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The Philadelphia 76ers have taken the basketball community by storm following an impressive start to the regular season. Despite an array of players being on the sidelines for multiple reasons, the team has banded together and managed to land the Sixers atop the Eastern Conference standings.  One factor that has played a pivotal role in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ roster continues to thin out as yet another player has entered health and safety protocols. Originally out due to rest, reports emerged late Monday that Sixers All-Star Joel Embiid will be out at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19. He joined teammates Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle, and Isaiah Joe in […]

The shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers took the floor Monday night, looking to keep their win streak alive against the New York Knicks. Despite a strong push in the second half, they would come up just short. The Knicks hit just enough shots down the stretch to keep the Sixers at bay and walked away with a […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond broke Charles Barkley’s rebound record for the most rebounds in a game by a 76ers player. Whenever your team can get this type of production from a backup center, the organization is going to be happy. Drummond had an insane game against the New York Knicks. He was able to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers added Andre Drummond to their team this summer. This was a great addition by the 76ers as they could use some help at the center position while Joel Embiid has nights that he’s resting. Embiid is currently out for the foreseeable future as he is in the health and safety protocols after […]

Things did not look great for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid did not dress in the matchup due to rest, and then tragedy struck shortly before tip-off when Tobias Harris had to be scratched late due to health and safety protocols.  Despite being […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers signed Dwight Howard prior to the 2020-21 season, many felt the team finally found the perfect backup center to Joel Embiid. As a former top center in the league, Howard could be a great mentor for Embiid during the prime of his career. This pairing did not last long after Howard […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond knows a thing or two about Detroit Pistons fans. So when the Sixers rolled into town Friday night, the former All-Star wasn’t surprised by the jeers from a crowd that used to be on his side. For Drummond, it’s all part of the game, per Ky Carlin of the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid, and Tobias Harris took their home floor Thursday night, intending to settle the score with the Toronto Raptors. Things did not go their way when these teams met on Monday, and the Sixers made sure not to suffer a similar fate in front of their fans. In the end, the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their preseason schedule Monday night with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. This game was the Raptors’ first time playing in their home arena in nearly two years, and they did not let their home fans down. In the end, Toronto walked away with a 123-107 victory over the Sixers. […]

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have all but passed the point of no return. Both Philadelphia 76ers stars have spoken up against one another and seem more than ready to move on. Embiid’s recent comments on new Sixers teammate Andre Drummond might not please Ben Simmons too much, either. The superstar center spoke out on […]

Following his move to the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Gasol is now back to where it all started from him. It looks like the 36-year-old veteran could not be more pleased with his homecoming, especially considering how his relationship reportedly went sour with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to NBA insider Bill Oram of The Athletic, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers disappointed their fans once again in April. A team that was being hyped-up for a very long time centered around Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons hit another roadblock in their path to a championship the city desires. However, rather than the roadblock being the Kawhi Leonard-led Raptors or a strong Boston squad […]

In a competitive atmosphere like the NBA, beefs are quite common between players. With players always wanting to win, there are some moments when tempers flare up and heated altercations ensue. A beef between both players always adds some drama whenever they come face-to-face on the court. However, in an era featuring so much player […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a surprising move during NBA free agency by inking veteran big man Andre Drummond to a one-year deal. Earlier this week, Drummond made headlines, and not for basketball. The former Los Angeles Lakers center posted a video on social media in which he jumped in a pool and saved his son […]

It looks like Andre Drummond is going to enjoy life with his new team. The Philadelphia 76ers appear to put so much more value on Drummond as compared to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. At least this is what Sixers head coach Doc Rivers seems to be implying right now. Rivers had nothing […]

After a productive first week of free agency, the Philadelphia 76ers still have some work to do, especially with all the drama surrounding Ben Simmons and their next plan of action to move the young point guard. Despite Simmons wanting out of Philly and the Sixers currently unable to move him, they have still made […]

Even before the Los Angeles Lakers went on a flurry of moves over the past week, it was clear that Andre Drummond‘s future in LA had already come to an end. He didn’t exactly have an impressive campaign with the Purple & Gold last season, and the general belief was that he was leaving the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ decision to sign Andre Drummond was a curious one given his history with Joel Embiid. Drummond and Embiid had some notable squabbles in the past, making it seem like there was some real bad blood there. However, Drummond says that couldn’t be further from the truth: Drummond on the past Embiid squabbles: […]

