Report: Hawks pull out from potential Drummond trade
The Atlanta Hawks have withdrawn from trade negotiations centered on Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.
The framework of a deal had been discussed between the two clubs, and it included the Pistons receiving Damian Jones, either Chandler Parsons or Allen Crabbe, and a first-round pick in exchange for the two-time All-Star.
Atlanta dealt Crabbe to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday in a trade for former Hawks guard Jeff Teague.
Drummond is not expected to exercise his player option for the 2020-21 season, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. If the Hawks don't make a move for a long-term option at center prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, Drummond will reportedly be one of their top targets in the offseason.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed a strong campaign despite Detroit's lackluster 15-27 record. In 33.6 minutes per game, Drummond has averaged 17.3 points, a league-leading 15.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, two steals, and 1.8 blocks per game.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have flat-lined to a brutal 9-32 record, putting organizational emphasis on youth development rather than the need to acquire win-now pieces.