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Clippers’ Ivica Zubac to miss at least 3 weeks with ankle injury

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without big man Ivica Zubac for multiple weeks due to a lower-body injury, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. “Ivica Zubac has suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain per the LA Clippers and will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks,” Azarly shared via a social media post on X, formerly Twitter.

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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.

James Harden News / Hardwood Heroics / December 21

Rumors: James Harden’s Future Sparks Major Deadline Speculation Across NBA Front Offices

NBA trade rumors have started to pick up, and Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is one of the names that have been mentioned. Amid the struggles the Clippers have faced, many believe the team will be sellers.

Los Angeles Clippers 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 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

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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.

James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Clippers rival exec predicts James Harden trade will be in play

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers hit the floor at home to take on the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers ended up winning the game in comfortable fashion over the shorthanded Lakers, ending their ugly losing skid in the process.

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

Kawhi Leonard News / The Lead / December 20

The Clippers’ All-In Bet on Kawhi Leonard Failed

Heading into the 2020s, the Los Angeles Clippers seemed destined to finally break the franchise’s long-standing “curse.” Years of bad luck, injuries, and disappointing seasons appeared to be over when L.A. signed then-Toronto superstar Kawhi Leonard and traded for another in Paul George.

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.