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6. Februar 2026
Dealing with ankle injury
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.
Analyse
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.
6. Februar 2026
Won't debut Friday
Zubac (personal/recently traded) won't play Friday against the Bucks, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analyse
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.
5. Februar 2026
Headed to Indiana
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.
Analyse
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.
4. Februar 2026
Ruled out Wednesday
Zubac (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Analyse
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.
2. Februar 2026
Double-double in win
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.
Analyse
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.
