Overview
- A league source confirmed late Friday that Andre Drummond agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal to join the Knicks as Karl‑Anthony Towns’s primary backup.
- Because of veteran‑minimum accounting rules the contract will count for roughly $2.45 million against New York’s cap, preserving flexibility under owner James Dolan’s second‑apron limit.
- Drummond brings elite rebounding and playoff experience but offers less mobility and rim protection than Mitchell Robinson, who left for the Boston Celtics earlier in free agency.
- The signing removed a target from other suitors, including the Lakers, and prompted the Sixers to pivot toward Ariel Hukporti and other frontcourt moves to replace Drummond.
- With Drummond in place the Knicks have filled their immediate need but remain open to low‑cost frontcourt additions if they can maintain apron compliance and roster flexibility.