NBA Trade: 3 Teams that could complete a trade for Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond has spent his entire career to date with the Detroit Pistons, although the 26-year-old's long term future with the franchise is in doubt. Drummond has expressed his intent to test his value in free agency next summer and the 26-year-old could draw enormous offers due to a shallow free-agent class.

With the Pistons also struggling to make inroads since the arrival of Blake Griffin, it is possible that the team could look to trade Drummond rather than risk losing him for free next summer. So as the 2019-20 season quickly approaches, here we will take a look at three potential trade destinations for Andre Drummond.

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#3 Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are lacking an All-Star center

The Boston Celtics lost Al Horford in free agency and the team is now desperately short on quality centers. Enes Kanter is likely to start the season at the five, although significant doubts remain over his defensive skills. Meanwhile, Tacko Fall's development is ongoing and the Celtics lack a center to go up against Joel Embiid and Brook Lopez.

Drummond would provide the Celtics with the dominant center that they are currently lacking, and Gordon Hayward could also be attached as part of the deal. Hayward has impressed during the offseason, although the 29-year-old is unlikely to become a key player under Brad Stevens after slipping to the bench last season.

A move to Detroit could, however, help Hayward establish himself as a key piece on a team contending for the playoffs, and the Celtics will be thrilled to offload the remaining two-years remaining on his expensive deal. Ultimately, Drummond could be a monstrous addition to the Celtics roster, and a trade would also help the team move on their most overpaid player.

#2 Charlotte Hornets

Andre Drummond could replace Kemba Walker as the face of the Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets lost Kemba Walker after refusing to hand their longtime star the max-contract that many believed he deserved, and the Hornets need to do something to keep their fanbase onside. With free agents unlikely to consider them as a potential destination, a bold trade is Charlotte's only option, and landing Drummond would be a major coup for the struggling franchise.

The addition of Drummond combined with a resurgent Terry Rozier could be enough for the Hornets to sneak in the playoffs, and the 26-year-old could be convinced to sign a long-term deal next summer. A path to a trade appears difficult at first, although the Pistons were linked with Malik Monk earlier this year, and sending the 21-year-old alongside Nicolas Batum would make the numbers for the trade work. Admittedly, not the most fashionable trade, although both teams could become desperate as the season progresses.

#1 Miami Heat

Andre Drummond could replace the departed Hassan Whiteside as the Heat's starting center

The Miami Heat are desperate to add a second star to play alongside Jimmy Butler, although much of the NBA's top talent cannot be traded until December 15 because of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This limits the Heat's early-season options to a handful of talent, and Drummond is among the most distinguished.

The Heat parted ways with Hassan Whiteside over the summer, and while Bam Adebayo could eventually develop into an All-Star, Butler recently turned 30 and is in need of a ready-made star.

Drummond's arrival would instantly put the Heat among the contenders in the East, although Detroit would demand the promising duo of Adebayo and Justise Winslow. Miami would also need to send another high-earner to Detroit to stay under the salary cap, although with the clock ticking, a move for Drummond could be among their best options.