Overview
- Zubac sustained a fractured rib in Wednesday’s loss to Portland and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, per the Indianapolis Star reporting cited by multiple outlets.
- He exited that game after taking an elbow from Donovan Clingan and being diagnosed with a head contusion, though the timing of the rib fracture remains unclear.
- The Pacers acquired Zubac from the Clippers on Feb. 5, but a left ankle sprain from Dec. 20 delayed his Indiana debut until last week.
- In five games with the Pacers he averaged 11.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 23.6 minutes, with full-season marks of 14.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
- Jay Huff is expected to reclaim the starting center role, and reserve Micah Potter is likely to reenter the rotation once healthy as Indiana sits at 15-55 with 12 games remaining.