Andre Drummond will not test the market this summer and stay with the Sixers by activating its option at 5 million dollars. Hoping that this year he can really be Joel Embiid’s backup.
After the arrival of VJ Edgecombe at the draft, there is still movement in Philadelphia, or rather continuity. Andre Drummond has just officially activated his option option and therefore remains with the Sixers. It will be paid $ 5 million in the 2025-26 season.
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond has picked up his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2025
The old Pistons pivot therefore plays the safety, and in view of the past season, we can understand it. Only 40 games played over a year strewn with injuries for Dédé, but also for his teammates.
He who was intended to be the lining of Joel Embiid, was in fact found holder on more than half of the meetings where he was present, because of the many absences of Jojo. It was not good to be a pivot in Pennsylvania this year.
So we try the experience hoping to have more success this time (not difficult). On paper, Philly remains a workforce with potential, and in a conference is ultra open next year, it could well be one of the “surprises” of the season.
Source Text: Shams Charania
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