Clippers get bad news on veteran center

Clippers center Ivica Zubac will miss at least a month due to a right calf strain, according to Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times. The team says Zubac will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Zubac has been one of the most durable players in the league over the last five seasons. He’s appeared in at least 72 regular-season games the past four seasons but that streak will likely come to an end.

In 38 starts this season, Zubac has averaged 12.4 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 27.1 minutes per game. He’s in the second season of a bargain three-year, $32.8M contract.

It’s a huge blow for the Clippers, who are 17-4 over the last 21 games. Without him, the Clippers will have to rely on veterans Daniel Theis and Mason Plumlee to pick up the slack. The front office could also explore trade options to fortify the position.