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Clippers' Offseason Moves Will Be Put to Test in Ivica Zubac's Absence

The Los Angeles Clippers' injury woes that have been ailing them all season have gone from bad to worse on Saturday night when they lost Ivica Zubac to an ankle sprain.

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NBA Champion Urges James Harden–Rockets Reunion as Clippers Change Trade Stance

A disaster like never before, the Los Angeles Clippers are struggling to find their footing. Seems the basketball gods are having a good laugh. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are failing, and so is the rest of the team.

Ivica Zubac News / Field Level Media / December 22

Reports: Clippers’ Ivica Zubac (ankle sprain) to miss several weeks

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and will miss at least three weeks, according to multiple reports.

San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Bill Simmons News / HITC / December 22

Bill Simmons suggests trading two stars as LA Clippers stumble to 7–21 start, not Kawhi

According to Bill Simmons, the Clippers must trade two of their most important players, excluding Kawhi Leonard, to successfully turn their season around.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 22

NBA Notes: Clippers, Ivica Zubac, Heat, Kasparas Jakucionis, Spurs

Clippers center Ivica Zubac will be sidelined at least three weeks with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Zubac exited Saturday’s win over the Lakers early, and the timing isn’t ideal.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / December 22

Rival execs expect Clippers to explore James Harden talks

There’s a growing belief around the league that the James Harden situation in Los Angeles could come to a head before the trade deadline. After recently

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 22

Injury Report: Clippers Hit With Major Setback as Top Big Man Goes Down

Things have not been well for the Los Angeles Clippers. Due to their inability to compete, the team finished the 2025–26 NBA season with a 7–21 record.

Ivica Zubac News / Hoops Rumors / December 21

Ivica Zubac To Miss At Least Three Weeks With Ankle Sprain

Ivica Zubac will be out for at least three weeks for the Clippers after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain in his left ankle, reports NBA on Prime’s Chris Haynes (via Twitter).

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

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The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

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Kawhi Leonard News / The SportsRush / December 21

'Find More Trees to Cut': Robert Horry Takes a Dig at Kawhi Leonard Controversy While Criticizing the Clippers

By far the most disappointing team of the 2025-26 NBA season has been the Los Angeles Clippers. After an eventful offseason, which appeared to have put them in position to compete yet again in the Western Conference, they have failed to live up to expectations.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / December 21

Clippers finally grab a win, but climb remains steep

The Clippers finally gave themselves something to build on Saturday, knocking off the rival Lakers. That much was real. The climb back to relevance, though, remains steep.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 21

LeBron James won't take Chris Paul's side in feud with Clippers

The Clippers' decision to move on from Paul has drawn considerable criticism.

LeBron has fans concerned with his 'YouTube golf' quip

Lakers' JJ Redick gives no clarity about Luka Doncic's left leg injury

Bruce Brown accuses Kevin Durant of disrespecting him

Warriors have a Draymond Green problem on their hands

Green gets ejected after shoving Suns' Collin Gillespie

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Draft on SI / December 20

LA Clippers Still in Danger of 2026 NBA Draft Disaster

The LA Clippers are careening toward the NBA’s doomsday scenario. The team was once thought of to be one of the better teams in the Western Conference, armed with a host of veteran players who seemingly matched together nicely, and had plenty of experience to go around.

Chris Paul News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / December 20