A look at what might happen. His physicality is something you have to account for. Coach Frank Vogel says the veteran center will start. Andre Drummond - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA, NCAA, and International leagues. Plaschke: LeBron James is back, along with Lakers’ title hopes. ESPN's Dave McMenamin contributed to this report. Andre Drummond will make his Lakers debut on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s playing on a Lakers team that is trying to repeat as NBA champions. I’m hyped.”. UPDATE: It’s official, Andre Drummond is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll become a free agent this summer. Me, him and Drummond and Bron fighting for the boards -- it's going to be tough. He does appear to be in very good shape. The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Andre Drummond, the team announced Sunday, an addition that drew high praise from coach Frank Vogel and his players. Especially when we get AD back. High school softball: Saturday’s results from across the Southland. Broderick Turner is a Los Angeles Times reporter who covers the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers. “He does what he does. ", A post shared by Andre Drummond (@andredrummondd), "He's a big, dominant presence, and it's definitely gonna be a good breath of fresh air to have him come onto our lineup," Harrell said. Instead, it embodies them. For now, Vogel has to figure how to play Drummond, Montrezl Harrell and Gasol, who could be the odd man out in the rotation. Andre Drummond to make Lakers debut Wednesday as starter, Pictures: USC Song Girls through the years, ‘He’s curmudgeonly generous’: How the art world remembers Eli Broad. Andre Drummond may not be headed to the Nets after all. Lakers star LeBron James returned after missing 20 games because of injury, giving the team exactly what it needs to win another NBA title, Bill Plaschke writes. Sam Burns finally finished atop the leaderboard on the right day of the week — Sunday — to claim his first PGA win at the Valpsar Championship. "I got somebody to battle with on the boards now," Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma said. So, we’ll recognize that it’s been a while since he’s been in an NBA game and be sure not to overdo it, but we’ll take a long-term approach with it. With the two teams making Get all the Lakers news you need in Dan Woike's weekly newsletter. Ten former USC Song Girls described to The Times a toxic culture within the famed collegiate dance team that included longtime former coach Lori Nelson rebuking women publicly for their eating habits, personal appearance and sex lives. Over his nine-year career, he has averaged 13.8 rebounds, with a career-high 16.0 during the 2017-18 season in Detroit. A good guy that’s gonna fit in with our chemistry and everything, and he played really well. The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 112-97 on Wednesday night and newly signed big man Andre Drummond lost a toenail.. Drummond was … Update: The Lakers are looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Receive SMS texts about the Lakers, Clippers and the rest of the NBA and text back with your questions. “I don’t know exactly what that’s gonna look like. Roc Riggio leads the Lancers with seven home runs. 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Drummond agreed to a buyout on the remainder of the $27.9 million left on his 2020-21 contract. "I think he's eager and ready to go and ready to get after it. Drummond will make his Lakers debut starting in place of Marc Gasol, and it will be the first time Drummond has played in a game since Feb. 12, when he had eight points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes with the Cleveland Cavaliers. We’re excited about rolling him out there.”. The Lakers won the buy-out sweepstakes by adding the crown jewel of the bunch, former Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond — who also … Eli Broad, billionaire who poured wealth into reshaping L.A., dies at 87. And having the opportunity to play again, I’m blessed and honored and excited to take this opportunity and make the most of it.”. “The level of excitement for me is at an all-time high,” he said. Drummond and agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management had discussions with several teams since reaching a buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, including the Lakers, LA Clippers, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and others, sources said. The Lakers will use their $9.5 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, with Drummond the target, which will also force the franchise to stay within the fixed budget of a hard cap set by the NBA. "Andre Drummond gives us powerful, anchor-point skills on both ends of the court," Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said in a statement, via ESPN. With James and Davis out for a while, among other injuries, the Lakers’ roster has been depleted. He finally gets to play basketball again. “That’s what we’re envisioning, that he’s gonna be a key piece for us, both in the short term and the long term.”