Drummond amassed four points (1-2 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 11 minutes during Sunday's 118-109 loss to Brooklyn.
Drummond has now played 11 or fewer minutes in three straight games. His role is trending in the wrong direction, and it's hard to see that changing while Nikola Vucevic is healthy.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Continues to make impact
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Drummond ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal over 15 minutes during Saturday's 102-97 victory over the Heat.
Drummond hasn't played more than 18 minutes in a game this season but is averaging 6.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 13.8 minutes across 14 appearances. That's stellar per-minute production, but the veteran big man is unlikely to garner a larger role, especially given Nikola Vucevic's propensity for never missing games.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Logs double-double off bench
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Drummond ended Sunday's 119-108 win over the Pistons with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 15 minutes.
Drummond's impact can be somewhat inconsistent, but he's shown glimpses of production over the past week, with two double-digit scoring totals and two double-digit rebound totals over his last four appearances. He's also recorded at least one steal in nine of 10 games this year. Drummond's double-double Sunday was his first of the season, and he could gain slightly more fantasy appeal if his recent production continues.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Efficient in loss
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Drummond posted eight points (4-5 FG), three rebounds and two steals over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 114-105 loss to Dallas.
Drummond tied his season high for points in Wednesday's loss. The veteran big man is currently operating as Chicago's backup center, but his 13.8 minutes per game aren't enough to garner serious fantasy consideration.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Fully healthy
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Drummond isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener versus Oklahoma City.
Drummond missed preseason action due to personal reasons, but he will be available Wednesday. Drummond represents the only traditional center on Chicago's 15-man roster behind Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Won't play Thursday
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Drummond has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to personal reasons, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Drummond appeared in the Bulls' first four preseason games but will be unavailable to close out the preseason. It's not yet clear whether his personal matter will impact his availability for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Thunder.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Returns to bench
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Drummond isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors.
Drummond will be replaced by Nikola Vucevic in the starting lineup Tuesday. Drummond is expected to serve as Chicago's backup center this season.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Top rebounder off bench in loss
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Drummond tallied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-2 FT) and nine rebounds in 14 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 preseason loss to Milwaukee.
Drummond led all Bulls players in rebounds while ending Sunday's preseason loss to the Bucks one board and two points short of a double-double in just 14 minutes. Drummond, entering his second season in Chicago, played a key role off the bench for the Bulls a year ago while averaging 6.0 points and 6.6 rebounds over 12.7 minutes in 67 appearances.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Staying in Chicago for 2023-24
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Drummond has exercised his $3.6 million player option to return the Bulls for 2023-24, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Drummond will return to Chicago for a second season in 2023-24. Despite being only 29 years old, it appears that the veteran center is on the downswing of his career. His 2022-23 averages of 6.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocks in 12.7 minutes were all career-low marks.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Big defensive night in return
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Drummond closed with six points (3-4 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 14 minutes during Friday's 121-91 victory over the Hornets.
After missing the Bulls' last game for personal reasons, Drummond played just under 14 minutes but still managed to put up double-digit rebounds while adding two steals and a block in his short time on the court. The 29-year-old center doesn't score a ton, but he gives fantasy managers great numbers whenever he gets enough opportunity, particularly in the rebounding and blocks categories. It's been difficult to predict when that occurs from game to game, but he has reached 12-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Good to go
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Drummond (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Drummond wasn't with the team for Wednesday's loss to the Lakers due to personal reasons, but he was back with the team for Friday's morning shootaround and is cleared to suit up versus Charlotte. Before his absence, the veteran big man scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances, posting 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 15.5 minutes during that span.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Participates in shootaround
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Drummond (personal) participated in Friday's shootaround, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Drummond was unavailable Wednesday against the Lakers due to personal reasons but is trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's tipoff. He's scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances, averaging 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game over that stretch.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Questionable against Charlotte
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Drummond (personal) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Drummond could miss his second straight game Friday due to personal reasons. If he doesn't suit up against Charlotte, his next chance to do so will be Sunday's matchup with Memphis.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Won't play Wednesday
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Drummond (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Drummond will miss his first game since Jan. 28 due to personal reasons. In his absence, the Bulls are thin at center options behind Nikola Vucevic, so Derrick Jones and Patrick Williams could see increased run if Chicago opts for smaller lineups when Vucevic is off the floor.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: May not be available Wednesday
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Drummond is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to personal reasons.
Drummond has been productive of late, posting 9.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 15.5 minutes over the past four games, but his availability for Wednesday is up in the air. If the veteran big man is sidelined, more minutes would be available for Derrick Jones and Patrick Williams, but the Bulls may also elevate Terry Taylor or Marko Simonovic from the G League for added frontcourt depth behind Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Gets added playing time in blowout
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Drummond chipped in 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 116-91 loss to Philadelphia.
Drummond delivered an efficient double-double in a matchup with one of his former teams, but it's difficult to put too much stock in his stat line, given that the 76ers raced out to a 28-point halftime lead that resulted in lower minutes for all of the Bulls' starters aside from Zach LaVine. The veteran center hadn't exceeded 14 minutes in any of Chicago's previous seven contests and was limited to six- and seven-minute workloads in the prior two games leading up to Wednesday, so it's best to view Drummond's outing versus Philadelphia as an outlier rather than one that he'll be able to frequently replicate.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Scores 11 points off bench
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Drummond amassed 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 14 minutes during Saturday's 119-111 win over the Rockets.
Drummond was perfect from the field and scored in double figures for the first time since Feb. 24. The veteran big man's role remains too limited for consideration in most fantasy leagues, but he's certainly capable of solid performances provided the right matchup.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Top rebounder off bench
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Drummond logged six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 104-98 loss to Toronto.
Drummond led Chicago in rebounds while finishing four points short of tallying a double-double in a team-low minute total. Drummond has hauled in 10 or more rebounds 13 times this year, including in two of his last three games.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Grabs seven boards Monday
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Drummond logged six points (3-4 FG) and seven rebounds in 14 minutes during Monday's 100-91 loss to the Magic.
Drummond continues to be a sneaky source of rebounds off the wire, grabbing at least five boards for the ninth straight game. Unfortunately, he offers very little else in terms of fantasy production, making him nothing more than a streaming candidate. His playing time remains modest to say the least, as he's played fewer than 15 minutes in eight of those nine games.
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Bulls' Andre Drummond: Limited impact Tuesday
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Drummond logged three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 13 minutes during Tuesday's 104-89 loss to the Grizzlies.
Drummond was coming off an excellent showing Monday against the Spurs while logging 20-plus minutes, which has been odd for him this season, but he reverted to the minimal role he's had all season long in the second half of a back-to-back set. The veteran big man is capable of providing value when the minutes are there, but he'll likely need the Bulls to move Nikola Vucevic before Thursday's deadline in order to be a regular fantasy difference-maker down the stretch.
