The Raptors and Cavaliers are engaged in active talks on a deal that would send Drummond to Toronto/Tampa, sources tell The Athletic. Discussions between the two sides have occurred in the last few days, and Drummond was pulled from the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Clippers due to “rest” with Cleveland on a back-to-back at the Clippers and the Warriors on Monday. – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic
While Toronto has expressed trade interest, several other teams, such as Brooklyn and Dallas, would have interest in Drummond via buyout, sources said. The Cavaliers have been in the postseason hunt in the Eastern Conference, so it is unclear how open the franchise would be toward a buyout after the trade deadline should the team be in the playoff hunt, but the franchise has certainly acknowledged Drummond’s likely desire to be on a contending team. A buyout is clearly not the preference. 23 hours ago – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic
There’s been no discussion on a contract buyout that could allow Drummond to become a free agent, sources said. – via Adrian Wojnarowski, Brian Windhorst @ ESPN
Multiple sources told The Athletic that Drummond was pulled from the lineup also in part due to his “attitude and play” recently, and sources say Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff has had multiple sit-down conversations with the big man. Drummond has averaged 17.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per night in 25 games this season, his ninth campaign and yet another productive one. Cleveland acquired him in a trade with the Pistons last season. – via Shams Charania @ The Athletic
Andre Drummond would like New York move?
Cavaliers center Andre Drummond is also on the trade block and is being held out of games until he gets moved. According to a source, Drummond, a Mount Vernon native and impending free agent, would consider the Knicks a good landing spot. – via Marc Berman @ New York Post
Doug Smith: I will go back to what an NBA advance scout who I greatly respect told me of Andre Drummond “He can get you 30-20 and have no impact on the game” – via Twitter SmithRaps