. Shenk, the author of ‘Powers of Two,’ resigned as the leader of the Believer magazine and the Black Mountain Institute after a video incident. “We’ll keep an eye on his minutes,” Vogel said. But he seems to be in very good shape.”. “Yeah, he looked great,” Vogel said. He offensive rebounds, he runs the floor extremely well. Andre Drummond drives against Pistons center Mason Plumlee while playing for the Cavaliers this season. Drummond hasn't played a game since Feb. 12, after he and the Cavaliers decided they would separate until a trade or a contract buyout. Drummond, 27, gives the Lakers size, strength, athleticism, defense and a phenomenal rebounder. “Being off for a month and a couple of days, it’s crazy for basketball. The Bucks will be playing a back-to-back game, having lost to the Clippers on Monday night at Staples Center for their third straight defeat. He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft with the ninth overall pick. Getty Los Angeles Lakers big man Andre Drummond. The pick is in for Andre Drummond’s jersey choice as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers will wear No. Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond defends during the second half of an NBA basketball … A two-time NBA All-Star, he has led the league in rebounding four times and also been named to the All-NBA Third Team. "He's one of the best centers in the league, someone that every defensive coordinator is going to have to account for and to figure out how to handle him when they're trying to slow down [Anthony Davis] and [LeBron James] and our guards. He can dominate the game on both sides of the ball. When the season is over, Drummond will be an unrestricted free agent able to sign with any team, including the Lakers. The team announced the deal. Not much has gone right for the Los Angeles Lakers lately, but the addition of Andre Drummond was a nice reminder that the team remains one of the NBA's top contender. Drummond probably makes more sense on a team like the Brooklyn Nets where they need a good big man but the Lakers could be a great landing spot if … Prep Notebook: Roc Riggio and Thousand Oaks continue to dominate. Drummond scored four points in … Drummond spent eight seasons with the Detroit Pistons before a 2020 trade to the Cavaliers. He spoke about his new role on his new team to the media. 2 for the gold and purple. "So, I think that's something that's really, really going to stand out. It's going to be tough for other teams.". Los Angeles Lakers sixth man Montrezl Harrell shared his excitement for the addition of Andre Drummond to the team. The Lakers acquired center Andre Drummond to pair with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Especially for me, never being in this situation. 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LeBron James returns to the court for the Lakers and has a chance to deliver a win but misses a three-pointer in the final seconds of a loss to Kings. F1 racing: Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix, extends lead over Max Verstappen. Vacation destinations have become primary homes during the COVID-19 pandemic as Lake Tahoe and Palm Springs see surges in population and housing costs. After the Cavaliers traded for a younger center, Jarrett Allen, Drummond's role was diminished, and the sides agreed he would leave the active roster until a trade or a buyout allowed him to move on. All-Star Davis would be expected to play center minutes in the postseason too. What are his thoughts? He averaged 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in 25 games with the Cavaliers this season. In fact, he may be headed to a team Brooklyn could see if it reaches the NBA Finals. “He’s been a true pro in handling this. On the air: TV — Spectrum SportsNet, ESPN; Radio — 710, 1330. Vanessa Bryant wishes Gigi a happy 15th birthday. "I think our team got a lot better," Vogel said. Showed me the ropes and what it’s like to be a part of Lakers basketball. Andre Drummond fills immediate needs. Andre Drummond on joining Lakers: ‘I’m not here to do anything besides win’, New Lakers center Andre Drummond had his first news conference Monday and made it clear why he joined: ‘I’m not here to do anything besides win.’, “We want him to help us during this championship run this season, but we’re hopeful that he’s a Laker for a long time to come,” Vogel said. Want to know more about the Lakers, Clippers and the NBA beyond the stories, box scores and tweets?Sign up for Full-Court Text to receive text messages from and interact with Times NBA beat writer Dan Woike. In