Drew Eubanks Reveals Shocking Struggles in What He Calls the ‘Hardest’ Kings Training Camp Yet

When you hear “most conditioned team” tossed around, it’s usually just locker room chatter—or maybe a coach trying to psych out the competition. But if you caught Day 5 of Sacramento Kings’ training camp, you’d see there’s real grit behind the talk. Drew Eubanks, a seasoned pro now suiting up with the Kings after signing a one-year deal post-Clippers, dropped some serious props on Coach Doug Christie’s grueling regimen. “Hardest camp I’ve ever been through,” Eubanks admitted, and coming from a vet who’s been schooled by Gregg Popovich, that means something. Three-hour scrappy practices, nonstop hustle—this group’s sweat equity is off the charts. It’s no wonder they’re looking like one of the sharpest, toughest squads ready to hit the hardwood this season. If you’re wondering how this all shakes out once the purple and black kick off on October 21, stick around—because things are only heating up. LEARN MORE

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 Christie’s squad has been working in ways the veteran never has experienced over his lengthy career in the league.

“It’s been really good,” Eubanks told reporters Saturday. “Honestly, this is probably the hardest training camp I’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 we’re getting up and down competing.

“And yeah, it’s been great so far. Love it.”

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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 wouldn’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.

“We’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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