Ivica Zubac News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Pacers

Pacers' Ivica Zubac trade 1st-round pick backfired for Indiana, helped Clippers | Sporting News This was always going to be a close call.

4 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Indiana Pacers were hoping for a top-4 pick. They wound up with nothing in the draft lottery

The Indiana Pacers were hoping for a top-four selection in the NBA draft

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Pacers lose No. 5 pick: Tyrese Haliburton reacts as Ivica Zubac deal results in Clippers taking Indiana's pick | Sporting News The lottery balls did not bounce Indiana's way this year, with the Pacers losing their first-rounder.

7 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Pacers' Draft Lottery Experience Was So Bad That the Team President Apologized to Fans Kevin Pritchard apologized to Pacers fans after losing the team's first-round pick thanks to the Ivica Zubac trade.

7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Winner of blockbuster Ivica Zubac trade is now as clear as can be In what’s been a constant debate since the trade deadline, the debate has officially come to an end, and it’s obvious the LA Clippers are cr...

8 HOURS AGO • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Ivica Zubac trade becomes an absolute disaster after Pacers' nightmare draft lottery The Indiana Pacers lost their first-round pick as part of the Ivica Zubac trade after a nightmare lottery.

8 HOURS AGO • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers' offense has a difficult Ivicia Zubac problem they must solve The Indiana Pacers' offense has a big problem they need to solve regarding big man Ivica Zubac ahead of his first full season with the team.

APRIL 27 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers fans must face unavoidable Ivica Zubac reality sooner than later Indiana Pacers fans will come to an unavoidable realization about big man Ivica Zubac sooner rather than later.

APRIL 9 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin trade is quietly drifting into uncomfortable territory The Indiana Pacers traded Bennedict Mathurin to the Los Angeles Clippers for Ivica Zubac ahead of this year's deadline.

APRIL 2 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers dealt unfortunate Ivica Zubac news at the worst time The Indiana Pacers have been dealt an unfortunate Ivica Zubac update as the end of the regular season approaches.

MARCH 20 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers' Ivica Zubac Out for Season With Rib Fracture After Playing in Five Games Since Trade The Pacers’ big trade deadline acquisition is done for the year as Ivica Zubac will miss the final 12 games of the season with a fractured r...

MARCH 20 • SI.COM

Out for season Zubac will miss the rest of the season with a fractured rib, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact This is a major blow to Indiana's frontcourt. Based on the timetable for healing, the Pacers didn't feel like Zubac would be 100 percent in time for the remaining games, and with nothing to play for, they have no incentive to rush him back.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return Wednesday Zubac (head) left Wednesday's 127-119 loss to Portland in the fourth quarter and did not return.

Impact Zubac was struck in the face and was labeled questionable to return with a head contusion. The veteran center never retook the floor. He finished the contest with 18 points (7-18 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block across 23 minutes. Zubac will have a few days to recover before Indiana faces San Antonio on Saturday.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija scores 32, Clingan adds 28 as Trail Blazers beat Pacers 127-119 to close in on play-in spot

Deni Avdija scored 23 of his 32 points in the first half and Donovan Clingan added a career-high 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers hold off the h...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Zubac is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against Portland due to a head contusion, the Pacers announced.

Impact Zubac was hit in the face and promptly went back to the locker room. Now, the 28-year-old is considered questionable to return to the contest. While he's sidelined, Jay Huff and Kobe Brown should handle most of the center duties.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Zubac (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Despite being regularly included on the injury report, Zubac is suiting up for a fifth consecutive contest. The 29-year-old big man has averaged 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes per contest through four games for the Pacers thus far, shooting 51.4 percent from the floor.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Zubac (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Zubac has appeared in four straight games since making his Pacers debut, including playing both halves of a back-to-back set and notably seeing 29 minutes during the second night. If Zubac is sidelined for the second half of Indiana's current back-to-back set, Jay Huff, Micah Potter (triceps), Kobe Brown and Jarace Walker would be candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Portland, aims to break home skid

Indiana will try to stop its eight-game home skid when the Pacers play Portland

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Six Pacers in Double Figures Against Knicks | Full Game Highlights

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Tuesday Zubac (ankle) has been cleared to play Tuesday against New York.

Impact Zubac was added to the injury report as questionable due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll be good to go for Tuesday's clash. He's averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his first three games as a Pacer.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers vs. Knicks injury report Mar. 17: Jalen Brunson, Ivica Zubac, and more The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are set to go head-to-head for the fourth and final time this season on Tuesday.

MARCH 17 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Myles Turner granted Bucks much-needed relief by outshining Pacers replacement In the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner outplayed his replacement, Ivica Zubac, to secure a minor victory from a d...

MARCH 17 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Questionable for Tuesday Zubac (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Zubac has played in each of the past three contests but is listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain that previously sidelined him for 15 games. If he's unable to play, Jay Huff figures to slot into the starting center role and log heavier minutes in the post.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Zubac chipped in 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Sunday's 134-123 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Zubac has suited up in three straight games for the Pacers, and while the early numbers haven't been eye-popping, there are some positives to highlight. He's scored in double digits in his past two outings while logging at least 24 minutes, which is an uptick from the 16-minute cameo he made in his season debut against the Suns last Thursday. Zubac should grow more and more comfortable as he gets more minutes under his belt, but he's a risky fantasy option right now. Even if he holds a starting role, the change to a new environment and his lengthy absence mean he won't produce at the same rate he did when he was a member of the Clippers, where he also had a more stable offensive role.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Zubac (ankle) will play Sunday against the Bucks, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Zubac is set to play in his third consecutive game, and it'll be interesting to see if his playing time continues to rise. He logged 29 minutes during Friday's loss to the Knicks, and finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and two turnovers. Make sure you've got Zubac active.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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The Indiana Pacers were hoping for a top-4 pick. They wound up with nothing in the draft lottery

Avdija scores 32, Clingan adds 28 as Trail Blazers beat Pacers 127-119 to close in on play-in spot

Indiana faces Portland, aims to break home skid