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

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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.

Key players like Bradley Beal (season-ending hip fracture) and Kawhi Leonard (foot injury) have already missed substantial time, and Derrick Jones Jr. has been out since November. Despite Zubac being mentioned in trade rumors, the Clippers have not expressed interest in moving him.