Ivica Zubac News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Dealing with ankle injury Zubac is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.

Impact Per Russo, Zubac did not play during the final 14 minutes of the Clippers' win over the Hornets on Monday and was seen favoring his left ankle in the locker room following the game. Brook Lopez, John Collins and Yanic Konan Niederhauser would be in line for more minutes if Zubac is unable to play Wednesday.

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Hauls in team-high 11 boards Zubac recorded nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 117-109 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Zubac fell one board short of a double-double Monday. The 28-year-old center's minutes have stabilized after he recently returned from a sprained ankle, as Zubac has logged at least 25 minutes in five consecutive outings. For the month, Zubac has averaged 11.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest in six games.

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Posts another double-double in loss Zubac accumulated 22 points (11-14 FG), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Zubac seems to have returned back to form after missing five games due to an ankle injury, as he converted 11 of his 14 field goals and grabbed a season-high eight offensive boards. Zubac's return means less minutes for Brook Lopez, who already has been trending downwards despite starting while the former was sidelined.

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Celtics reportedly interested in trading for Clippers big man According to Hoopshype, the Boston Celtics are one of the teams interested in prying Ivica Zubac away from the Clippers.

JANUARY 7 • BOSTON.COM

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JANUARY 6 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Logs double-double in starting role Zubac logged 10 points (1-3 FG, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Monday's 103-102 win over Golden State.

Impact Zubac returned over the weekend and played with the second unit, and he returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Dec. 20 in the narrow victory. Thanks to superior play from Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the Clippers went 5-0 while Zubac was sidelined, but his return will help keep the frontcourt secure and increase the team's chances for further success. Zubac is building on a great 2024-25 campaign by averaging 15.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 30 games this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Will start Monday Zubac will start against the Warriors on Monday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zubac returned from a five-game absence due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain in Saturday's loss to Boston, recording four points (2-6 FG), seven rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes off the bench. While it's unclear if he'll remain on a minutes restriction Monday, the big man will return to the starting five. As a result, Brook Lopez should slide back to the second unit.

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JANUARY 4 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Limited to 21 minutes in return Zubac (ankle) registered four points (2-6 FG), seven rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Though he made a speedier-than-expected return after he reportedly suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain in the Clippers' Dec. 20 win over the Lakers, Zubac operated with a major playing-time restriction following a five-game absence. For the first time since the 2020-21 season, Zubac was deployed off the bench, though he should eventually unseat Brook Lopez on the top unit once he gets fully ramped up. Prior to getting hurt, Zubac had been averaging 32.1 minutes per contest on the season, so after being limited to just 21 minutes Saturday, he could need a handful of games before he resumes seeing his normal allotment of playing time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 4 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Coming off bench in return Zubac will come off the bench against the Celtics on Saturday, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

Impact Zubac was cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain, well ahead of schedule given the nature of his injury. He won't be rushed back to a full workload and will serve in a reserve role in his return, so Brook Lopez will likely remain in the starting lineup and Yanic Konan Niederhauser should also see some minutes in the rotation.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | C Ivica Zubac (ankle) available for surging Clippers Deadspin | C Ivica Zubac (ankle) available for surging Clippers

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JANUARY 3 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Cleared to play Saturday Zubac (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Zubac is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a Grade 2 left ankle sprain he sustained in a win over the Lakers on Dec. 20 and will suit up Saturday following a five-game absence. The veteran center was just recently cleared to return to on-court activities, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction against Boston. Still, his return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Brook Lopez and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Jaylen Brown ties career high with 50 points in Celtics' 146-115 romp over Clippers