The Nets did not stop after acquiring James Harden. They were very deliberate to strengthen their inside line, and Cavaliers center Andre Drummond was one of their favorite targets.
According to The Athletic reporter Zach Harper, the Nets are interested in Pistons guard Derrick Rose and also want to take down the Cavaliers’ big man Drummond.
“Several sources mentioned that Drummond will discuss with the Cavaliers about buying out the contract, and then join the Nets to reinforce their inside line. This is only a matter of time. But for Drummond to adapt to the Nets, a lot of work needs to be done. .”
“Obviously, Drummond is better than Perkins in the past. If Drummond can run, catch lobs, set screens, and desperately grab rebounds and defend, then he will be a very good choice for the Nets.”
Drummond is in good shape this season, starting 17 games so far, averaging 18.9 points, 14.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 hot pot and 1.6 steals. He is currently the league’s rebounding leader. After the Cavaliers acquired the young insider Jarrett Allen through a big deal, Drummond became less indispensable.
Drummond still has 28.75 million contracts left this season. If he buys out with the Cavaliers, he is most likely to join the Nets. The Nets currently have 5.7 million injury cases and 5.7 million middle-class exceptions. They can sign Drummond with such exceptions.
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