Andre Drummond Career Timeline and Team History
Andre Drummond was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the ninth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft after playing one season at the University of Connecticut. He played for Detroit from 2012 to 2020, became a two-time All-Star, and led the league in rebounding during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. His move to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2020 marked his first change of franchise before later stints with the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Chicago Bulls. Forbes
Drummond has also been a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, and Houston Rockets, with his most recent NBA assignment in 2024 tied to a short-term contract with the Denver Nuggets before returning to a G League affiliate. His career totals include over 10,000 rebounds and 1,800 blocks, placing him among the most efficient defensive big men of his generation. Basketball Reference
Andre Drummond Contract Details and Team Deals
Drummond signed a five-year, 127 million dollar contract extension with the Detroit Pistons in 2016, which included a player option for the final season. After being traded to Cleveland in 2020, he agreed to a one-year, 3.3 million dollar deal with the Cavaliers, followed by a similar minimum salary contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021. Spotrac
His subsequent contracts with the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Houston Rockets were all one-year veteran minimum deals, with total earnings from those deals each below 3 million dollars. In 2024, Drummond signed a rest-of-season contract with the Denver Nuggets at the veteran minimum salary, and his current salary for the 2024-25 season is listed at 2.6 million dollars with the Nuggets before any potential buyout or trade. Hooptroop
Andre Drummond Current Team and Roster Status
As of the latest available roster updates, Andre Drummond is not on an NBA active roster and has been moving between NBA and G League deals, most recently appearing with the Denver Nuggets before being waived and joining a Denver Nuggets G League affiliate. His most recent team assignment was the Grand Rapids Gold, the Nuggets NBA G League affiliate, where he played in early 2024. NBA G League
Drummond remains a free agent with no current multi-year commitment, and his next team is expected to be determined by short-term deals, training camp invites, or G League signings rather than a major contract. His career trajectory now centers on finding a stable rotation role or a coaching and mentorship position within an NBA organization, with his most recent public team affiliation still tied to the Denver Nuggets system. ESPN