Clippers' Zubac Out 3 Weeks with Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac sustained a Grade 2 sprain to his left ankle during Saturday's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and will miss at least three weeks while the team reevaluates his condition, according to team officials.

The injury occurred with about 11 minutes remaining in the first quarter of the Clippers' 103-88 win at Crypto.com Arena. Zubac, a 7-foot center, drove toward the basket for a shot but landed awkwardly on Lakers forward LeBron James' foot, causing him to collapse in pain. He immediately clutched his ankle as the play continued downcourt, then limped to the bench before heading to the locker room. Zubac did not return, having recorded five points, two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes of action.

The Clippers announced the diagnosis on Sunday following a medical evaluation. Zubac, who has started all 28 games this season, has been a cornerstone of the team's frontcourt, averaging 15.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 61 percent from the field. His contributions have included strong interior defense and rebounding, highlighted by a recent double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds in a loss to the Oklahoma...