The Hornets did well on draft night by scooping up James Bouknight with the 11th pick, but they still need to fill out their rotation to be a little more competitive, especially if they want to continue to provide LaMelo Ball with help. Hornets free agents, well potential guys, can do this. In the 2020-21 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed newly-signed center Andre Drummond to their facility on Wednesday, where he greeted, among other folks, the man he’ll be backing up: Joel Embiid. Despite their long-running beef (mostly Embiid trolling tbh), it was good vibes in the City of Brotherly Love. Drummond and Embiid hugged it out upon the Big Penguin’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers sent shockwaves across the league by signing Andre Drummond to a one-year deal, bringing him on board next to Joel Embiid. On paper, this is a dangerous duo, but digging a little deeper, we can see the beef these two have had with each other for years. Drummond spent the beginning of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a surprise signing by adding former Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond on a one-year deal to pair with Joel Embiid. Well, after the signing was announced, NBA Twitter was quick to dig up a gold mine of a Tweet from Embiid, one from a few years back that took a […]

Four-time rebounding leader Andre Drummond has finally found a new home as he’s poised to take his talents to the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year deal to back up Joel Embiid. Free agent C Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year deal with the 76ers, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021 […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and it looks like he’s exploring his options–which might include the Miami Heat. Of course with free agency nearing, any action that players take will be put under the microscope and analyzed. Such is the case for Drummond, who was spotted […]

The Miami Heat got stomped out of the playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks this year, and now they’re looking to upgrade the roster around stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Apparently, one option could be center Andre Drummond, who finished this past season on the Los Angeles Lakers. However, there’s one caveat: Heat head coach […]

Andre Drummond spent the early part of July aggressively promoting his NFT set, which began dropping on Friday, July 9. On July 6, the free-agent center made noise by criticizing Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel on Instagram, spent that afternoon trolling on Twitter, then went on “The Jump” two days later to chalk […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a ton of question marks heading into the offseason. One of the biggest, quite literally, is their free agent mid-season acquisition Andre Drummond. On a recent appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, the Lakers big man gave a hilarious hint towards where he was leaning to play next season. […]

Free-agent center Andre Drummond created a stir on social media this week with messages that raised skepticism on whether he might return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. First, he seemingly took a shot at Lakers head coach Frank Vogel over playing time. Free agent Andre Drummond seems to be taking a shot at […]

In general, things have been mostly quiet on the Los Angeles Lakers front since their season ended on June 3. Undoubtedly, the news cycle will ramp up as the 2021 NBA Draft (the Lakers pick No. 22), free agency, and Summer League commence in a matter of weeks. The Lakers have about half a roster’s […]

Just two years removed from winning their first NBA championship in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors are looking to get back into the playoff mix next season. After dedicating all of this past season to rebuilding and developing new talent, the Raptors have put together a nice core that features Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond, like millions of people, are tuned in to the NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. And just like everyone, Drummond also gave his bold prediction for the outcome of the best-of-seven series. Because it wouldn’t be fun without making fearless forecasts, right? While Chris […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond is not letting the hate get into his head. In fact, it looks like he is using it as motivation to prove his doubters wrong. After Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless tweeted “Kareem Abdul-Drummond”–seemingly in response to the big man claiming he didn’t have enough playing time in […]

Andre Drummond’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t go as expected, but the big man doesn’t think he is to blame. After his post on Instagram where he seemingly tells his doubters and haters not to judge and underestimate him, one user took a savage shot at him for failing to dominate the painted […]

After splitting time between the Cavs and Lakers this past season, Andre Drummond will be testing the free agency market in the summer of 2021. With season averages of 14.9 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 49.3% shooting from the field, Drummond will be a highly sought free agent. Given his size and mobility, Drummond […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers already out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, dream Damian Lillard trade scenarios are already rushing through the minds of some fans. There is some speculation that the Trail Blazers could be trading Lillard after he posted a cryptic message on Instagram following the Game 6 loss […]

Andre Drummond was a highly-touted midseason addition on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. The 2-time All-Star was expected to bring even more high-level talent on a roster already featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Drummond’s stint on the Lakers didn’t exactly go according to plan. The big man’s on-court production was decent, but nothing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing quite a few significant decisions in what is set to be a very important offseason for them. One of the biggest items on the agenda is the future of Andre Drummond, who is set to enter free agency this summer. The general belief is that Drummond will need to […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Andre Drummond in March, I wondered if he would be the best buyout signing ever. NBA executives whined about the pull of big-market franchises. Welp. Despite the awkward fit and the limited production, Drummond — much to the chagrin of Lakers Twitter, Marc Gasol, and Montrezl Harrell — was […]