Drew Eubanks calls Kings training camp ‘hardest†of NBA career – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The Kings might be the most conditioned team during the 2025-26 NBA season.

On Day 5 of Sacramento training camp, power forward Drew Eubanks explained how coach Doug Christieâ€s squad has been working in ways the veteran never has experienced over his lengthy career in the league.

“Itâ€s been really good,†Eubanks told reporters Saturday. “Honestly, this is probably the hardest training camp Iâ€ve had or ever been a part of. It seems like every single day has been a two-and-a-half-hour [or] three-hour practice where weâ€re getting up and down competing. 

“And yeah, itâ€s been great so far. Love it.â€

Eubanks, who signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Kings on July 8 after being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers, is a seven-year NBA veteran.

His endorsement of how challenging the Kings†training camp is appears to be positive. And Eubanks wouldnâ€t mess around, considering he played four seasons under legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

Sacramento hopes Eubanks can help the Kings off the bench, especially as a reserve behind star center Domantas Sabonis. Eubanks is confident that the tiring regimen only will help the new-look Purple and Black when the season starts on Oct. 21.

“Weâ€re just going to be in better shape once the season starts — more connected,†Eubanks said.

Eubanks has career averages of 5.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists. He will be competing with players such as Dario Šarić for reserve minutes in the frontcourt.

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