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

Andre Drummond's long-term future with the Detroit Pistons is in doubt
Andre Drummond's long-term future with the Detroit Pistons is in doubt

#1 Miami Heat

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

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