When will Ivica Zubac return for the Los Angeles Clippers?

Ivica Zubac is expected to miss several weeks due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain.

What is the Los Angeles Clippers' current standing?

As of December 22, 2025, the Clippers are 13th in the Western Conference with a 7-21 record.

Which other Los Angeles Clippers players are injured?

Besides Ivica Zubac, Bradley Beal (hip), Kawhi Leonard (foot), and Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) are also dealing with injuries.

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Clippers' Season Plunges Deeper Amid Zubac Injury

22 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Ivica Zubac sidelined for weeks with a Grade 2 ankle sprain.
The Clippers are 13th in the Western Conference with a 7-21 record.
Multiple key players, including Beal and Leonard, are also injured.

Clippers' Season Plunges Deeper Amid Zubac Injury

The Los Angeles Clippers' difficult 2025-26 season has worsened with the news that starting center Ivica Zubac will be sidelined for several weeks. He sustained a Grade 2 ankle sprain during a recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers, further depleting the team's roster.

As of December 22, 2025, the Clippers are struggling significantly, sitting 13th in the Western Conference with a 7-21 record. This injury to Zubac, who has started all 28 games and averaged 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds, compounds ongoing injury issues for the team.