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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

Celtics eyeing Ivica Zubac trade that would signal an all-in title push The Boston Celtics are reportedly eyeing a move for Ivica Zubac that would instantly put them in the title picture.

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

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past Warriors 103-102 in wild game with Kerr ejected, Curry fouled out

The Los Angeles Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 103-102 in a thrilling game

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

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.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ivica Zubac instilled quiet message on loud speaker for Clippers to chime in Amid the LA Clippers’ loss to the Boston Celtics, the franchise received an indirect, uniquely delivered message about Ivica Zubac that must...

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

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

Jaylen Brown matched his career high with 50 points and the Boston Celtics completed a successful West Coast swing with a 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Ivica Zubac bites bullet with self-less sacrifice amid season-best win-streak For the greater good, Ivica Zubac made a sacrifice for the LA Clippers that should not shock fans, especially with how great the team has be...

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

JANUARY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brook Lopez single-handedly engineered an Ivica Zubac, Clippers downfall With a bright but concerning update on Ivica Zubac, all signs indicate that Brook Lopez’s decline forced the LA Clippers to take a particula...

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

Progressing in recovery Zubac (ankle) has progressed enough in his recovery to participate in on-court activities, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Zubac suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain against the Lakers on Dec. 20. It's an injury that takes at least three weeks to recover from, so the veteran center should be re-evaluated by medical staff in mid-January, at which point the Clippers will have a clearer idea of when Zubac can return to the lineup. Brook Lopez will continue to start at center for the Clippers for as long as Zubac is on the shelf.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers Rookie Giving LA What They Need in Ivica Zubac's Absence Yanic Konan Niederhauser has emerged as a solid backup option for the Clippers.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • SI.COM

Leonard scores 33 as Clippers extend win streak to 5 with 131-90 rout of Kings

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory ove...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

John Collins is receiving an engaging role for the Clippers. | Sporting News John Collins looks to capitalize on Ivica Zubac's absence.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Clippers' Offseason Moves Will Be Put to Test in Ivica Zubac's Absence The pressure is on Brook Lopez and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Clippers' regretful Brook Lopez signing just keeps getting worse LA regretted signing Brook Lopez enough; now it has gotten much worse, with the devastating news about Ivica Zubac's availability status.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Clippers' Ivica Zubac (ankle sprain) to miss several weeks Deadspin | Reports: Clippers’ Ivica Zubac (ankle sprain) to miss several weeks

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Clippers dealt brutal Ivica Zubac injury at low point With three times as many losses as wins, the LA Clippers have been struggling, and just lost their star center, Ivica Zubac, due to an injur...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • CLIPPERHOLICS.COM

Clippers center Ivica Zubac sidelined for several weeks Zubac sustained the injury in the 1st quarter of the Lakers game and was later ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • NBA.COM

Ivica Zubac injury update: Clippers center out with ankle injury L.A. Clippers center Ivica Zubac is expected to miss several weeks due to an injury, according to reports.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Clippers' Ivica Zubac set to miss time | Sporting News The Clippers were dealt another tough blow on Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past Warriors 103-102 in wild game with Kerr ejected, Curry fouled out

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

Leonard scores 33 as Clippers extend win streak to 5 with 131-90 rout of Kings

Leonard scores a career-best 55 points to lead the Clippers past the East-leading Pistons 112-99