Pacers Eye Ivica Zubac Ahead Of Trade Deadline

Merlin sees the Clippers quietly shopping center Ivica Zubac ahead of Thursday’s deadline. Jake Fischer reports Los Angeles has been "receiving calls" and the Indiana Pacers are a "prime" suitor. After sending James Harden to Cleveland for Darius Garland and a second-rounder, the Clippers look willing to reshape their frontcourt. Merlin notes Zubac’s steady rim protection and rebounding make him a tidy fit for teams craving interior toughness, and the Pacers match that need. If the Clippers want young assets or salary flexibility after the Garland swap, Zubac could move fast. Expect the whispers to grow louder as teams chase finishing touches.