the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to trade JaVale McGee so that they could sign Marc Gasol to a two-year deal. Eli Broad, a billionaire philanthropist and art collector, played a central role in building such Los Angeles institutions as Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art before building his own museum, the Broad. The remote work revolution is transforming, and unsettling, resort areas like Lake Tahoe. A glossy new TV series set out to criticize ugly Americans. The best of Andre Drummond's 2020-21 season (1:59) Check out the highlights of Andre Drummond's 2020-21 season so far. Vanessa Bryant writes a note to her daughter Gianna, nicknamed Gigi, on what would have been her 15th birthday. And Drummond eventually will play with LeBron James (high right ankle sprain) and Anthony Davis (strained right calf). In seven short and sweet words, Lakers coach Frank Vogel provided the plan for newly acquired center Andre Drummond for Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center. The Lakers' star players and front office recruited the center hard, selling him on the opportunity to step into the defending champion's starting lineup, sources said. “Yeah, he’s going to start tomorrow night,” Vogel said on a videoconference after practice Tuesday. So, I mean, that's a great attitude that you need to have coming into an organization.". Stole the ball several times using his active hands, and everything we thought we were gonna get in him, he showed in practice today. “These guys respect him so much,” Vogel said about Gasol. “It was a great day,” Drummond, on a videoconference, said about his first practice. The Lakers have had inconsistent center play with Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell this season, and Drummond's ability to protect the paint and rebound would allow for him to have a significant impact. Drummond was impressive in practice, Vogel said, getting steals at a high clip and raising the Lakers’ enthusiasm. Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix for a 97th career win and extended his championship lead over Max Verstappen to eight points. After striking out swinging at the NBA Trade Deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers made a splash when they scooped up Andre Drummond after he was bought out in Cleveland. Drummond, 27, averaged 17.5 points and 13.5 rebounds in 25 starts this season with Cleveland. “Being out on the floor again after a month and some change was an incredible feeling for me to be out there. The guys welcomed me with open arms. A look at the top 25 high school boys’ basketball teams in the Southland. What we learned from their first game together. That’s really it. "We're all thrilled to add Andre Drummond, a player of his caliber, to our team," Vogel said following the Lakers' 96-93 win over the visiting Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Justin Theroux stars in Apple’s spin on his uncle Paul’s novel about an American family abroad. But the people they meet there are mostly cartoons. It is a significant number for Lakers … Andre Drummond has been on the Lakers for seven games now. Thousand Oaks is 15-0 and continues to beat up on Ventura County baseball competition. How Andre Drummond fits with LeBron James and the Lakers. Andre Drummond’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers was cut short due to a bruised right toe that sent him limping to the locker room. Dennis Schroder … The Lakers will be adding Andre Drummond to their roster after he clears waivers Sunday afternoon, according to people with knowledge of the situation, reinforcing their front court now and adding a former all-star in their hunt to repeat as NBA champions.. Andre Jamal Drummond (born August 10, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Lakers’ big challenge: How does Andre Drummond fit, and who’s the odd man out? Giannis Antetokounmpo is fifth in the NBA in scoring (28.4) and sixth in rebounds (11.4), and is averaging 6.3 assists and 1.3 blocks. That will be a matchup nightmare for a Nets. Drummond posted to Instagram an image of him in a Lakers jersey with the caption, "Back to work. "I think he's going to give us a big lift in the immediate future, and then obviously when we get going. So, this is a good opportunity for both Drummond and the Lakers to see how they work together. And he’s a true pro.”, Sign up for Full-Court Text with NBA reporter Dan Woike. ", Vogel said he spoke with Drummond and that he is "really excited" about joining the Lakers -- "probably as excited as we are.". LeBron James returns, but Lakers struggle in loss to Kings. Both teams beefed up their frontcourts, with the Nets adding seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge and the Lakers acquiring four-time rebounding champion Andre Drummond. 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