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IND • Center • #40
7 days ago
Zubac is progressing in his recovery from a sprained ankle, but he may not return to game action anytime soon. And, given where the Pacers are in the standings, it would likely be in the team’s best interest to keep Zubac out for as long as possible. Jay Huff should remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Center • #40
16 days ago
Fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer to see Zu in a Pacers’ uniform, and it’s unlikely he sees a ton of run for Indiana down the stretch of a lost season. While Zubac is on the shelf, Jay Huff should continue to start at center.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Center • #40
21 days ago
Even though the Pacers are not in contention this season, Zubac is signed through the 2027-28 season with his three-year, $58.6 million deal. The 28-year-old is averaging 14.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 43 games this season. He will slide into the starting center role for a team in desperate need of a big man, and then will form a strong core with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam next season. This trade is also good news for the Thunder, who own the rights to the Clippers’ first-round pick. With the Clippers trading away Zubac and James Harden, that pick figures to be pretty high in the upcoming draft. The Pacers are also sending their 2016 first-round pick to the Clippers, but that pick is top 1-4 and 10-30 protected. Given that the Pacers currently have the third-worst record in the NBA, it would be a huge risk for them to play their best lineup going forward and risk picking in that 5-9 range. As a result, we may see a lot of rest days for their better players, including Zubac, in the days ahead.
Source: Shams Charania
LAC • Center • #40
22 days ago
Zubac’s absence is not trade-related, according to multiple reports. Nevertheless, the 28-year-old center will miss Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers for personal reasons. Brook Lopez could move into the starting lineup, but isn’t worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
LAC • Center • #40
24 days ago
Zubac became the only player in the NBA to have 20 rebounds in a game and not miss from the field since 2020. The 28-year-old center completely dominated the boards as the Clippers out-rebounded the Suns 63-35. His scoring hasn’t lived up to his preseason ADP, though his rebounding has been tremendous. Zubac has provided 14th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers have four games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Monday.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
For the first time since late November, Zubac has hit double digits in rebounds in five consecutive games. The 19 boards accumulated on Thursday weren’t a career-high, but they were a season-high for the 7-footer. Decreased scoring production has negatively affected Zubac’s fantasy value this season, but there have also been decreases in rebounds, steals and blocked shots. While he remains a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, Zubac’s fantasy ceiling has been lower than many expected.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
For the first time in two weeks, Zubac has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games. The Clippers’ center was responsible for five turnovers, but many post players struggle with that category. Since returning from a sprained ankle, Zubac has hit double digits in rebounds in five of the eight games he’s played. If he’s held out of Tuesday’s game against the Bulls, Brook Lopez (six points, four steals and one blocked shot) would be the next man up.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac had 11 rebounds in Monday’s win over the Hornets, but only tallied nine points. The 28-year-old center completed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds in Friday’s overtime win over the Raptors. He’s provided just 12th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Clippers are off until Monday’s game against the Wizards on the road.
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac will be back in the lineup after missing one game against the Wizards on Wednesday. His return will push Brook Lopez back to the bench after he logged 21 minutes as the starting center against Washington
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac was held out of Wednesday’s win over the Wizards, with Brook Lopez logging 21 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. While his production was modest, Lopez is still worth streaming when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac’s lingering ankle injury will cost him at least one game, and Brook Lopez should absorb most of his vacated minutes. BroLo is worth streaming, and John Collins should see a bump in playing time, too.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAC • Center • #40
about 1 month ago
Zubac is dealing with the ankle injury again, though he has played in the Clippers’ last six games. If he is ruled out, Brook Lopez could return to the starting lineup, with John Collins taking on extra minutes at center.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
After attempting three shots from the field in his return to the starting lineup on Monday, Zubac was far more involved on Wednesday. The 14 attempts were the most he’s had in a game since December 11 (six games played), and Zubac finished with his first double-double with at least 20 points since November 23. With Zubac playing starters’ minutes, now is the time for the few who still have Brook Lopez rostered to move on. He played 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, finishing with six points (2-of-8 FGs), one block and two three-pointers.
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Zubac came off the bench in his first game back following a five-game absence, but he was back in the starting lineup for this one. He did most of his scoring at the free throw line, but he was immediately able to record a double-double in his first game back with a normal workload. Zubac will get back to being a strong fantasy option now that he is healthy and available. He’ll look to have another strong performance against the Knicks on Wednesday.
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Zubac came off the bench in his return from a five-game absence on Saturday and logged 20 minutes. He’ll return to the starting unit in his second game back, which will likely push Brook Lopez to the bench. Lopez will lose the streaming value he held and should be returned to the waiver wire.
Source: Tomer Azarly
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Zubac failed to make a significant impact, despite logging 20 minutes in his return from a five-game absence due to a sprained ankle that he suffered back on December 20. The 28-year-old big man was unable to exploit Boston’s lack of strong interior defense, attempting just six shots in a one-sided affair. Fantasy managers should anticipate the Clippers keeping a governor on his workload for at least a couple additional contests as he works his way back to full strength.
