The only lifeline that could save the LA Clippers is a lottery pick. This, of course, means the Clippers must make the right selection, yet only one player will be valued at the price of a high-end first-round pick, and everyone in the NBA is familiar with his two-way inside game.
There is no better time to trade Ivica Zubac for a draft pick, other than now, as in 2026, Lawrence Frank will have lottery options ranging from top prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson to Dyson Daniels’ brother, Dash, who is shining for the Melbourne United in Australia.