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NBA Lottery Could Give Clippers Franchise-Changing Pick
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Clippers traded for a first-round pick from the Indiana Pacers, potentially securing a franchise-changing selection in 2026. They have a 48% chance of obtaining the pick, which could be No. 5 or No. 6 overall.
Key points
- Clippers traded Ivica Zubac for draft capital
- They could get Pacers' first-round pick in 2026
- 48% chance of securing the pick at No. 5 or No. 6
- If not, they will receive a 2031 first-round pick
Los Angeles ClippersIndiana PacersIvica Zubac
The Los Angeles Clippers did not have their own first-round pick heading into the trade deadline, though they ended up striking a trade to add some draft capital.
The Clippers moved off Ivica Zubac in a deal that saw them get the Indiana Pacers’ first-round pick in 2026 if it lands within the fifth and ninth selections.
Los Angeles has a 52% chance of missing out on the pick and it remainign with Indiana, and a 48% chance of getting the selection at either the No. 5 or No. 6 spot.
However, even if the Clippers do not get the Pacers’ 2026 first, Indiana will give them their 2031 first-round pick.
Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States talks to LA Clippers owner Steve Balmer during the third quarter between the Clippers and the Detroit Pistons at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
Despite the Clippers sending up with a first-round pick no matter what happens, the urgency in getting a selection this year is that the 2026 NBA Draft can be one of the stronger classes in recent memory.
The Clippers’ own first-round pick is going to Oklahoma City, one of the remaining parts of the Paul George trade that has gone down as one of the worst trades.
Q&A
What are the chances of the Clippers getting the Pacers' 2026 first-round pick?
The Clippers have a 48% chance of acquiring the Pacers' 2026 first-round pick.
What will the Clippers receive if they don't get the 2026 pick from the Pacers?
If they don't get the 2026 pick, the Clippers will receive the Pacers' first-round pick in 2031.
Who did the Clippers trade to acquire the Pacers' draft pick?
The Clippers traded Ivica Zubac to acquire the Pacers' first-round pick.