Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Sees action in garbage time
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Eubanks finished Thursday's 117-83 victory over Denver in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with three points (0-1 FG, 3-4 FT) across four minutes.
Eubanks left the bench for the first time in the past four games as the Clippers easily accounted for a disappointing Nuggets team. Having not played in the playoffs prior to Thursday, this was simply a situation where the Clippers were able to roll out their depth pieces down the stretch. The two teams will meet again in Game 4 on Saturday, where Los Angeles will look to grab a 3-1 series lead.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Suiting up Wednesday
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Eubanks (hip) will be available for Wednesday's game against Miami.
After sitting out Tuesday's 127-120 loss to the Pelicans due to left hip soreness, Eubanks will be ready to go for the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Kawhi Leonard (knee), Norman Powell (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (knee) all sitting out Wednesday, the Clippers will likely have room in the rotation for Eubanks as backup center.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Not playing Tuesday
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Eubanks (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Eubanks won't play Tuesday due to left hip soreness, and with the Clippers playing a back-to-back set, that puts him in jeopardy of missing Wednesday's game against the Heat. With Eubanks and Ben Simmons (knee) both sidelined, Kobe Brown could see an uptick in minutes as the Clippers' backup center behind Ivica Zubac.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Iffy for Tuesday
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Eubanks is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with left hip soreness, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Eubanks has averaged 10.0 minutes per game through four March appearances, so if he's unable to play in the front end of this back-to-back set, the Clippers could utilize some smaller lineups with Nicolas Batum in the frontcourt.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Makes most of limited run
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Eubanks recorded seven points (1-4 FG, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one block over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 loss to the Suns.
This was one of Eubanks' best performances since joining the Clippers, but obviously, the workload isn't ideal. As long as Ivica Zubac is upright, it's highly unlikely that Eubanks will be able to make much noise outside of the deepest fantasy formats.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Cracks rotation Sunday
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Eubanks (ankle) registered two points (1-3 FG), one rebound and one assist in 11 minutes in Sunday's 129-111 loss to the Pacers.
Since being acquired from the Jazz on Feb. 1, Eubanks has appeared in just four games for the Clippers, averaging 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per contest. A left ankle sprain caused Eubanks to miss two contests, but the 28-year-old center doesn't look as though he'll be part of the rotation when the Clippers are at full strength. Eubanks benefited Sunday from the Clippers being down two rotation players in Norman Powell (knee) and Kawhi Leonard (foot), both of whom have since been ruled out for Monday's game in Detroit. With Ben Simmons (back) also sitting out, Eubanks should be locked in as the primary backup to starting center Ivica Zubac in Detroit.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Off injury report Thursday
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Eubanks (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Eubanks will snap a two-game absence streak Thursday due to a left ankle sprain. The big man has appeared in three outings with his new club, during which he has averaged 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 8.7 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Not playing Wednesday
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Eubanks (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Eubanks sprained his left ankle during the Clippers' 130-110 win over the Jazz, and the injury is severe enough for him to be ruled out for Wednesday's contest. He hasn't seen many minutes at center since being traded by Utah in early February, so the Clippers could go with a small-ball lineup Wednesday with Nicolas Batum or Kobe Brown at the five when Ivica Zubac is resting on the bench.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Won't return Saturday
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Eubanks suffered a left ankle sprain Saturday against the Jazz and will not return to the game, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Eubanks was traded to the Clippers earlier this week to provide some much-needed depth in the frontcourt for Los Angeles. Depending on how much time he may miss due to the ankle sprain, the team may have suffered a costly loss to the second unit. The 27-year-old big man racked up four points, three rebounds and one block in six minutes off the bench in his second game with his new team.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Cleared for Tuesday
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Eubanks (recently traded) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Eubanks will be available to make his debut with the Clippers after the club acquired him via trade Saturday. Over his last five outings (two starts) with the Jazz, Eubanks had averaged 6.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 16.6 minutes per contest.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Won't play Sunday
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Eubanks (recently traded) won't be available to make his Clippers debut Sunday in Toronto, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Earlier Saturday, the Clippers acquired Eubanks and Patty Mills from the Jazz in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a 2030 second-round draft pick and cash. The trade hasn't yet been made official, so Eubanks won't join the club in Toronto and will instead wait until the Clippers return to Los Angeles before making his debut as soon as Tuesday versus the Lakers. Eubanks is eventually expected to settle in as the top backup to starting center Ivica Zubac.
