Player News
Top 200 Rankings
Videos
Columns
- ATLANTIC
- CENTRAL
- SOUTHEAST
- NORTHWEST
- PACIFIC
- SOUTHWEST
- ATLANTIC
  
  Boston Celtics
  
  Brooklyn Nets
  
  New York Knicks
  
  Philadelphia 76ers
  
  Toronto Raptors
- CENTRAL
  
  Chicago Bulls
  
  Cleveland Cavaliers
  
  Detroit Pistons
  
  Indiana Pacers
  
  Milwaukee Bucks
- SOUTHEAST
  
  Atlanta Hawks
  
  Charlotte Hornets
  
  Miami Heat
  
  Orlando Magic
  
  Washington Wizards
- NORTHWEST
  
  Denver Nuggets
  
  Minnesota Timberwolves
  
  Oklahoma City Thunder
  
  Portland Trail Blazers
  
  Utah Jazz
- PACIFIC
  
  Golden State Warriors
  
  Los Angeles Clippers
  
  Los Angeles Lakers
  
  Phoenix Suns
  
  Sacramento Kings
- SOUTHWEST
  
  Dallas Mavericks
  
  Houston Rockets
  
  Memphis Grizzlies
  
  New Orleans Pelicans
  
  San Antonio Spurs
Stats
- Home
- Live Odds
- Trends
- Game Predictions
- Player Props
- Futures
- Home
- Live Odds
- Trends
- Game Predictions
- Player Props
- Futures

Ivica Zubac (ankle) will not return Sunday vs. BKN

Ivica Zubac_800_1080-431a2083332f7570.png

Ivica Zubac

IND Center #40

Player Stats

Ivica Zubac (ankle) will not return to Sunday’s game against the Nets.

Zubac sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of Sunday’s game and has since been ruled out. Jay Huff entered the lineup at the start of the third quarter, but Zubac’s absence also means more minutes for Obi Toppin.

- Raphielle Johnson

Injury

Source: Tony East

More Ivica Zubac News

Boozer's fantasy value should only increase

Noah Rubin breaks down rookie Cam Boozer's historic night, his struggles inside the paint, and why his fantasy value will continue to rise

Up Next

Boozer’s fantasy value should only increase

Acuff getting major usage early for Kings

Morant latest to catch NBA injury bug (hamstring)

Perloff: Flagg is emerging as the face of the NBA

NBA early-season overreactions: Valid or Invalid?

Miller making most of opportunities with Hornets

Takeaways from Dybantsa’s debut with Wizards

Haliburton the latest Pacer to go down with injury

Johnson reflects on career with Inside the NBA

Jackson Jr., Kawhi, and the NBA’s injury problem

Related Player News

Obi Toppin

IND Forward #1

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Obi Toppin (back) will not play against the Miami Heat on Friday.

The Pacers are already without Ivica Zubac (ankle), so their front line is getting thin. Look for Jay Huff and Larry Nance Jr. to to pick up the slack at the big man spots. It’s also possible they do some small ball lineups with Jalen Slawson in.
Obi Toppin

IND Forward #1

Obi Toppin (back) is questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Heat.

Toppin is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn’t bode well for his availability. With Toppin joining a burgeoning list of injured Pacers, more minutes should be available for Kelly Oubre and Jarace Walker.
Obi Toppin

IND Forward #1

Obi Toppin (hand) will be available to play against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Obi was probable and will play in this game. He can be used as a streamer if you’re looking for some points and rebounds, but he’s still backup up Siakam.
Obi Toppin

IND Forward #1

Obi Toppin (hand) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.

Toppin is dealing with a sprained left hand, but he is a right-handed shooter. He should be able to play Wednesday, and his fantasy ceiling has recently risen because of Ivica Zubac’s sprained ankle. With Zubac already ruled out for Wednesday, Toppin is worth adding in deeper leagues.
Obi Toppin

IND Forward #1

Obi Toppin amassed 14 points (6-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Bucks.

With Ivica Zubac (ankle) sidelined, Toppin’s role in the Pacers’ rotation becomes even more important, even though he is still coming off the bench. After scoring 16 points in Sunday’s win over the Nets, he added another 14 off the bench on Monday. Jay Huff (six points, six rebounds and one assist) may be Zubac’s replacement in the starting lineup, but managers seeking a streamer should not sleep on Toppin.
Jay Huff

IND Center #32

Tyrese Haliburton, Kelly Oubre Jr., Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Jay Huff are starting against the Bucks on Monday.

Huff will start in place of Ivica Zubac, who may miss an extended amount of time with an ankle injury. Andrew Nembhard (neck) is also sidelined, which will allow Oubre to get the nod in his place.
Ivica Zubac

IND Center #40

Ivica Zubac (ankle) with no timetable for return, but encouraging

Speaking with media on Monday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Zubac is doing better and walked into the arena without a boot, but will not rush the big man back. This is the same injury that held the 7-foot center out for some time last season. Jay Huff will continue to start in his absence.
Ivica Zubac

IND Center #40

Ivica Zubac (ankle) is out for Monday’s game against the Bucks.

