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Pacers' high-stakes Zubac gamble falls short as Clippers land fifth pick
sports17 days ago

Pacers' high-stakes Zubac gamble falls short as Clippers land fifth pick

Indiana's front office watched the NBA Draft Lottery nervously after trading a 2026 first-round pick (protected 1-4 and 10-30) to the Clippers to land Ivica Zubac. The deal carried a 52.1% chance the Pacers would keep the pick, but the Clippers won the fifth slot, handing LA the top-5 selection while Indiana held disappointment. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard and GM Chad Buchanan publicly called the outcome disappointing but stressed the core remains strong and that Zubac could still pay off in time.

via SB Nation|
#clippers#ivica-zubac#lottery-odds
Pacers' lottery gamble backfires as Clippers claim the pick, Pritchard apologizes
sports18 days ago

Pacers' lottery gamble backfires as Clippers claim the pick, Pritchard apologizes

Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard acknowledged a high-risk February trade that sent the 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers with a condition; the pick landed at No. 5, giving the Clippers the selection. Pritchard apologized to fans for the gamble. The deal also sent Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown to Indiana for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson and multiple picks; Zubac was limited by injuries this season. The Pacers, one of the league’s worst teams, aim to rebound next season with a core around Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard, while adding Zubac to the mix; Pritchard says he’s willing to swing again to chase a title.

via The New York Times|
#indiana-pacers#ivica-zubac#kevin-pritchard
Pacers chief apologizes after risky lottery gamble backfires
sports18 days ago

Pacers chief apologizes after risky lottery gamble backfires

After a 19-63 season, Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard apologized for a lottery gamble that sent the No. 5 pick to the Clippers in exchange for Ivica Zubac with top-four protection, a move fans branded a miscalculation as the lottery denied them a higher pick. Critics blasted giving up Myles Turner and Benedict Mathurin for Zubac, while Pritchard underscored the need for a starting center; Tyrese Haliburton is set to return next season from a torn Achilles after leading the team to the NBA Finals last year.

via New York Post|
#indiana-pacers#ivica-zubac#los-angeles-clippers
Pacers land Zubac in blockbuster center swap with Clippers
basketball3 months ago

Pacers land Zubac in blockbuster center swap with Clippers

Indiana trades Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks (one 2026 protected 1-4 and 10-30; if not conveyed, an unprotected 2031 first) and a 2029 unprotected first, plus a second, to the Clippers to land Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown. The move gives Indiana a much-needed center upgrade ahead of Tyrese Haliburton’s return, while Zubac (under contract through 2027-28) averages about 14.4 points and 11.0 rebounds this season and Mathurin is set to be an RFA this offseason.

via RealGM|
#basketball#bennedict-mathurin#first-round-picks
Zubac Draws Trade Interest as Pacers Circulate Clippers Center After Harden Deal
sports3 months ago

Zubac Draws Trade Interest as Pacers Circulate Clippers Center After Harden Deal

Clippers center Ivica Zubac is drawing trade calls with the Indiana Pacers emerging as a prime suitor ahead of the trade deadline. Despite shipping James Harden to the Cavaliers, L.A. remains in the playoff race, and Zubac’s solid production keeps him attractive to teams needing frontcourt help. He’s under contract through 2027-28, so any move would be for more than a rental as a long-term asset for a new team.

via Bleacher Report|
#clippers#ivica-zubac#nba