"Zubac would be a sizable addition to a Celtics team that has exceeded expectations this year amid a reworked roster. Even without Tatum - who could return in the coming months after rehabbing back from a ruptured Achilles - and the offseason exits of Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Luke Kornet, and Al Horford, Boston is currently in second place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-12."
"While current Celtics starting center Neemias Queta has more than held his own with his increased reps (10.2 points, 7.8 rebounds per game), Zubac would give Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics another strong two-way presence in the paint. The 7-foot Zubac is averaging 15.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.0 blocks over 31.7 minutes per game this season with the Clippers."
""During earlier trade inquiries, it would have taken at least two first-round picks for the Clippers to consider parting with Zubac, league sources told HoopsHype," Scotto wrote. "Among the notable teams to express interest in trading for Zubac were the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, HoopsHype has learned.""
The Boston Celtics have shown interest in acquiring Clippers center Ivica Zubac as a frontcourt upgrade ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Zubac, a 7-foot two-way center, is averaging 15.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 31.7 minutes per game. Earlier trade inquiries reportedly would have required at least two first-round picks to move Zubac, and teams such as the Indiana Pacers also expressed interest. Boston sits 23-12 without Jayson Tatum while he rehabs a ruptured Achilles, and acquiring Zubac would likely require moving salary and draft capital.
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