The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of double All-Star pivot Andre Drummond (2.08m, 27) on Sunday night, who had just terminated his contract with Cleveland two days earlier. A reinforcement of weight in the quest to double the title holders.
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“We are all delighted to add a player of this caliber to the team, said Californian coach Frank Vogel on the way out of the victory over Orlando. Andre Drummond is one of the best pivots in the League, he will pull us to the top. He can dominate on both sides of the field, all opponents must take into account his physical dimension. “
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Arrived in 2020 with the Cavaliers after eight seasons in Detroit, Drummond was turning 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds this season. But he hasn’t played since February 12, when the franchise and the player agreed to separate as quickly as possible.
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Drummond is engaged with the Lakers until the end of the season, he will then be free of any contract.
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Aldridge in Brooklyn, it’s official
In addition, the Brooklyn Nets have formalized the arrival, announced since the day before, of the ex-star of San Antonio LaMarcus Aldridge. An operation carried out in the same way: the player was hired for the end of the season after negotiating a termination of his contract with Spurs.
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