Andre Drummond and his impact on Cavs future
Recently acquired center Andre Drummond will have a tremendous impact on the immediate future of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This is not about the performance of Andre Drummond on the court. This is entirely about his contract situation, his upcoming player option, and the fact he is represented by the agency as another prominent player on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Andre Drummond and Kevin Love are both represented by Excel Sports Management. This means that Drummond and his decision on his $28.75 million player option for the 2020-21 season could ultimately control the fate of the Cavs moving forward. If Drummond were to opt in, it may lead to the team hanging onto Kevin Love despite non-stop trade rumors. On the other hand if Drummond opts out, it may lead to a trade of Love. Of cour...