Clippers Injury Update: Zubac Advances, Bogdanovic Out as Winning Streak Grows
The Los Angeles Clippers are surging at the right time, and a fresh injury update adds both optimism and caution to their momentum. As the team continues its climb after a rough start, progress from one key big man offers hope, while another rotation piece remains sidelined.
Center Ivica Zubac has begun on-court work after suffering a Grade 2 sprain to his left ankle, an injury that forced him out of a recent matchup with the Lakers. While there’s no confirmed return date yet, the move to on-court activity signals a positive step in his recovery. On the other hand, guard Bogdan Bogdanovic will miss the rest of the Clippers’ current homestand as he continues treatment for lingering weakness in his left hamstring and hip area. His availability for the upcoming road trip remains uncertain.
The timing of these developments is notable. After opening the season with a 6–21 record, the Los Angeles Clippers have caught fire, winning six straight games — some of them without Zubac in the lineup. Veteran center Brook Lopez has stepped into the starting role and helped steady the frontcourt, contributing to a dominant stretch in which Los Angeles has outscored opponents by an average of 21 points per game. Over the past two weeks, the Clippers have posted elite efficiency numbers, ranking among the league’s best on both offense and defense.
Much of the resurgence has been driven by Kawhi Leonard, who has delivered one of the most productive stretches of his career. Leonard has averaged nearly 40 points during the run, including a career-high 55-point performance against Detroit, while also making a major impact defensively with strong rebounding, steals and shot-blocking. His two-way dominance has powered wins over teams like Houston, the Lakers and Detroit.
The Clippers now wrap up their homestand against Boston and Golden State before heading east to Brooklyn. How quickly Zubac can be reintegrated and how the team manages Bogdanovic’s recovery will play a key role in determining whether Los Angeles can keep its remarkable turnaround rolling.
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