After the Sacramento Kings' disastrous 2025-2026 season, Drew Eubanks was one of the casualties. The Kings didn't re-sign him, he signed with the Knicks for the preseason, tore a pectoral muscle, and got waived by New York. It hasn't exactly been a good year for his career, but he will bounce back.
Eubanks is a center who joined the league as a Spur way back in 2018 after going undrafted. He started in the G League, then moved up to the NBA. In total, he has played for the Spurs, Blazers, Suns, Jazz, Clippers, Kings, and now the Knicks. Well, in the preseason, at least.
His tenure in Sacramento was short, as he was only there for 2025-2026. It wasn't the best season to be a King. The main reason the front office brought him in was to back up Domantas Sabonis, which was important after the All-Star's injury. But things worked out a bit differently than planned.
Eubanks has had a rough 2026
Rookie center Maxime Raynaud stepped in as Sabonis' replacement as the starting center, pushing Eubanks back. Then, the Kings' other rookie center, Dylan Cardwell, became the backup to Raynaud. Eubanks suddenly found himself buried on the bench and basically out of the rotation.
Things got even worse when he suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb in March 2026 that ended his season. Eubanks' contract with the Kings was over in the offseason, with Sacramento choosing to let him walk rather than re-sign him. That made Eubanks an unrestricted free agent.
His situation was looking up as the Knicks showed interest in using him as a backup for Karl-Anthony Towns. Unfortunately, Eubanks then suffered a torn pectoral muscle and was waived by New York. It's too bad as he would have been a good fit on that team.
Bouncing back is the name of the game
There is no projected timeline for Eubanks' return, but this type of injury requires surgery and what is generally a rather lengthy rehabilitation process. The chances of him being back in time to sign with another NBA franchise this season are slim at best. He will likely miss all of 2026-2027.
Overall, this entire year has been rough on him. He has moved on from two franchises, had a pair of major injuries, and ended up playing for the Kings during possibly their worst season ever. It's not the kind of run any professional athlete is hoping for. It's also hopefully not the end of his career.
Eubanks should bounce back. When he's ready to return, he will only be 30 years old. Keep in mind that players in the modern NBA are continuing well into their late 30s, potentially longer. Eubanks is a solid player who could easily find a berth in the NBA or the EuroLeague when he's ready.
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