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Ivica Zubac knows he has something to prove after signing a long-term contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Zubac, who was a restricted free agent this offseason, agreed on a four-year, $28 million deal to stay with the Clippers. With the deal, the 22-year-old big man understands he now has the responsibility to prove he’s […]

As part of a recent interview with Jovan Buha of The Athletic, L.A. Clippers big man Ivica Zubac noted that he has been working on his perimeter shooting this offseason. Zubac has always felt confident with his shot from beyond the arc, but for whatever reason, he hasn’t been asked to use it much. Now, […]

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac had a few options in free agency, but chose to ink a swift three-year, $21 million deal with the team that traded for him before the deadline, paying back the faith they had in his potential when walking away with what was largely viewed as a flat-out steal as the […]

It’s safe to say Ivica Zubac is thrilled to have found his home with the LA Clippers. The four-year veteran began establishing himself as a worthwhile rotation player in the early going of 2018-19, making his case as the Los Angeles Lakers’ top center. But coaxed into win-now mode by the presence of LeBron James, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers boast one of the most talented starting lineups in basketball after signing two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquiring six-time All-Star Paul George in a blockbuster trade. Not to mention their new-look starting five, which is expected to include former All-Defensive First-Team guard Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Ivica Zubac, will […]

NBA fans woke up to the news of Kawhi Leonard signing with the Los Angeles Clippers recently, as well as the organization trading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, four first-round picks, and two pick swaps to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. Leonard and George give the Clippers a formidable one-two punch, but bigger than […]

Ivica Zubac has agreed to a four-year, $28 million to stay with the LA Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Restricted free agent center Ivaca Zubac has agreed to a four-year, $28M deal to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers, Excel Sports agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly extended a qualifying offer to big man Ivica Zubac, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Zubac now becomes a restricted free agent. The center can sign an offer sheet with another team if he wants to and then the Clippers would have 48 hours to match the deal […]

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night to advance to their first NBA Finals in franchise history. Their prize? A date with the two-time defending champions of the league, the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors will undoubtedly go into the series as massive favorites. Aside from the fact that they are the […]

OAKLAND, CA – Although it appears like a matchup between two veteran squads, the Patrick Beverley-led L.A. Clippers and Kevin Durant-led Golden State Warriors saw four key players make their NBA playoff debuts in Game 1. Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins, as well as Clippers’ guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard Landry Shamet, and center Ivica Zubac, all […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac is enjoying his time with the Clippers, so much so that he’s telling Los Angeles Lakers fans to watch the Clippers instead of the Purple and Gold. The Lakers traded Zubac to the Clippers at the February trade deadline. The Clips are going to the playoffs, while LeBron James and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made the phrase “Lob City” a lifestyle during the heyday of Chris Paul tossing the ball up to the rim, just for Blake Griffin or DeAndre Jordan to come crashing down to earth with the ball rocketing through the hoop. Those days are long gone as the trio are now fanned […]

LOS ANGELES – If you ask L.A. Clippers center Ivica Zubac about his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, he’ll truly have nothing but good things to say about his teammates, the coaching staff, and the front office. Considering the struggles to put together wins as well as his involvement in trade talks over the […]

The L.A. Clippers have overachieved this season due to great coaching, a strong culture and a sound front office. They’ve also been blessed with a little luck. Take for example the trade that sent Mike Muscala across the hall to the Lakers for Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley. The trade made little sense at the […]

The old times are usually the good times, or so they say. The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling all year, and they will be missing the playoffs for the sixth straight season. But while most people are already looking forward this summer, when the team is expected to get a high pick in the […]

LA Clippers combo guard Patrick Beverley says the team thanks the Los Angeles Lakers for trading Ivica Zubac to them. Like most in Clipper Land, Beverley didn’t know much about Zubac and how good he was. That changed pretty quickly. “Hats off to Zu,” Beverley said, via Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “I didn’t know Zu was […]

Ever since the LA Clippers acquired big man Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Lakers at the February trade deadline, their defense has gone to another level. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers doesn’t see that as just a coincidence. Zubac is making an impact on both ends of the floor for the Clippers, who are 39-30 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the LA Clippers on Monday in the battle for Staples Center, which means big man Ivica Zubac gets to take on his former teammates for the first time since the Purple and Gold traded him to their co-tenants. Zubac played 33 games for the Lakers this season and was pretty […]

The LA Clippers acquired Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Lakers during the trade deadline, and the former second round pick seems to be happier with his state in his new team. In an interview after their 128-107 win against the New York Knicks, Zubac shared his thoughts about his situation with the Clippers right […]