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Zubac has returned from a sprained ankle sooner than expected, as he suffered a Grade 2 sprain during a December 20 win over the Lakers. However, according to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, the 7-footer volunteered to come off the bench since the team has been playing well in his absence. Brook Lopez will remain in the starting lineup for at least one more night.
Source: Joey Linn
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Sidelined since injuring his ankle during a December 20 win over the Lakers, Zubac will be available on Saturday. Brook Lopez has filled in admirably as his replacement in the lineup, providing a different look offensively with his three-point shooting. With Zubac back, Yanic Konan Niederhäuser will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Shams Charania
LAC • Center • #40
about 2 months ago
Zubac injured his ankle during a December 20 win over the Lakers and was given a three-week timeline to return. For him to progress to on-court work is a step in the right direction, but the timeline has not changed. Brook Lopez will remain the starter in Zubac’s absence, with Yanic Konan Niederhäuser filling in as the backup.
Source: Justin Russo
LAC • Center • #40
2 months ago
Zubac injured his ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s win over the Lakers and did not return. Brook Lopez played 25 minutes off the bench, and he’s the most likely option to move into the starting lineup. There may be times when the Clippers go small and use Nicolas Batum, but Lopez is the superior option for fantasy managers.
Source: Chris Haynes
LAC • Center • #40
2 months ago
Zubac rolled his left ankle during the first quarter of Saturday’s game, with team trainers taking him back to the locker room immediately after. The 7-footer has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Brook Lopez, who had fallen out of the rotation, will figure prominently in the Clippers’ lineup. And he would be worth picking up if Zubac misses additional time.
Source: Law Murray
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac tied his season-high with 33 points against the Rockets on Wednesday. Almost as surprising as the high scoring output for Zubac was that he’s been held to seven and six rebounds in two of his last three games. The Clippers are back in action Monday against the Grizzlies.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac started another double-double streak on Saturday after seeing his previous run of three straight end on Friday. Over the past two weeks, he has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his season-long production. Zubac and the Clippers play once in Week 8, as they visit the Rockets on Thursday.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac’s production on Friday was minimal compared to what he has shown over the past couple of seasons. The veteran center didn’t find many scoring opportunities on Friday, and was surprisingly unimpactful on the glass in his 35 minutes of game action. As a result, his streak of double-doubles ended at three games, and he failed to secure double-digit rebounds for the first time since November 22 against the Hornets. He’ll have a chance to bounce back quickly on the second night of a back-to-back against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac has now had at least four assists in six of his last seven games. It’s starting to become a trend for the 28-year-old center. Zubac has also had at least 17 rebounds in three of his last eight games. He’ll get the chance for his fourth consecutive double-double against the Grizzlies on Friday.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac was once again a bright spot in a loss for the Clippers. They’ve lost five straight, and he has grabbed double-digit rebounds in each game. Zubac’s production has only dropped slightly from last season, and he’ll continue to consistently produce, even if things aren’t going well in LA. Next up is Atlanta on Wednesday, and they’re one of the worst rebounding teams in the league.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
After failing to hit double figures in scoring for the first time since November 4 in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies, Zubac began a new streak on Saturday. The double-double was his 12th of the season, and the playing time remains high. Zubac has played at least 32 minutes in four straight and nine of his last ten games. The concern after Saturday’s game was the collision with Dallas’ Dwight Powell, which caused Zubac to hit the back of his head on the court. He stayed in the game, but with the Clippers visiting Miami on Monday, we’ll have to see whether the 7-footer’s name appears on the injury report.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac’s streak of double-digit scoring efforts ended at 11 on Friday, as he struggled to get clean looks with Memphis’ Zach Edey on the floor. However, he did hit double figures in rebounds for the seventh time in his last eight games. Just as important has been the playing time, with Zubac averaging 34.0 minutes per game over the last two weeks. If that continues, his chances of making good on the preseason Yahoo! ADP (36) will improve.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
After a modest showing in Saturday’s win over the Hornets, Zubac recorded one of his best stat lines of the season in Cleveland. He finished two rebounds shy of a 30/20 game while posting excellent percentages from the field and the foul line. Zubac did not record any defensive stats, but he began Sunday averaging 0.5 steals and 0.9 blocks per game, so that wasn’t too surprising. Averaging 31.5 minutes per game, Zubac is closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats after a relatively slow start to the season.
LAC • Center • #40
3 months ago
Zubac hadn’t recorded more than four assists in a game so far this season entering play Saturday, but dished out six assists in the win over the Hornets. Otherwise, the 28-year-old center had a fairly normal game contributing 18 points, nine rebounds and one block. The Clippers close out Week 5 Sunday against the Cavaliers.