No surprise here as Zubac played only seven minutes after injuring his ankle in Sunday’s win over the Nets and was seen leaving the arena on crutches. The good news is the x-rays were negative and Zubac appears to have avoided a long-term injury. Jay Huff should get the start in Zubac’s absence and is worth streaming.
Ivica Zubac

IND Center #40

Ivica Zubac (ankle) unlikely to suit up Monday vs. Bucks.

The x-ray came back negative on his left ankle, but did leave the arena on crutches due to a swollen ankle. Although the center will most likely be sidelined on Monday vs. the Bucks, Zubac has seemed to avoid any long term injury for now. It’s something for fantasy managers to watch over the next few days.
Jay Huff

IND Center #32

Jay Huff notched 14 points (5-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Nets.

The Pacers lost starting center Ivica Zubac to a sprained left ankle in the first quarter of Sunday’s game, giving more minutes to Huff and Obi Toppin (16/6/2 with four three-pointers). While the latter was more productive offensively, Huff blocked three shots and didn’t have a bad offensive game himself. The Pacers play the Bucks on Monday, which could mean Huff gets a spot start. He and Toppin are worth streaming as long as Zubac is out.

Rotoworld

Robert Williams

POR Center-Forward #35
Player Stats

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Link copied to clipboard!

Robert Williams (knee) is available for Saturday’s game against the Jazz.

Williams is available after missing Thursday’s loss to the Grizzlies. He doesn’t have much fantasy value at this point in his career on a crowded Trail Blazers bench.
- Nick Shlain

Injury

More Robert Williams News
Rudy Gobert

MIN Center #27
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Spurs.

Gobert is questionable with low back spasms. Joan Beringer had 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks against the Cavaliers earlier this week and would likely start if Gobert is ruled out.
- Nick Shlain

Injury

More Rudy Gobert News
Reed Sheppard

HOU Guard #15
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Reed Sheppard (back) is out for Saturday’s game against the Thunder.

Sheppard is out again with a back injury. With Fred VanVleet (knee) also out, expect Marcus Smart to move into the starting lineup while Bogdan Bogdanovic should also see a boost in minutes.
- Nick Shlain

Injury

More Reed Sheppard News
Fred VanVleet

HOU Guard #5
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Fred VanVleet (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Thunder.

VanVleet will sit with right knee injury management and it likely won’t be the last time he does so this season. With Reed Sheppard (back) also out, Marcus Smart should move into the starting lineup Saturday against the Thunder.
- Nick Shlain

Injury
Marcus Smart
More Fred VanVleet News
Alperen Şengün

HOU Center #28
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Alperen Şengün (back) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game against the Thunder.

Şengün is good to go after sitting out Friday’s game against the Mavericks with back soreness. He should be started in all formats. Clint Capela will head back to the bench after picking up a spot start Friday.
- Nick Shlain

Injury

More Alperen Şengün News
Jabari Walker

PHI Forward #33
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Jabari Walker (knee) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Walker has missed the last three games with a knee injury. If he’s out again, Adem Bona should start and see plenty of minutes with Joel Embiid (foot) also out.
- Nick Shlain

Injury
Adem Bona
More Jabari Walker News
Jaylen Brown

PHI Guard-Forward #7
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Brown missed Friday’s win over the Knicks, which was his first absence of the year. He’s questionable for Saturday’s game against the Hornets with a knee injury. If he’s out again, Dean Wade could move into the starting lineup just as he did Friday.
- Nick Shlain

Injury
Dean Wade
More Jaylen Brown News
Joel Embiid

PHI Center-Forward #21
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

Joel Embiid (foot) is out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

Embiid had a 10/7/7 line in Friday’s win over the Knicks, but he’ll sit out Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back. With Embiid out, Adem Bona and Jabari Walker are candidates to move into the startling lineup.
- Nick Shlain

Injury

More Joel Embiid News
LeBron James

PHI Forward #23
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!

LeBron James (sciatica) is out for Saturday’s game against the Hornets.

James posted as 20/9/8 line in Friday’s win over the Knicks, but he’ll sit out Saturday on the second night of a back-to-back. At age-41, LeBron isn’t going to play every night, but fantasy managers knew that going into the season.
- Nick Shlain

Injury

More LeBron James News
Ochai Agbaji

FA Guard
Player Stats

Link copied to clipboard!
ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Thunder are no longer signing Ochai Agbaji in light of Chet Holmgren’s injury.

Agbaji was waived by the Knicks earlier this month. Charania reported Friday that he was signed by the Thunder, but Oklahoma City is re-evaluating its open roster spot in light of losing Holmgren (knee) for at least two months. It appears Agbaji will have to catch on with another team.
- Nick Shlain

Source: Shams Charania
Oklahoma City Thunder
More Ochai Agbaji News