Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Zubac (ankle) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice and that it's going to be "a while" until he returns to game action, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Zubac was traded from Los Angeles to Indiana on Feb. 5 but has yet to make his Pacers debut due to a left ankle sprain. It appears likely that the 15-40 Pacers will give the big man ample time to ramp up, as they aren't expected to make a postseason push. In the meantime, Jay Huff and Micah Potter should continue to see significant minutes. Zubac should be considered week-to-week until Indiana offers an update on his progress.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Out next two games
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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on The Fan Morning Show on Tuesday that Zubac (ankle) will miss the next two games for Indiana.
After being acquired from the Clippers on Thursday, Zubac's debut continues to be put on hold due to a left ankle sprain. For now, it remains to be seen if Zubac will be able to return right after the All-Star break Feb. 19 against the Wizards.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Questionable for Tuesday
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Zubac (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
After being acquired from the Clippers on Thursday, Zubac has yet to make his Pacers debut due to a left ankle sprain. Over his final 10 games in Los Angeles, the big man averaged 12.4 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists, recording seven double-doubles during that span. If Zubac remains sidelined, Jay Huff is likely to remain in the starting lineup.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Dealing with ankle injury
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Head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Friday that Zubac is working through an ankle injury and won't play until Tuesday's game against the Knicks at the very earliest, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Thursday's trade between the Clippers and Pacers has not been finalized as all players involved -- including Zubac -- have yet to pass physicals. Carlisle relayed that Zubac could make his Pacers debut Tuesday, but it appears as though the veteran center's absence could extend beyond that depending on the severity of his injury. Jay Huff figures to be the Pacers' starting center for as long as Zubac is sidelined.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Won't debut Friday
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Zubac (personal/recently traded) won't play Friday against the Bucks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Zubac was away from the team at the time he was traded from the Clippers while attending to a personal matter, and he won't make his Indiana debut Friday due to the fact that the trade is still being finalized. The big man can be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup in Toronto until further notice.
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Pacers' Ivica Zubac: Headed to Indiana
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Zubac (personal) and Kobe Brown are being traded to the Pacers on Thursday in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin (rest), Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Zubac should slot in as Indiana's new starting center, but with the move to the 13-38 Pacers, his odds of experiencing a late-season shutdown have gone up exponentially. Zubac's arrival in Indiana will likely crush Jay Huff's fantasy value. The Pacers play Friday in Milwaukee, and for now, Zubac should be considered questionable for that one.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Ruled out Wednesday
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Zubac (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This may raise some eyebrows with the trade deadline 24 hours away, but Azarly reports that this absence is not related to that. With Zubac out of the mix, the Clippers will likely lean more on Brook Lopez, John Collins and Derrick Jones.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-double in win
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Zubac registered 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-9 FT), 20 rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-93 victory over the Suns.
Zubac was perfect from the field in Sunday's win and anchored the glass with a game-high, season-best 20 rebounds. The 28-year-old now sits at 24 double-doubles through 41 appearances this season. While matching the 59 double-doubles he posted in the 2024-25 regular season may be a tall task, Zubac has firmly established himself as a reliable and consistent presence on the boards.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Another double-double in win
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Zubac recorded 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 win over the Nets.
Zubac notched his fifth straight double-double and 23rd of the season, which seems to be like clockwork for the big man as he anchors down the center position for the Clippers. Ever since returning to the starting lineup Jan. 5 after being sidelined for five games due to an ankle injury, Zubac is averaging 13.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks on an astounding 60.9 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Grabs 19 boards
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Zubac registered 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 112-104 victory over the Lakers.
Zubac secured a game-high 19 rebounds in the win, 10 of which came on the offensive glass. He also posted his best scoring performance since Jan. 7 and did so in an efficient manner. Zubac has now turned in four straight double-doubles, averaging 15.0 points and 14.0 boards during this hot stretch.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Double-doubles in win
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Zubac had 14 points (7-10 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-106 win over the Wizards.
Zubac turned in an efficient performance and finished as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer, scoring in double figures for a second straight game. The big man led all players with 12 rebounds as well, marking his second consecutive double-double and his fourth over his last seven appearances. During this stretch, the 28-year-old has averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 30.9 minutes per game.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Available Friday
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Zubac (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Zubac will shed his questionable tag and return from a one-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. The 28-year-old big man has started each of his last five appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks across 29.4 minutes per game during that span.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Could play Friday
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Zubac is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Zubac sat out of Wednesday's game due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll have a shot to return Friday night. The team should have a better idea of his availability after shootaround and leading up to pregame warmups.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Out with ankle sprain
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Zubac won't play in Wednesday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Zubac sat out the final minutes of Monday's 117-109 victory over Charlotte, and he's now sidelined altogether for Wednesday. The 28-year-old big man can be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's tilt in Toronto. Brook Lopez seems to be the most likely choice to replace Zubac in the first unit, having averaged 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 25.3 minutes per contest through six games as a starter this season.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Hauls in team-high 11 boards
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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.
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 appearances.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Posts another double-double in loss
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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.
Zubac seems to have returned 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 fewer minutes for Brook Lopez, who already has been trending downwards despite starting while the former was sidelined.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Logs double-double in starting role
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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.
Zubac returned over the weekend and played with the second unit. Monday, 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.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Will start Monday
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Zubac will start against the Warriors on Monday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Coming off bench in return
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Zubac will come off the bench against the Celtics on Saturday, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
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 operate on a minutes restriction off the bench, so Brook Lopez will likely remain in the starting lineup and Yanic Konan Niederhauser should also see some minutes in the rotation.
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Clippers' Ivica Zubac: Cleared to play Saturday
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Zubac (ankle) will be available for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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.
