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.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Sat 2/4/23 8:51 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks (back) returned to Saturday's game against the Bulls, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
After a quick stint in the locker room, Eubanks is back on the floor early in the second quarter. That said, it's still possible he lands on the injury report for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Sat 2/4/23 8:29 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks went to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Bulls with what appears to be a back injury, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Holdahl speculates the center hurt his back while attempting a hook shot. Eubanks should be considered questionable to return.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Fri 2/3/23 10:16 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks ended with five points (1-4 FG, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Friday's 124-116 win over the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
On the heels of just his second double-double of the season, Eubanks came into Friday's matchup in position to solidify a short-term starting role while Jusuf Nurkic (calf) heals up from injury. Eubanks made his seventh start of the season but was outshined by second-year pro Trendon Watford. Eubanks hasn't had much fantasy value to this point this season, and even in Nurkic's absence, he isn't worth rostering in standard fantasy leagues.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Fri 2/3/23 5:43 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks will start in Friday's game versus the Wizards, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks will start in place of Jusuf Nurkic (calf), who is expected to be out through the All-Star break. The 25-year-old big man is averaging 7.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 28.0 minutes across his previous six starts this season.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Wed 2/1/23 11:14 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks recorded 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-112 win over Memphis.
EDGE Analysis
Jusuf Nurkic (calf) and Jerami Grant (concussion) both left the game early, throwing the Portland frontcourt into chaos, but Eubanks was able to steady the ship and pocket his second double-double of the season. If Nurkic's injury proves to be serious, Eubanks is the most likely candidate to move into the starting five, and while his numbers on the season are nothing special he could be an intriguing DFS option as soon as Friday against the Wizards.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 1/30/23 9:57 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks drew a spot start at center Saturday against the Raptors, but he'll return to his usual bench role with Jusuf Nurkic back in action. Eubanks is averaging 6.6 points and 6.8 rebounds in his last five appearances off the bench.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Sat 1/28/23 9:43 PM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks will start Saturday's game against the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks gets the nod at center with Jusuf Nurkic (calf) sidelined. In Eubanks' prior five starts this season, he's averaged 7.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 29.2 minutes.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Thu 1/26/23 8:18 AM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks notched eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 134-124 victory over Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks had a strong all-around performance in a game where starter Jusuf Nurkic (calf) exited in the third quarter to injury. Wednesday was just the third time Eubanks played over 25 minutes since the calendar flipped to 2023. He has gone for at least 10 rebounds and two blocks in each instance. If Nurkic misses an extended period of time, Eubanks would have some streaming appeal in fantasy.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 1/23/23 9:53 AM
Drew Eubanks
C SAC
Eubanks posted six points (3-4 FG), 11 rebounds, six blocks and one assist in 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 loss to the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Jusuf Nurkic remains entrenched as Portland's starting center, but after picking up three fouls in the game's first 16 minutes, he ended up ceding more playing time than usual to Eubanks. The elevated run allowed Eubanks to rack up some gaudy rebound and block totals, but the performance isn't something that can be relied upon moving forward. Prior to Sunday, Eubanks averaged 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 18.5 minutes over his last six outings, and that level of production and playing time is more representative of what to expect from him.