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Clippers' Drew Eubanks: Moved to LA
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The Clippers acquired Eubanks and Patty Mills from the Jazz on Saturday in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a 2030 second-round pick and cash Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
LA was in the market for a backup center behind Ivica Zubac, as Bamba had recently fallen out of the rotation, which had prompted the Clippers to lean on Nicolas Batum and Kobe Brown as small-options at the position. The 6-foot-10, 245-pound Eubanks gives the Clippers a more traditional backup option, but unless Zubac misses time, Eubanks is unlikely to see enough playing time to gain relevance outside of deeper leagues. Over his 37 appearances (four starts) for Utah this season, Eubanks averaged 5.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.9 blocks in 15.4 minutes.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Won't start vs. Minnesota
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Eubanks will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
The 27-year-old big man will slide to the bench with Walker Kessler (shoulder) returning to game action. Over his last five outings (two starts), Eubanks has averaged 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 17.8 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Records four blocks
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Eubanks amassed 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 114-103 loss to the Warriors.
Eubanks drew another start for Utah, matching his season-high mark of four blocks in the process. Walker Kessler is day-to-day with a shoulder issue, and John Collins is battling an illness. There's not a whole lot to like about Eubanks' long-term fantasy appeal, but he'll be on the streaming radar until the Jazz get some reinforcements back in their frontcourt.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Ejected Saturday
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Eubanks was ejected in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Eubanks was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul after delivering a shoulder hit to Zach Edey. Eubanks' night will finish with four points (2-2 FG) and one rebound over eight minutes. Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh should see more playing time off the bench for the rest of Saturday's game due to Eubanks' absence.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Season-high 17 points in spot start
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Eubanks contributed 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 136-123 loss to the Pelicans.
Starting at center for the resting Walker Kessler on Friday, Eubanks notched a season-high 17 points and four blocks while co-leading the Jazz with seven rebounds. Eubanks is now averaging 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks in 19.2 minutes while shooting 68.1 percent from the floor across his last nine contests (two starts). The veteran big man has proven to be a helpful stopgap solution when Utah gives Kessler a night off, but Eubanks could be hard-pressed for consistent fantasy value when the team's frontcourt is healthier.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Starting vs. Pels
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Eubanks is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
The Jazz will be extremely depleted in the frontcourt, and Eubanks will get the start at center due to the absence of Walker Kessler (rest). This will be Eubanks' second start of the 2024-25 season. He posted eight points, nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 31 minutes in his previous start, a 112-111 win over the Nets on Sunday, Jan. 12.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Productive off bench
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Eubanks accumulated 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 loss to Charlotte.
Eubanks was two rebounds shy of recording his first double-double of the season Wednesday. With John Collins (hip) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both dealing with injuries, Eubanks should continue to receive increased playing time as a bench option in Utah's frontcourt.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Rejoins reserves
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Eubanks will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Charlotte.
Eubanks drew a spot start Sunday while Walker Kessler rested, but Kessler reclaimed a starting role Wednesday and pushed Eubanks to the bench. Eubanks is averaging 5.0 points and 4.4 rebounds across 14.5 minutes per game this season.
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Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Season-high 15 points in loss
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Eubanks amassed 15 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Thursday's 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.
With John Collins (hip) sidelined for a second consecutive outing, Eubanks notched his highest mark in playing time since Nov. 21. The big man also posted a season-high 15 points while leading Utah's bench in scoring. Over his last five outings, Eubanks has averaged 7.2 points and 4.0 rebounds across 13.4 minutes per contest.
