Brown says Drummond stayed in too long covering KAT fouls

Preseason rotation test stretches backup minutes early

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Mike Brown said he probably played Andre Drummond longer than he should have. His playing time was extended because of K Via @Krisplashed on X

What happened: Brown took responsibility for extending Andre Drummond's stint beyond his planned allotment. Early fouls for KAT forced the adjustment.

Why it matters: Backup-center coverage becomes critical when early fouls compress the rotation. Preseason reps set the boundary for regular-season stints.

What to watch: Watch whether Brown shortens Drummond's next stint when the rotation stays clean.

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