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76ers could deeply regret letting Andre Drummond sign with the Knicks

Losing Andre Drummond could hurt the Philadelphia 76ers in more ways than one this season.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 3:16 PM
76ers could deeply regret letting Andre Drummond sign with the Knicks
Key Things to Know
  • Andre Drummond signed a one-year, veteran's minimum contract with the New York Knicks.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers chose not to pursue Drummond to return as Joel Embiid's backup.
  • Drummond serves as a replacement for Mitchell Robinson in New York's frontcourt rotation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia 76ers decided against re-signing veteran center Andre Drummond, who subsequently joined the Eastern Conference rival New York Knicks. Drummond agreed to a one-year, veteran's minimum contract with New York early in free agency to help address the departure of Mitchell Robinson.

Drummond's departure leaves Philadelphia with unproven backup options behind starting center Joel Embiid. The move strengthens the Knicks' frontcourt rebounding while leaving the 76ers with lingering depth questions at center.

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