Drew Eubanks C SAC Fri 3/24/23 8:32 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks will start versus Chicago on Friday, per Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Jusuf Nurkic (right knee soreness) is being held out and could miss more time with the Blazers seemingly giving up on their playoff hopes. As a starter this season, Eubanks averages 7.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 3/20/23 10:47 AM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks totaled 10 points (5-8 FG), eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 21 minutes during Sunday's 117-102 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
With Jusuf Nurkic healthy again, Eubanks' role has diminished, but he did post his most points, rebounds and assists Sunday since moving back to a reserve role. Across 49 games off the bench this season, Eubanks has averaged just 5.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 assists in 17.7 minutes.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Wed 3/8/23 7:17 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Jusuf Nurkic will replace Eubanks in the starting lineup Thursday after missing the previous 14 games with a calf injury. Eubanks is averaging 5.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.7 minutes across his 43 appearances coming off the bench this season.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 2/27/23 10:18 AM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks finished with nine points (2-2 FG, 5-10 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 victory over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks drew a ninth straight start in place of Jusuf Nurkic (calf). While he's scored in double figures only twice during that stretch, the undrafted big man out of Oregon State is still putting up solid numbers and is averaging 7.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 56.3 percent from the field. He's certainly not producing at an All-Star level, but his rebounding, defensive production and above-average field-goal percentage makes him a solid streaming option while Nurkic remains sidelined.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Wed 2/15/23 3:42 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks finished Tuesday's 126-101 loss to the Wizards with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
As has been the case throughout his seven-game run as the Trail Blazers' starting center, Eubanks remained uninvolved on the offensive end, but he came through with a strong showing in two categories. For as long as Jusuf Nurkic (calf) remains sidelined, Eubanks should represent an excellent streaming option for rebounds and blocks, though his lack of contributions in other areas renders him more of a low-end option in 12-team category leagues.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Wed 2/8/23 9:07 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks (back) will be available to play Wednesday versus the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
He was listed as probable, so there was never much doubt about his playing status tonight, and now we have official confirmation that he'll be out there. That said, he hasn't been all that impressive as a starter this season, registering averages of 7.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Tue 2/7/23 8:59 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks (back) is probable against the Warriors on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
He was also probable Monday against the Bucks and managed to score 10 points with five rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. He'll continue to see a larger role in the absence of Jusuf Nurkic (calf).
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 2/6/23 8:57 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks (back) will be available to play Monday against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks is dealing with a minor back issue, but he was listed as probable, so there was never much doubt about his status for Monday night's game. He should start with Jusuf Nurkic (calf) still out. Through eight starts this season, Eubanks owns averages of 7.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 swats per contest.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Sun 2/5/23 8:08 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks continues to manage a left lumbar strain, but he'll likely be able to suit up once again Monday. He's started three of the last five matchups and has averaged 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per game over those five contests.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Sat 2/4/23 10:53 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks registered eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 129-121 loss to Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks went to the locker room with a back injury Saturday, and while he was able to return, there were some clear limitations. Trendon Watford played down the stretch, indicating Eubanks may have been a non-option at that point. He remains a 12-team option as long as Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is out, although managers will want to keep an eye on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Bucks.