IVICA ZUBAC NEWS

Joining practice Tuesday Zubac (knee) is slated to practice with the team in a 5-on-5 contact session Tuesday, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Zubac has skipped the last pair of games while contending with a knee contusion, but it appears he's in better shape as Wednesday's tilt approaches. The team should release an official injury report later in the day, providing more clarity on Zubac's chances of retaking the floor Wednesday versus the Hornets.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers host the Hornets in non-conference play

Los Angeles hosts Charlotte in out-of-conference play

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers beat Wizards 102-93; Washington drops 9th in a row

Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Washington 102-93

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Saturday Zubac (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zubac will miss a second straight game due to a left knee contusion. Moses Brown started in Zubac's place during Thursday's loss to the Suns, but Robert Covington and Nicolas Batum are also candidates for increased playing time at center.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Los Angeles, looks to break road losing streak

Washington looks to end its eight-game road skid with a win against Los Angeles

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suns snap 5-game skid with 111-95 win over depleted Clippers

Mikal Bridges scored 27 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game losing streak with a 111-95 victory over the depleted Los Angeles...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Thursday Zubac (knee) will sit out Thursday's contest against the Suns, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zubac was diagnosed with a left knee contusion that will cause him to miss his first contest of the season and tabs him as day-to-day. In his absence, Robert Covington, Nicolas Batum and Moses Brown will share his vacated minutes at the five. Zubac's next chance to take the floor will come Saturday against the Wizards.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Suns Zubac (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Left knee discomfort forced Zubac to leave Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves early, and he may be forced to miss his first game of the season Thursday. If that's the case, more minutes could be available for Robert Covington, Moses Brown and Nicolas Batum.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Zubac won't return to Wednesday's contest against Minnesota due to left knee discomfort, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The center's outing is done after he suffered the injury sometime during the first half. Zubac posted two points (1-4 FG) and grabbed seven rebounds in 17 minutes before exiting early. Looking ahead, Zubac will presumably be tabbed questionable for the Clippers' next contest Thursday against Phoenix.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active and starting Monday Zubac (groin) is in the starting lineup Monday against Boston, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Despite nursing groin soreness, Zubac will resume his normal stating duty. The center has averaged 10.6 points and 11.1 rebounds across 28 previous starts.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Monday Zubac (groin) is a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old center is at risk of missing his first contest of the season Monday. If Zubac ultimately can't suit up, the center's next chance to return comes Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Zubac is questionable for Monday's game against Boston due to groin soreness, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Zubac was a late addition to Monday's injury report and is in danger of missing his first game of the season. Robert Covington and Moses Brown would be candidates to see increased playing time if Zubac is sidelined, while Moussa Diabate, who was recalled from the G League club Monday, would likely serve as a depth option.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another double-double Zubac ended with 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 37 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 116-111 overtime loss to the Magic.

Impact Zubac was the only Clippers player to reach double figures in rebounds, posting his sixth double-double over the last 10 games. Zubac has scored at least 15 points along with 10 or more rebounds five times this year.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic beat Clippers 116-111 in OT, snap 9-game losing streak

Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 15 boards Zubac posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 123-96 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Zubac enjoyed another big night on the glass, recording 10 of his 15 rebounds on the defensive end. He also collected another double-double, marking his third in four contests. Zubac is averaging 10.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.7 blocks over 24 games this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis scores 24, leads Kings' 123-96 rout of Clippers

Domantas Sabonis scored 24 points on 10 of 11 field-goal shooting and the Sacramento Kings routed the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 123-96

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clarkson scores 33, Jazz beat Clippers to snap 5-game skid

Jordan Clarkson had a season-high 33 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-double Zubac provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 118-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Zubac was coming off a career-best performance with 31 points and 29 rebounds against the Pacers on Nov. 27, and even though he couldn't repeat those numbers here while battling with Jusuf Nurkic down low, at least he recorded a second straight double-double -- marking it just the second time he accomplished that feat in back-to-back contests in the current season. Zubac has enjoyed a bigger role on offense due to the persistent injury issues of both Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Paul George (hamstring), and he's averaging 14.2 points with 13.8 rebounds per contest over his last five outings.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Powell scores 32 as Clippers rally past Blazers 118-112

Norman Powell scored 22 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 118-112

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LeBron James Shares High Praise For Ivica Zubac Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James believes LA Clippers big man Ivica Zubac is underrated

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ivica Zubac: 'Making the NBA All-Defensive Team' is His Season Goal | SLAM Ivica Zubac wants to be considered one of the best defensive players in the League, and he's set a goal of making an All-Defensive team this...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Ivica Zubac's career-best game was two seasons in the making Ivica Zubac, the Clippers' 7-foot center and longest tenured player, had been developing into a productive center before his double-double S...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

Exclusive: Ivica Zubac Reveals NBA All-Defensive Team Goal Ivica Zubac should be an early leading candidate for the NBA All-Defensive team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Exclusive: Ivica Zubac Reveals NBA All-Defensive Team Goal Ivica Zubac should be an early leading candidate for the NBA All-Defensive team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ivica Zubac's career game gives Clippers a reminder of how to win inside Zubac's first 20-rebound game Sunday marks the most rebounds any player in the NBA has had in a game this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM