Andre Drummond is expected to join current NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, according to an ESPN report, sinking the Celtics’ plans to add the big man.
Drummond was bought by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, creating a frenzy for the 27-year-old, who has played two All-Star teams for eight seasons with the Detroit Pistons. This battle looks like it will be won by Los Angeles, with ESPN reporting “famous players and front office [members] have recruited a lot of Drummond, selling him the opportunity to enter the starting lineup of the current champion. “
The crosstown Clippers, Knicks, Celtics and Hornets are among the teams interested in Drummond, who averaged 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in 25 games before ending in mid-February while the Cavaliers were looking for exchanges . Drummond was in the middle of earning $ 27.9 million this season, the last year of his contract, before reaching an agreement on the purchase.
Drummond released the exemptions at 5 pm on Sunday, but ESPN said he could finish where he was going before that time.