The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the acquisition of free agent center Andre Drummond on Sunday, making official a move that for days had been rumored to be happening.
The two-time All-Star and four-time NBA rebounding leader agreed to a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday and subsequently cleared waivers. The Lakers signed him to the veteran minimum for the remainder of this season.
“Andre Drummond gives us powerful, anchor-point skills on both ends of the court,” Lakers executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said in a statement. “We feel extremely fortunate to add a player of his caliber and magnitude to our core …
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