Many believed the slow market for …

Many believed the slow market for Drummond was due to his $28.8 million player option for next season, and his insinuation that he would opt out and test free agency this summer, making him a rental in any trade. That was certainly a factor. However, sources said teams also weren’t inquiring with the volume one might expect for a 26-year-old, two-time All-Star because some heavily questioned whether or not his play equates to winning.