Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Plays productive 20 minutes in loss
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Eubanks registered six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 20 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to San Antonio.
The 27-year-old produced in his first game hitting the double-digit mark in minutes, due mainly to a depleted frontcourt missing both Taylor Hendricks (lower leg) and Lauri Markkanen (back). With Hendricks out for the season, it would not come as a surprise to see Eubanks play more minutes in the frontcourt behind Markkanen, Walker Kessler, John Collins and Kyle Filipowski.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Good to go against Sacramento
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Eubanks (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Eubanks has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite being a late addition to the injury report with an illness. With Taylor Hendricks (ankle) out for the season, it is possible Eubanks will receive increased playing time as a bench big in Utah's frontcourt.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Iffy for Tuesday
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Eubanks (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Eubanks was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Mavericks and was ultimately ruled out. It appears he's feeling better and has a chance to suit up for the second night of Utah's back-to-back set, but even if he's cleared, he's not guaranteed playing time.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Not playing Monday
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Eubanks (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Eubanks had initially been listed as questionable with the illness, but his condition evidently didn't improve enough leading up to the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff for the Jazz to clear him to play. The veteran center hasn't been part of Utah's rotation this season, as John Collins has been serving as the primary backup to starter Walker Kessler.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Iffy with illness
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Eubanks (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Eubanks has appeared in only one of Utah's two games to open the season, playing a total of six minutes. His status is unlikely to have a big impact on the rotation.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Will join Utah
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Eubanks and the Jazz agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
With this move, the Jazz have secured more frontcourt depth alongside Walker Kessler, John Collins and Kyle Filipowski. However, it's hard to imagine Eubanks carving out enough minutes to be relevant in most fantasy leagues. With the Suns last season, Eubanks averaged 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 15.6 minutes during the regular season.
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Drew Eubanks: Set to hit free agency
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Eubanks announced Friday he is declining his $2.6 million player option from the Suns for 2024-25 and will become an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Eubanks will hit free agency after averaging 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 15.6 minutes across 75 appearances, including six starts, for Phoenix in 2023-24. Eubanks will likely continue to operate as a backup center for a different team if he finds a new destination in free agency.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Questionable for Sunday
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Eubanks is questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to right ankle soreness, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Eubanks has started here and there, but for the most part, he's been playing off the bench since Jusuf Nurkic is entrenched as Phoenix's starting center. Eubanks does offer decent depth behind him, and if he's out Sunday, then Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol would be in line for expanded roles off the bench.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Retreats to bench
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Eubanks will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Eubanks will rejoin the reserves for Wednesday's game due to Jusuf Nurkic being back from a one-game absence. In his last 10 appearances, Eubanks is averaging 4.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Starting in Tuesday's game
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Eubanks will start Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Jusuf Nurkic is sidelined with a right ankle sprain, so Eubanks is expected to see the bulk of the center minutes. Coach Frank Vogel also mentioned the possibility of Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol getting a shot at some center minutes as well.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Does little as fill-in during win
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Eubanks chipped in five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-97 win over the Nuggets.
Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) was out with an ankle injury, forcing Eubanks into the first unit. The team is thin at the position but got some interior support from Thaddeus Young after Eubanks had a frigid start. Nurkic may be back in time for Friday's game against the Thunder, which would move Eubanks back to the bench.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Getting spot start
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Eubanks will start at center in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
With Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) sidelined, Eubanks will be the next man up at center. The big man has averaged 4.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 21.5 minutes in four starts this season.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Returns to second unit
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Eubanks will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Eubanks gives way to Jusuf Nurkic (ankle), who will return to action and reclaim his starting role Sunday following a one-game absence. Eubanks is averaging 4.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.8 minutes across his last five games off the bench.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Gets starting nod
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Eubanks is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Eubanks will replace Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) in the starting five Friday. Eubanks is averaging 2.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.3 minutes across his last three starting appearances.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Still playing after scuffle
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Eubanks will still play in Wednesday's game against the Pistons despite being punched in the face by Isaiah Stewart after entering the arena, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com
The altercation occurred in the tunnel, where Eubanks and Stewart -- who's inactive with an ankle injury -- exchanged words briefly before Eubanks was struck in the face. While the league will review the tape of the incident, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reports, and issue fines or suspensions as needed, Eubanks will have the green light to play Wednesday.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Posts well-rounded line Monday
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Eubanks provided 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes during Monday's 115-113 win over Chicago.
Eubanks hadn't played more than 16 minutes in any contest over his previous five games coming into Monday, but he led Phoenix reserves with 22 minutes against the Bulls. The big man earned the opportunity with a perfect 4-for-4 mark from the field and a team-leading eight boards. The rebound total was Eubanks' highest since Halloween, and this was only his second game with double-digit scoring since Dec. 17, so there's no need for fantasy managers in most formats to seek him out on the waiver wire for the time being.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Removed from injury report
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Eubanks (illness) will be available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Eubanks no longer appears on the injury report after missing Thursday's game against the Lakers. Eubanks has averages of 4.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 12.2 minutes across five January appearances.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Won't play Thursday
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Eubanks (illness) will not play in Thursday's game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Eubanks is day-to-day and should be considered questionable to return for Sunday's game against Portland. With Eubanks unable to suit up Thursday, Jusuf Nurkic could pick up a few more minutes, with Chimezie Metu potentially stepping into a larger role.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Questionable for Thursday
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Eubanks is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to an illness.
Eubanks was a late addition to Thursday's injury report, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up due to his illness. If he's unavailable, Jusuf Nurkic and Chimezie Metu could see a few additional minutes.
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Suns' Drew Eubanks: Efficient as reserve
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Eubanks posted eight points (2-3 FG, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds across 13 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Grizzlies.
Although Eubanks played just 13 minutes during Sunday's matchup, he matched his second-highest rebound total of the season and made an impact on the scoreboard. He's been an inconsistent part of the rotation to begin the calendar year, averaging 5.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game over his last four outings.
