Andre Drummond Injury Update
Andre Drummond is dealing with a right knee contusion/hyperextension, but has avoided a serious long‑term injury and has already returned to the floor for the Philadelphia 76ers. The scare came first against the Nets, when Drummond landed awkwardly, was unable to put weight on his right leg, and had to be taken to the locker room in a wheelchair, which instantly set off social media alarms about a major knee issue.
Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) shared on X that Andre Drummond (knee) received an MRI that showed no structural damage.
Follow‑up evaluation, though, brought comparatively good news: imaging and exams pointed to a hyperextended right knee and contusion rather than ligament damage, keeping him in the “day‑to‑day but scary to watch live” category. Official NBA injury reports then listed Drummond as questionable with a right knee contusion for the Hawks and Wizards games, and he was held out early against Atlanta after just six minutes when soreness flared back up.
By Tuesday, he had gone through morning shootaround in a starter’s practice jersey, was upgraded to available, and was confirmed as starting against Washington with Joel Embiid still sidelined, shaking off that questionable tag. Recent box-score notes show that he not only played but managed another double‑double in limited minutes, reinforcing the idea that this is a manageable knee issue rather than something that will keep him out for weeks. Sixers Nation (@SixersNationCP) shared on X that Andre Drummond got the bucket AND the foul on Tuesday match.
For fantasy managers and Sixers fans, the practical takeaway from the latest Andre Drummond injury update is that he remains in the rotation and can still start when Embiid sits, but his knee will likely be monitored closely on back‑to‑backs and after any awkward landings. Reports consistently describe his status as day‑to‑day, with the team prepared to lean more on Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow if any setback forces a short absence, so checking the game‑day injury report before locking in lineups is still smart.
Overall, though, the most important detail for now is simple: Drummond’s injury looked much worse live than it ultimately was, and he is back on the court contributing for Philadelphia rather than heading for a long stint on the sideline.
Disclaimer
This Andre Drummond injury update is based on recent public reports, official game notes, and widely available news coverage and may change as new information is released. It is provided for general information and fan interest only and should not be treated as medical advice, betting guidance, or an official statement from the Philadelphia 76ers or the NBA.
