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Knicks Sign Andre Drummond to One-Year Deal

The veteran‑minimum contract preserves New York’s cap flexibility under the NBA second luxury‑tax apron.

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Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) reacts to his score against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Knicks confirmed a one‑year, $3.9 million agreement with Andre Drummond on Friday to fill the backup center spot behind Karl‑Anthony Towns.
  • New York moved quickly after Mitchell Robinson left in free agency to sign a multi‑year deal with the Boston Celtics, creating the vacancy Drummond will fill.
  • The contract pays Drummond $3.9 million in salary while counting roughly $2.45 million against the Knicks’ cap, a structure that helps the team stay under the second luxury‑tax apron set by the NBA.
  • Drummond brings veteran rebounding, playoff experience and newly developed three‑point range, though he is not the same rim protector or athlete Robinson was.
  • The signing leaves the Knicks with short‑term depth at center while they monitor the veteran center market for additional low‑cost options and the Sixers have moved to replace Drummond by adding Ariel Hukporti.