The Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons are no longer talking an Andre Drummond trade with the February trade deadline coming up.
The Hawks never offered the Pistons a first-round pick for Drummond since they can sign the All-Star big man in free agency next summer once Drummond declines his 2020-21 player option.
According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Hawks' interest in Drummond was more ownership driven anyway:
Andre Drummond has a for-sale sign tattooed to his jersey, with the Pistons reportedly canvassing the league for offers. Atlanta was mentioned early, but there is a league-wide feeling that was more ownership driven, with Hawks owner Tony Ressler known to be frustrated by Atlanta’s poor play this season. Other teams have kicked the tires on Drummond, but there has been no traction on a deal to this point, a league source told SI.com.
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 center has 34 double-doubles.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is still on the Hawks' radar and talks could potentially pick up steam as the NBA’s February 6 trade deadline approaches, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. In 38 games this season for the Thunder, Adams is averaging 11.8 points and 10.0 rebounds. He’s shooting 61.7 percent from the field and 57.0 percent from the free-throw line.
The Hawks are 9-32 on the season. They have the worst record in the Eastern Conference and are looking to get as much talent as possible around Trae Young.
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