” per Jovan Buha […]

After striking out swinging at the NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made a splash when they scooped up Andre Drummond after he was bought out in Cleveland. A few teams were in the mix, including the Nets and Knicks, but Drummond ultimately decided on the Lakers. He’ll be joining forces with LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers did not hide their elation to welcome Andre Drummond into the fold. Following an ugly 96-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel could barely contain his giddiness when discussing the addition of Drummond, which was formally announced by the team just before tip-off. OFFICIAL: We […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just acquired another key piece for their bid to defend their 2020 NBA title in the name of Andre Drummond and Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is concerned. After learning about the team signing the reigning rebounding champ of the league, Kuzma expressed his concern towards the rest of the league when […]

Big man log-jam in Los Angeles? On the contrary, Montrezl Harrell is pretty thrilled that he’ll finally have some much-needed help in anchoring the Los Angeles Lakers frontcourt. The reigning champions officially announced the signing of prized buy-out target Andre Drummond on Sunday. Per Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation, Trez said the whole team is […]

Andre Drummond made the sports headlines on Sunday after joining the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans and analysts believe that Drummond can definitely help the Purple and Gold in their title defense. Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford is also in agreement, noting that the big man’s presence alone can generate wins. Per Kyle Goon of […]

After weeks of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally acquired big man Andre Drummond. Rob Pelinka, the mastermind behind the move, had some words to say on the latest addition to the already-beefy Lakers roster. Per Lakers reporter Mike Trudell, Pelinka praised Drummond’s two-way capabilities. The addition, as always, is to solidify the roster […]

The dust has settled from the most recent battles in the buyout market, and the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets emerged victorious in their respective pursuits. Both teams beefed up their frontcourts, with the Nets adding seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge and the Lakers acquiring four-time rebounding champion Andre Drummond. With the two teams making […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and former president Magic Johnson expressed his approval of the team’s signing of Andre Drummond on Sunday. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Drummond will likely take the starting center spot on the Lakers’ roster.  Magic Johnson, who’s known as one of the best to ever wear Purple and Gold, has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t make any trades before the NBA trade deadline, but they still made a big acquisition, as the Boston Celtics are aware of. After the Cleveland Cavaliers bought out Andre Drummond’s contract, the Lakers swooped and brought him on board. Drummond joins a Lakers team aiming to win their second straight […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers opted to buy out Andre Drummond’s contract, making him a free agent. Not long after, the Los Angeles Lakers swooped in and brought him on board. This is huge for the Lakers, as they’ve been struggling in the paint since Anthony Davis was sidelined with an injury. Now, Drummond provides the franchise with […]

Besides the NBA Trade Deadline, the buyout market is also one of the most intriguing times of the year for players. As player’s services are no longer needed with a franchise, it opens a new opportunity for them to contribute to a franchise in a position to win a championship. LaMarcus Aldridge recently agreed to […]

Andre Drummond intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers once he clears waivers on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Drummond just got bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers and Boston Celtics were viewed as the top contenders for Drummond’s services, with the defending champions looking like the favorite as of Saturday. […]

Andre Drummond is closing in on his decision on where to sign next. Reports have claimed that the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics remain as the two frontrunners to bring in the two-time All-Star center. The reigning champs, however, reportedly still have the upper hand since they can offer an opportunity that’s hard […]

After recently agreeing to a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andre Drummond has emerged as one of the biggest names available on the market right now. Several teams have already been linked to the two-time All-Star, but as it is, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have been identified as the two frontrunners […]

Starting for the first time all season on Friday evening, Robert Williams seized the opportunity by stuffing the stat sheet in the Boston Celtics’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics center tallied just seven points (3-of-5 shooting), but grabbed nine rebounds and dished out a career-best six assists to along with a whopping five […]

The Boston Celtics were surprisingly quiet during the NBA trade deadline, as they were unable to make a splash as most pundits would have expected. While they missed out on the big names on Thursday, it looks like they are gearing up for their primary target all along: Andre Drummond. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski […]

The Los Angeles Lakers chose to stand pat at Thursday’s trade deadline. That wouldn’t have been surprising up to a week ago, as a fully-healthy Lakers roster led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis is certainly talented enough to repeat as champs. That holds true, but James’ sprained ankle altered the mindset of the Lakers. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were unable to find a trade partner for Andre Drummond before the trade deadline. For that reason, the front office has elected to buy out his contract, making him a free agent. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reports Drummond will speak with the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston […]

As expected, Woj bombs detonated left and right before the NBA trade deadline, as a slew of trades rocked the league on Thursday. While it may be hard to keep up with all the expected and unexpected NBA player movement, there’s also a surprising list of what appeared to be sure-fire deals that somehow did […]

The top suitors for former All-Star center Andre Drummond are coming to the forefront after Drummond was bought out by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are regarded as the favorites to land Drummond. The buyout market for Andre Drummond is expected to center around […]

There’s finally some confirmed clarity on the injured ankle that is expected to sideline Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James, for an extended period of time. Shams Charania of Stadium is reporting the timeline is 4-6 weeks from last weekend when the injury occurred. "LeBron James from the time he got hurt last weekend has […]

With the NBA trade deadline nearing its conclusion, the Los Angeles Lakers are no doubt busy trying to find the right deals. In the meantime, they appear to be keeping everyone on their toes, even team reporters: Lakers having shootaround availability right now, which I thought was weird. It was supposed to start 15 mins […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond has been one of the names floating around especially with the trade deadline and buyout market more active than ever. Drummond, who has been rumored to either be acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, seems to have a new suitor—the New York Knicks, according to The Ringer’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a pickle. Following LeBron James’ high ankle sprain on top of Anthony Davis’s calf strain, the defending champions have to navigate the next month or so without their two fulcrums while avoiding slipping too far in the standings. At full strength, the Lakers don’t need to make any upgrades. […]

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are reported to be one of the teams looking to add more talent to their roster. After all, the Lakers have dealt with injuries to their All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis and are in danger of falling in the Western Conference standings in […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is a few days away with many anticipating transactions to take place. Teams will look to make roster adjustments to better their chances of contention and build for the future. The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the midst of trade talks as they look to make some changes in the […]

Is Andre Drummond on his way to the Dallas Mavericks? Nothing is set in stone but the rumor mill in Texas is definitely in full swing, at least according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. According to O’Connor’s report, the Cleveland Cavaliers have definitely been in trade talks with the Mavericks front office in the […]

The Chicago Bulls’ activity before the upcoming 2021 NBA Trade Deadline may very well determine if they’ll make it to the playoffs this season. The team is currently out of the playoff picture, sitting at 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-22 slate. They have also gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. […]

The Hornets seem to be way ahead of schedule, especially in terms of their current seeding in the Eastern Conference. They are 20-18 and are sitting at the fifth seed, but they can not get too comfortable because one loss can plummet them down to the eighth spot. However, if they can tighten up their […]