Free agency has to start somewhere.
Mike Scotto of USA Today’s Hoop’s Hype podcast has reported that Andre Drummond is picking up his $5 million dollar player option to return to the Sixers for the 2025-26 season.
JUST IN: Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told @hoopshype. During his career, Drummond has been an All-NBA selection in 2016, a two-time All-Star, and a four-time rebounding champion. pic.twitter.com/Ymg4vEdbxK
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 27, 2025
Drummond’s return to Philadelphia was disappointing and plagued by injuries.