Ivica Zubac

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that Ivica Zubac is making steady but gradual progress and will remain sidelined for a while.

Fantasy Impact

Zubac is dealing with a left ankle sprain that has prevented him from making his debut with the Indiana Pacers. While he was able to participate in parts of practice on Tuesday, fantasy managers will need to remain patient, as he still does not have a timeline for his return. Jay Huff and Micah Potter (ankle) will continue to handle the bulk of minutes at center while Zubac recovers.

Ivica Zubac is expected to not make his debut with the Pacers till after the trade deadline.

Fantasy Impact

Zubac was dealt to Indiana ahead of the trade deadline last week. He'll miss at least the final two games before the All-Star break for the Pacers.

Ivica Zubac (ankle) is questionable to play in Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks.

Fantasy Impact

The big man is dealing with an ankle injury right now and may very well miss Tuesday's game as a result. If he's ruled out, fantasy managers should expect Jay Huff to continue to serve as the primary big man for the Pacers in their matchup against New York.

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.

Fantasy Impact

Zubac heads to an Indiana Pacers team tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 13–38, but the focus is clearly on building toward next season with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) expected back. Zubac is averaging 14.4 points, 11 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 43 games this season and should immediately take over as Indiana’s starting center. As a result, Jay Huff and Micah Potter should see their minutes decline.

Ivica Zubac has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers.

Fantasy Impact

Zubac was not on the initial injury report. His name is one to monitor ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.