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Suns lose 2024 pick over Eubanks free agency talks Eubanks, 26, agreed to sign a two-year deal with a player option in the second season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heads back to bench Thursday Eubanks is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Eubanks has seen a fair share of minutes in the preseason and even had a few starts, but he heads back to the bench Thursday 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 odds.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting five Eubanks will start Monday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active Monday Eubanks (ankle) is set to play in Monday's preseason contest against Portland, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Eubanks (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Warriors.

Impact Eubanks missed Saturday's game against the Clippers, and with the Blazers having nothing to play for in the regular-season finale, his absence is not surprising. Trendon Watford should start at center as a result.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Eubanks (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Eubanks missed Saturday's game due to the ankle issue, which resulted in Trendon Watford drawing the start at center and he finished with 24 points, two rebounds, three assists and a block over 26 minutes. It'll be more of the same if Eubanks misses Portland's regular-season finale.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Thursday Eubanks (chest) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Eubanks has started the last seven games, and he'll be available once again Thursday. Across his last seven outings, he's averaged 10.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 27.7 minutes per game, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain in the starting lineup since Jusuf Nurkic (knee) is out once again.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats away six shots Eubanks produced seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, six blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Eubanks didn't turn any heads with his performance in the scoring column, but he managed to tie his season high with six blocks. He also made an impact by snagging double-digit rebounds, his first time doing so since Feb. 14. Eubanks could be a viable streaming option for fantasy managers in need of rebounds and defensive stats, especially with Jusuf Nurkic (knee) and Trendon Watford (ankle) struggling to return to health.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in spot start Eubanks finished Friday's 124-96 loss to the Bulls with 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 25 minutes.

Impact Eubanks moved back into the starting lineup, filling in for Jusuf Nurkic (right knee soreness), who was a late scratch. It appears as though the Trail Blazers have given up the goat this season, meaning Eubanks could be a sneaky pickup down the stretch. While there is no confirmation of this, all signs are pointing to them leaning heavily on their fringe players ROS.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting lineup Eubanks will start versus Chicago on Friday, per Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site.

Impact 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.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Near-double-double off bench 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Eubanks isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Boston.

Impact 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.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid production in win 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats four shots Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Eubanks (back) will be available to play Wednesday versus the Warriors.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another probable tag Eubanks (back) is probable against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Impact 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).

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Eubanks (back) will be available to play Monday against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday Eubanks (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in loss Saturday 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on floor Eubanks (back) returned to Saturday's game against the Bulls, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room 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 si...

Impact Holdahl speculates the center hurt his back while attempting a hook shot. Eubanks should be considered questionable to return.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dissapoints in starting role 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Eubanks will start in Friday's game versus the Wizards, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE