From the moment Andre Drummond accepted his player option, Philadelphia 76ers fans threw him in trade simulators. With each passing day, it seems the fantasy that many fans share could become reality.
NetsDaily of SB Nation reported that Drummond’s salary could be absorbed by the Brooklyn Nets on Monday afternoon. The 13-year center opted into his $5 million player option on June 27th and Philadelphia has reportedly aimed to trade him since. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report revealed that there has been buzz around the 76ers dealing Drummond or Kelly Oubre Jr. on Saturday.
Drummond may be a necessary sacrifice
Philadelphia wants to clear cap space to progress its seemingly stagnant restricted free agency negotiations with Quentin Grimes.