IVICA ZUBAC NEWS

Clippers Starter Breaks Silence About Major Injury Ivica Zubac has never dealt with an injury this long.

JANUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Clippers center Ivica Zubac sidelined next four weeks because of calf strain The Clippers announced before their game against Oklahoma City that center Ivica Zubac has a strained right calf and probably will be out fo...

JANUARY 17 • LATIMES.COM

Sidelined at least four weeks The Clippers announced Tuesday that Zubac has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Zubac has already been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder and is now set to miss an extended period due to a right calf strain. Daniel Theis and Mason Plumlee will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. Zubac will likely aim to return to action in mid-February.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

What Ivica Zubac's latest injury could mean for the Clippers Zubac's injury designation has become a recurring issue, one that needs to be monitored appropriately.

JANUARY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out vs. Thunder Zubac (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Zubac is in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a right calf issue. Daniel Theis figures to draw another start at center in Zubac's absence.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Zubac is considered day-to-day due to right calf tightness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zubac was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, and is now considered day-to-day. He is considered doubtful at best for Tuesday's game against the Thunder. If he is unable to go, Daniel Theis and Mason Plumlee will likely see extended minutes.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Zubac is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to right calf tightness, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Zubac was originally listed in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game despite being a late addition to the injury report, but he ultimately will be sidelined for the first time this season. Daniel Theis will get the start in place of Zubac and Mason Plumlee should see an increase in minutes backing him up.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting despite questionable tag Zubac, who was a late addition to the Clippers' injury report due to right calf tightness, is starting Sunday against the Timberwolves, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast re...

Impact Zubac was deemed questionable for Sunday's matchup less than an hour before tipoff, but he'll still be part of the starting lineup against Minnesota. Whether he'll face any restrictions remains to be seen, but he's averaged 14.8 points and 11.4 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers rout Suns 138-111 for 2nd time in 5 days behind Paul George, Ivica Zubac

The Clippers were coming off a three-point loss to the Lakers on Sunday that snapped their five-game winning streak.

JANUARY 9

Clippers rout Suns 138-111 for 2nd time in 5 days behind George and Zubac

Paul George scored 25 points, Ivica Zubac added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Suns 138-111 for the second time in five days

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads team with double-double Zubac supplied 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes during Sunday's 106-103 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Zubac had an excellent game in the paint despite tough opposition from Anthony Davis, and he bested his rival by nine rebounds in the loss. Thanks to contributions from Zubac and others, the Clippers looked solid defensively but couldn't get much going on offense. Zubac and Paul George were the only players to score more than 20 points in the defeat.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates with 20 rebounds Zubac produced 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 FT), 20 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during Friday's 117-106 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Zubac is playing at an extremely high level and is on pace to beat career highs in every major category. He's improved the most as a scorer, averaging 12.3 points per game while converting 63.5 percent of his shots. His 20 boards marked his highest rebound total since last November, when he corralled a whopping 29 rebounds against the Pacers.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

18/14 double-double in win Zubac totaled 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-8 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 113-104 victory over the Hornets.

Impact The Clippers' starting lineup finally did enough to make up for Kawhi Leonard's (hip) absence, and Zubac enjoyed one of his best stat lines of the season in the win. Zubac's fantasy relevancy is boosted by the fact that the team doesn't have many options for replacement big men, as players like Daniel Theis and P.J. Tucker have struggled in relief.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Boston Zubac closed with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block across 27 minutes during Saturday's 145-108 loss to the Celtics.

Impact The double-double was his ninth of the season in 29 games, but seven of them have come in the last 15 contests. Zubac is averaging 13.7 points, 9.9 boards, 1.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over that stretch, and he isn't expected to get competition for minutes again from Mason Plumlee (knee) until some time in January.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong double-double in win Zubac produced 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 26 minutes during Monday's 151-127 victory over Indiana.

Impact Zubac made the most of a favorable matchup, grabbing a season-high 16 rebounds in his eighth double-double of the season. Although he rarely sets the world on fire with his production, Zubac has been a top 100 player over the past month. He typically provides rebounds and efficiency, although his block numbers have been a pleasant surprise.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in win Zubac posted 18 points (9-15 FG), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 42 minutes during Friday's 117-103 win over the Jazz.

Impact Zubac posted solid numbers after missing the double-double milestone in his last two performances, and he logged his highest minute total of the season in the victory. Zubac rarely plays more then 30 minutes, but with Daniel Theis (illness) and Mason Plumlee (knee) sidelined, the big man was forced to register more time on the court.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong double-double not enough Zubac produced 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds and one block across 27 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Zubac appears to be finding his niche with the new-look Clippers, as the big man has recorded three double-doubles over his last four games. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.5 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 28.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active at both ends Wednesday Zubac racked up 14 points (7-12 FG), eight rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 131-117 victory over the Kings.

Impact Zubac finished with a solid stat line and came quite close to posting what would've been his third straight double-double. The big man is making the most of his touches near the rim in an offense led by several dominant ball handlers such as James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and he remains valuable in all formats, both due to his starting role but also due to his two-way contributions. He's averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game over his last five outings.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates with 23 points Zubac closed Monday's 113-104 loss to the Nuggets with 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes.

Impact Nikola Jokic (back) took the night off for Denver, so Zubac went to battle with DeAndre Jordan. His 23 points mark a new season high, while his 14 rebounds matched his season best. Zubac is posting similar numbers to his 2022-23 season in terms of counting stats, but he's on pace to shoot a career-low 60.4 percent from the free throw line.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third double-double of season Zubac posted 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-5 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Saturday's 107-88 win over Dallas.

Impact Zubac recorded a double-double for the first time since Nov. 8, and this 14-rebound haul was his best mark of the campaign. Zubac has a secondary role on a star-studded offensive surrounded by players such as Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden, but he can get the job done as a rim protector and finisher. Zubac is averaging 9.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in November.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double Zubac registered 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 109-102 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Zubac flirts with a double-double most nights despite handling a secondary offensive role. He's averaging similar numbers in most categories compared to last season, but he has seen an uptick in blocks this year, posting a career-high 1.5 per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 13 rebounds in loss Zubac accumulated nine points (2-8 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 111-108 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Opposing centers should never expect much when they line up opposite Nikola Jokic, but Zubac was able to collect his share of boards. Zubac's single-digit scoring total isn't out of the ordinary, as he's failed to reach double-digits six times over 10 games. The scoring deficiency inhibits his ability to record double-doubles, which is worth a fantasy bonus in some formats.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Zubac registered 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 144-126 loss to Dallas.

Impact Zubac ended just two rebounds away from posting a double-double. While he'll never be tasked with carrying the offense, especially considering all the players surrounding him, he is a good finisher near the rim and provides value as a potential double-double threat every night. Zubac has two double-doubles on the season and has already scored in double digits four times.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive effort Zubac finished Monday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks with eight points (3-3 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes.

Impact Zubac played a season-high 30 minutes, but his production remained similar to previous games. He's not known as a shot blocker, but Zubac has swatted at least one shot in five of six appearances, multiple shots three times and is averaging a career-best 1.8 per game. If Zubac can maintain that level of production all season, he'll certainly outperform his ADP, given he has a solid floor as a consistent double-double threat.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Orlando Zubac (quadriceps) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Magic, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Zubac has been upgraded from questionable to probable Tuesday despite dealing with a quad injury. The 26-year-old big man has averaged 14.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 22.7 minutes across his first three appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE