Drew Timme
#17PF · Los Angeles Lakers
Height
6'10"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
25
College
Gonzaga
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
7'1.8"
Reach
9'0.5"
Hand Size
9" × 10"
D+
D
C+
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Drew, in One Read
On the field, Drew Timme grades out as a middling PF for Los Angeles Lakers (C+ Impact). That places him 64th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 30 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 58.8% | 31.5% | 60.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 21 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 21 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 58.8% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.0M
Guaranteed
$2.0M
AAV
$2.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Drew Timme's contract with the Los Angeles Lakers is graded as a D+ CVI. At $2.0M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Drew's production is currently below the league median for power forwards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $2.0M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the power forward market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 25, Drew is entering his prime window — historically when power forwards post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Los Angeles Lakers' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Performance Analysis
D-
#64 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
Drew Timme earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 30 games, Drew is contributing 3.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. Drew's strongest area is FG% at 58.8, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Drew ranks 64th.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Drew's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Drew Compares at the Position
Drew Timme ranks 64th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Drew between Jarred Vanderbilt (D-) just ahead and Taylor Hendricks (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jarred VanderbiltLos Angeles LakersD-Emanuel MillerSan Antonio SpursD-Dean WadeCleveland CavaliersD-Drew TimmeD-
Graded lower
Taylor HendricksMemphis GrizzliesTransaction History
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About this player
Drew Timme is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at PF for the Los Angeles Lakers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Drew Timme, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment D.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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