Drew Eubanks C SAC Thu 11/16/23 12:07 PM
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Eubanks produced 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 133-115 victory over the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks has yet to start a game for the Suns in 2023-24, but he continues to deliver solid numbers off the bench. He was efficient from the field in this game and recorded back-to-back double-digit scoring performances for the second time in the month. Eubanks is averaging 9.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 blocks in only 19.1 minutes per game across seven bench appearances in November.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 11/13/23 1:05 PM
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Eubanks finished with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 loss to Oklahoma City.
EDGE Analysis
This was refreshing to see from Eubanks, as he was struggling mightily coming into Sunday's game. In his three prior games, Eubanks scored a combined 14 points and didn't eclipse 20 minutes in any of them. He'll look to keep it going against Minnesota on Wednesday.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Fri 11/3/23 1:47 PM
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Eubanks closed Thursday's 132-121 loss to San Antonio with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks saw his highest minutes total of the young season during Thursday's matchup since the Suns fell behind early. He performed well with his uptick in playing time, scoring in double figures for the second time in the last three games. The 26-year-old also had more minutes than Jusuf Nurkic, who played 19 minutes. While Eubanks has seen ample playing time early in the year off the bench, it's unclear whether he'll be able to consistently outpace Nurkic in playing time during more competitive matchups.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Thu 10/19/23 9:47 PM
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Eubanks is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks has seen a fair share of minutes in the preseason and even had a few starts here and there, but he heads back to the bench here while Jusuf Nurkic features with the first unit. Eubanks has the inside track to open the regular season as Nurkic's primary backup, and his play in the preseason has boosted those chances.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Mon 10/16/23 8:31 PM
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Eubanks will start Monday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks will get a look with the first unit Monday after missing time with an ankle sprain. Jusuf Nurkic retreats to the bench as a result.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Sun 10/15/23 4:21 PM
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Eubanks (ankle) is set to play in Monday's preseason contest against Portland, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks will return to preseason action after picking up a minor ankle sprain in Tuesday's exhibition against Denver. He subsequently missed a revenge game in Portland on Thursday, but he gets another opportunity to face his former team with the Trail Blazers coming to Phoenix on Monday.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Fri 10/13/23 10:13 AM
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Eubanks (ankle) didn't play in Thursday's 122-111 preseason win over the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks was questionable for Thursday's matchup due to a left ankle sprain, but he was ultimately unable to take the court. His next opportunity to suit up will be in a rematch against Portland on Monday.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Wed 10/11/23 10:30 PM
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Eubanks is questionable for Thursday's game against Portland due to a left ankle sprain, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks logged 16 minutes Tuesday against Denver, however, it appears he picked up an ankle injury during the contest. If he's unable to go, Bol Bol, Chimezie Metu and Udoka Azubuike are candidates to see expanded roles behind Jusuf Nurkic.
Drew Eubanks C SAC Wed 10/11/23 1:08 PM
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Eubanks posted six points (1-3 FG, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 115-107 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks has garnered a limited bench role in each of the Suns' first two preseason contests. Despite switching teams, the undrafted product out of Oregon State finds himself in a similar position as last year, operating as the primary backup to Jusuf Nurkic. With Portland in 2022-23, Eubanks averaged 6.6 points on 64.1 percent shooting to go along with 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.3 minutes across 78 appearances (20 starts).
Drew Eubanks C SAC Fri 6/30/23 6:14 PM
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Eubanks and the Suns agreed on a two-year deal Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Eubanks started 28 of his 78 appearances for Portland last year, averaging 6.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.3 minutes per game. The Suns pulled Jock Landale's qualifying offer, so Eubanks will have a clear path to consistent playing time behind Deandre Ayton next season, though the Suns will presumably add a view more depth pieces to their frontcourt before the summer is over.