The Philadelphia 76ers are open to trading Andre Drummond as the 2025-26 NBA season moves closer to the trade deadline, according to reporting from Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Pompey reported that while Philadelphia believes it can compete with any Eastern Conference contender at full strength, league sources say the franchise is willing to part ways with the veteran center despite his role in the rotation.
Drummond, 32, is on an expiring two-year, $10 million contract, which makes him a flexible salary piece for teams seeking frontcourt depth without long-term financial commitment.
Philadelphia currently sits sixth in the Eastern Conference at 24-20, nine games behind the conference-leading Detroit Pistons, and remains firmly in the playoff picture.
At their best, the Sixers rely heavily on Joel Embiid anchoring the middle, with Tyrese Maxey carrying the offense and Paul George providing two-way stability on the wing.
That roster construction limits the need for a traditional backup center in high-leverage moments, especially when Embiid is available and logging playoff-level minutes.
Drummond has averaged 7.1 points and 9.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game across 35 appearances, starting 16 times due to injuries and lineup adjustments.
His value continues to come on the glass, as he ranks among the team’s top offensive rebounders at 3.4 per game, while also providing interior size against second units.
The presence of younger bigs such as Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow also gives the organization developmental options behind Embiid at a lower cost.
From a front-office perspective, moving Drummond could allow the Sixers to recoup draft capital or add a perimeter contributor who better fits their offensive identity.
The expiring contract also carries appeal for teams outside the playoff picture that may want to shed future salary while acquiring a proven rebounder.
With the Eastern Conference tightly packed from second through eighth, marginal upgrades could have an outsized impact on postseason positioning.
For now, Drummond remains part of the rotation, but league sources suggest his name will continue to surface in trade conversations leading up to the deadline.
