76ers Get News on 2-Time NBA All-Star on Friday

The Philadelphia 76ers are ready to take on the 2025-26 NBA season after drafting former Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. The 76ers used their No. 3 pick on Wednesday to select the athletic guard. While that was already positive for the fans, another favorable news was announced on Friday.

According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, backup big man Andre Drummond reportedly picked up his $5 million player option. Drummond will stay for another year with the 76ers as the backup center to the 2023 MVP, Joel Embiid. 

The two-time All-Star has been a serviceable contributor for the 76ers the past season. He appeared in 40 games and put up 7.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. With Embiid only playing for 19 games during the 2024-25 season, Drummond started for 23 games for Philly.

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond agreed to pick up his player option for the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Before the decision was final, Drummond hinted that he wanted to stay in Philly and play out his contract during his exit interview. The recent season was his first full campaign with the organization. Although, he played 49 games for the 76ers in the 2021-22 season.

"Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told @hoopshype," Scotto reported on X.

However, he has never been in the playoffs while a member of the 76ers. Next year, Drummond and the entire team are hoping to stay healthy and return to the postseason. Philly missed it due to the injuries their star players sustained, which led them to a 24-58 record.

The former UConn star isn't the same star player he once was. However, Drummond is still a valued veteran player who can massively contribute to a title-contending team.