Andre Drummond, out since March 12 with a sprained left toe, will miss at least five more games and be reevaluated in a week, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

With the season winding down and the Sixers near the bottom of the standings, Drummond’s season may be over. Philadelphia’s priority is protecting its first-round pick, which goes to Oklahoma City if it falls outside the top six.

Drummond, 31, signed a two-year deal last summer to back up Joel Embiid on a title-contending team.

However, injuries to Embiid and other key players have derailed the season, leaving the Sixers with the sixth-worst record at 23-50.

Drummond has played 40 games, averaging 7.3 points and 7.8 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game, with a 50% shooting rate.

Drummond’s contract includes a $5MM player option for next season, with a decision due by June 29.

He might seek a better deal elsewhere, but the Sixers may offer him a new contract if he declines the option, given Embiid’s ongoing injury concerns.

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