Ivica Zubac Cleared for Early Return Saturday After Ankle Sprain

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (ankle) is cleared to return to action for Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics, ahead of schedule. He sustained a Grade 2 left ankle sprain on Dec. 20, leading to a five-game absence. While available, the veteran center may operate under a minutes restriction against Boston. His return will reduce available minutes for Brook Lopez and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.