The James Harden trade away from the Los Angeles Clippers was framed as a player who wanted out.
Apparently, though, the Clippers aren't done trying to deal before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
Ivica Zubac is rumored to be on the block, too, according to insider Jake Fischer. He reports that the Indiana Pacers are the leaders in pursuing Zubac.
Fischer's report doesn't indicate how strong the Clippers' desire to actually deal Zubac is, but it sounds like the Harden move may have other teams thinking they can get another quality player from Los Angeles.
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Zubac wouldn't feel like the same type of trade piece as Harden. He's 28 years old, still in his prime.
This season, the 7-footer is averaging 14.4 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while shooting 61.3% from the floor.
He's a throwback center, having not attempted a single 3-pointer all season, and maybe some teams would prefer to have floor spacing at every spot.
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Zubac is clearly effective, though, and would be a good addition for another team.
The big fella is in the first year of a three-year deal, so the Pacers would be acquiring him with an eye on giving him the next two seasons paired with Tyrese Haliburton once the superstar point guard returns to health.
It'd certainly be a fascinating move, particularly to see what kind of assets the Clippers seek in return. It's worth keeping an eye on to see whether this gets done by the deadline.
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