The Bulls have signed a big-time Center

Shams Charania reported that free-agent center Andre Drummond is finalizing a deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Drummond, 28, is expected to only command a minimum salary, making him a more realistic target for a reserve role. He averaged 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1 block and 0.9 steals in 24 games (all starts) with the Nets after being dealt there as part of the midseason James Harden trade. In 49 appearances with Philadelphia beforehand (37 off the bench), he averaged 7.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks.

He is a strong rebounder and a capable defender, Drummond is the ideal starter or cheap backup for the Bulls.