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Sixers open to trading 14-year NBA veteran ahead of deadline

The 76ers are willing to trade veteran center Andre Drummond -- who is on a $5 million expiring deal and averaging 7.1 points and 9.0 rebounds -- before the February 5 trade deadline.

The Philadelphia 76ers are open to trading veteran center Andre Drummond ahead of the February 5 deadline, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond

MIN: 20.11

PTS: 6.91 (53.11%)

REB: 8.91

AS: 0.71

ST: 0.53

BL: 0.85

TO: 0.82

GM: 34

Drummond, 32, is on a $5 million expiring contract and has served as a dependable backup for Joel Embiid when he's available, while also providing a veteran presence in the starting lineup when Embiid is sidelined.

In 35 appearances this season, including 16 starts, Drummond is averaging 20.0 minutes per game.

An elite rebounder, he's posting 7.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per night while shooting 49.7% from the field. Drummond is a 14-year NBA veteran.

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