The Philadelphia 76ers made it official as they signed free agent centre Andre Drummond on Sunday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, however, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported last week when negotiations opened that it is a two-year, $10 million contract.

Drummond previously played with the 76ers during the 2021-22 season until he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a blockbuster trade for superstar guard James Harden.

“I am thrilled that Andre is coming back to the 76ers," 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said in a release. "A tremendous presence, and one of the best rebounders the modern NBA has seen, he made a great impact with us during his first stint in Philly and we know he’ll do the same this time around.

"Andre possesses an innate ability to attack the glass and will fortify our formidable front-court."

Drummond averaged 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds over 79 games last season with the Chicago Bulls.

The two-time all-star and four-time rebounding champion will be relied upon as a veteran backup to Joel Embiid. The 2023 MVP is coming off yet another campaign shortened by injuries, playing in just 39 games last season.

Drummond, 30, has averaged 12.7 points and 12.4 rebounds over his 12 seasons in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Bulls.

Philadelphia 76ers officially sign centre Andre Drummond

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