Ivica Zubac, the Croatian basketball player, has been sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering a rib injury, as reported by American media. This injury occurred during his fifth appearance for the Indiana Pacers in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers, which concluded with the Pacers losing 127-119. Zubac left the game in the fourth quarter following a head injury, and initially, there were no indications from the team about a rib injury.

During the match, Zubac was involved in several physical confrontations that went uncalled as fouls, leading him to express his frustrations to the referees before exiting the court. Initially, it was uncertain whether he would return to the game due to a head contusion, but further assessments revealed that the injury was more severe, culminating in the announcement of his season-ending rib injury.

Zubac joined the Indiana Pacers in a trade near the end of the transfer window, which involved players including Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, along with two first-round draft picks. At the time of his arrival, he was recovering from an ankle injury and now faces an extensive rehabilitation period, further complicating his first season with the Pacers, as he was expected to contribute significantly but has instead seen limited playing time due to injuries.