LOS ANGELES – Ivica Zubac and the L.A. Clippers inched closer to a playoff spot on Sunday afternoon when they defeated the New York Knicks. The win gave them a 36-29 record, setting up a crucial matchup on Monday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, who sit behind them at 30-33. Monday night will present […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s famed skyhook is definitely one of the most renowned moves in the history of the sport. However, as it turns out, very few players —  just one, to be exact — have approached the Hall of Famer about wanting to learn the shot. According to Abdul-Jabbar himself, this honor goes to newly acquired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took the NBA world by surprise at this year’s trade deadline when they dealt Michael Beasley and promising young center Ivica Zubac to the crosstown rival Clippers in exchange for Mike Muscala. Zubac, a 21-year-old taken with the 32nd pick of the 2016 NBA Draft, was a relative unknown to begin […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran center JaVale McGee was reportedly getting upset about his lack of playing time, and that’s one of the reasons why the franchise traded talented young big man Ivica Zubac to the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers traded Zubac and small […]

The L.A. Clippers made a splash at the trade deadline with the acquisition of center Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Lakers. It appears guard Lou Williams may have had a hand in the deal. Williams had heard about the reported interest in Zubac. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, he highly recommended the young […]

The Los Angeles Lakers traded Ivica Zubac to the Los Angeles Clippers minutes before the trade deadline passed. Despite being involved in several trade rumors, Zubac had nothing but great things to say about the Lakers in his farewell message: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmEngBAjbc/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1r43chfnsv6d Ivica Zubac was selected 32nd overall by the Lakers in the 2017 draft, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans at the trade deadline, but instead they traded Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala. With this trade, the Lakers now have an open roster spot which they can use to sign a player from the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded center Ivica Zubac and forward Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers were not able to acquire Anthony Davis before the trade deadline, but did make some moves before time was up, getting a stretch-five in Muscala and parting […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly pulled out of Anthony Davis trade talks after making a massive new offer to the New Orleans Pelicans. Per a new report from the Los Angeles Times’ Broderick Turner, the Lakers were willing to send over their entire young core of players — Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, […]

Despite the fact that he’s been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture on his left middle finger, Lakers center Ivica Zubac isn’t expected to miss any games, according to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Zubac, who’s listed as probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers, underwent X-rays following Saturday’s matchup against the […]

Young big man Ivica Zubac has been one of the most pleasant surprises for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and he has seen an uptick in minutes recently as a result. However, on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, Zubac injured his finger and played through it for the final three quarters. His […]

Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly offered Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, and 1st round pick for New Orleans Pelicans’ star Anthony Davis. They have reportedly called Pelicans GM Dell Demps to let him know that one of the trade scenarios include almost their entire young core. Sources: Lakers […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers limped into Sunday’s game against the division rival Phoenix Suns. The team continues to deal with injury issues, and that was never apparent this game in which three of their five starters were ruled out before tipoff. LeBron James’ return date remains uncertain as he was only just […]

Los Angeles Lakers rising center Ivica Zubac has made significant strides in his third season in the NBA. Certainly, this has not gone unnoticed by head coach Luke Walton. Walton said that Zubac has earned himself a bigger role and more minutes due to his better and more consistent play, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints: […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star DeMarcus Cousins is playing in only his second game this season against the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, Los Angeles’ third-year center in Ivica Zubac had a rude greeting for him in the second quarter of their matchup, swatting Cousins’ shot and then locking him down to force a shot clock […]

Josh Hart, Ivica Zubac, and Moritz Wagner are all rumored to be available in trade discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers. With the trade deadline just a few weeks away, teams around the league are expected to pick up the phone and begin negotiating with other front offices to try and improve their roster as […]

Ivica Zubac played his heart out against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading to a career night and a win for the Los Angeles Lakers. As such, superstar teammate LeBron James could not hold back his excitement over Zubac’s milestone. Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!! @ivicazubac — LeBron James (@KingJames) January 18, 2019 The young big man out of Croatia […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Ivica Zubac has seen a significant uptick in his minutes over the last couple of weeks, and he has delivered, coming through with a pair of double-doubles and stellar overall play. The 21-year-old has not done it without help, however, and he credits veteran centers Tyson Chandler and JaVale McGee […]

Rajon Rondo is partly responsible for preparing Ivica Zubac for his bigger role with the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, Zubac revealed that he had three-on-three games with the veteran guard, while the latter was recovering from a broken hand. These drills created familiarity and chemistry between the two: “I […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton revealed that despite the impending return of starting center JaVale McGee, Ivica Zubac will remain in the rotation. Per Christian Rivas of SB Nation, Walton admitted that it would be tough to send Zubac back to the bench even if everyone’s healthy. The 21-year-old Croatian has been the […]