Knicks adding Andre Drummond as potential Mitchell Robinson replacement

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Knicks adding Andre Drummond as potential Mitchell Robinson replacement

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Jul 3, 2026 8:03 PM ET

When Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract in free agency with the Boston Celtics, it left a big hole on the New York Knicks roster.

They seemingly filled that hole on Friday with a free agent agreement of their own.

Knicks are hoping Andre Drummond can fill the Mitchell Robinson role

According to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract to join the Knicks and fill the center spot that was vacated by Robinson's departure.

The 32-year-old Drummond has played for six different teams (the Knicks will be his seventh) over a 14-year career that has also seen him be a two-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champion.

He spent the past two seasons as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 6.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million to sign with the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/VybK9XswUY
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2026

According to Knicks reporter Ian Begley, the Knicks made Drummond a priority in free agency due to his playoff experience and rebounding ability.

Karl-Anthony Towns is still the Knicks' difference-maker at center, but Drummond is a strong backup to fill the Robinson role. Especially when they are getting him at such a bargain rate under the cap.

Robinson averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game in 2025-26, while also finishing eighth in the Sixth Man of the Year voting.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on X @AGretz

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