News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in another solid outing during Monday's contest against the Clippers. Hibbert finished with 26 points in the 109-106 win on 11 of 14 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 7 from the charity stripe and also added 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and a steal to his stat line, while logging 32 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Of course Hibbert did foul out Monday night, but not before delivering another solid stat line. While most can agree that the 7-footer has been a disappointment for most the year, Hibbert has stepped his production of late. He has scored 20-plus points in three of his last six games and is averaging 20.8 points over that span to go along with 11 rebounds and 1.8 blocks on 54 percent shooting from the field. Fantasy owners should make sure to get Hibbert active in all formats while he is putting up numbers like this.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert was once again able to make his presence felt in the paint during Friday's contest against the Bucks. Hibbert swatted seven shots in the 102-78 win -- his second highest block total of the year. He also added eight rebounds and three assists to his stat line to go along with his 11 points. Hibbert went 4 of 7 from the field and has now blocked 15 shots over his last four games.
Analysis: Hibbert's up-and-down production continues to frustrate Fantasy owners, albeit the 7-footer has been playing much better of late. In fact, Hibbert entered his latest tilt averaging 15.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks over his previous 10 games. While Hibbert still turns in way too many stinkers, his overall numbers make him a viable start in all formats at the thin center position.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert continued his second-half revival tour Wednesday against the Timberwolves, as he led the team with a season-high 27 points. Hibbert shot 10 of 15 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line, while snagging 12 rebounds in just 34 minutes of action. Hibbert also blocked four shots, in a 107-91 win.
Analysis: Hibbert was one of the biggest disappointments in Fantasy during the first half of the season, shooting an atrocious 41.3 percent from the field before the All-Star break. He has been tremendous in 10 games since, averaging 14.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game while shooing 56.1 percent from the field. Hibbert took a while to find himself, but he is finally worth starting in most Fantasy formats again.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in one of his more efficient shooting nights during Friday's contest against the Raptors. Hibbert, who returned to the court after serving his one-game suspension during Indiana's loss to the Clippers on Thursday night, finished with 18 points on 7 of 10 shooting from the field in the 93-81 win. He made all four of his free-throw attempts and also added three rebounds and two blocks to his stat line, while logging 22 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert played well in his return to the court, albeit Fantasy owners were hoping to see more than three rebounds. The 7-footer has been a major disappointment for most of the season as he entered his latest tilt averaging just 10 points and 8.1 rebounds on the year. Still, Hibbert is putting up a career-best 2.7 blocks on the year, so continue to view him as a viable start in most formats at the extremely thin center position.
News: As expected, the NBA has suspended Pacers center Roy Hibbert for one game for his role in Tuesday’s altercation with the Warriors. Hibbert was tossed from the game, and will have to sit out Thursday’s game against the Clippers as well. David Lee, who was also involved in the shoving with Hibbert, was also suspended for one game.
Analysis: This news does not come as a surprise, as it had been previously reported that the league was reviewing the incident to decide what kind of punishment to hand down. Hibbert's owners lose one game's worth of production from him this week, but there do not appear to be any long-term repercussions. Hibbert has continued his disappointing season, and this certainly will not make Fantasy owners feel any better, since they need all of the games they can get out of him to make up for his lacking production. Hibbert is averaging 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game over the last five, and remains more of a low-end starting Fantasy option in most formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers center Roy Hibbert’s status for Thursday’s game against the Clippers is uncertain as the NBA reviews his altercation with Golden State players during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s game. Hibbert apologized after practice today. "My mom was a little upset,” Hibbert said. “She said I should have walked away. It’s unfortunate it happened. I watched the video and I saw there was a little kid that ran up out of his seat when all that happened. I apologize to the fans that were sitting courtside. We’re a team that loves the fans and we don’t want to scare them away.” Hibbert was ejected for picking up two technicals after getting into a shoving match with Warriors big man David Lee. Hibbert also threw Warriors point guard Stephen Curry to the side twice. It’s possibile the league will suspend Hibbert at least one game.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should continue to monitor what happens with Hibbert, and hopefully he doesn't get suspended. When active, Hibbert is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert was ejected for the first time this season during Tuesday's contest against the Warriors. Hibbert picked up a pair of technical fouls during a scrum that broke out during the fourth quarter of the contest after he got tangled up with David Lee. He finished with 13 points, nine rebounds and five blocks prior to getting ejected. "Seriously, I didn't even feel him," Hibbert said of Stephen Curry. "I saw some light-skinned guy. I don't know if it was Klay Thompson or Steph Curry, I just knew there was a light-skinned guy by me."
Analysis: Hibbert was seen doing some pushing and shoving, so he very well could receive a suspension for his actions. However, the matter will be handled by the league, so owners will have to check back to see how Stu Jackson decides to handle things moving forward. Hibbert has been a disappointment this season as he entered Tuesday's tilt averaging 9.9 points 8.1 rebounds on the year. Still, the 26-year-old can still be considered a viable start in most formats at the very thin center position.
News: In an attempt to spark his sagging offense, Pacers center Roy Hibbert spent a "significant time" at Georgetown (his former college) working on his game during the All-Star break. Hibbert, who was averaging just 11.5 points in his last four games prior to the stoppage, focused on working deep in the post, hook shots and drives to the basket when facing opponents. "We’re playing so well right now," he told the Indianapolis Star. "If I can get going consistently, we’ll be even more dangerous. We’ve been winning without me on the offensive end. If I can get it going and then Danny (Granger) comes back, hopefully we’ll be able to catch Miami."
Analysis: At 7-foot 2, Hibbert should be draining closer to 50 percent from the field, but his current mark sits at a career-low 41.6 percent. That has resulted in a disappointing 9.9 points per game -- the lowest clip since his rookie campaign in 2008-09. "He’s one of many options," coach Frank Vogel said. "He’s not the end-all be-all. He’s not irrelevant. ... A lot of teams don’t have a low-post 7-footer and can still score the ball." If Hibbert can draw closer to the basket, those numbers should increase. Consider him a viable option only in deeper Fantasy formats for now.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert got into foul trouble early for the second game in a row Wednesday against the Knicks. Hibbert played just 18 minutes in the game before fouling out, after playing just 18 minutes in his previous game. Hibbert was solid when he played, scoring eight points on 4 of 5 shooting with four rebounds and three blocks, in a 125-91 win.
Analysis: While it was good to see Hibbert score the ball so efficiently, his inability to stay on the floor was a big issue. Hibbert continues to struggle to put together a strong run of play, as he is shooting just 42.1 percent from the field in the month of February, while averaging 9.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Hibbert has been one of the biggest disappointments in all Fantasy this season, but he remains a low-end starting option, due to how shallow the center position is.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert recorded his fourth double-double in the last nine games on Monday night against the Nets. He scored 12 points and hauled in 10 rebounds -- with six coming on the offensive glass -- in the 89-84 loss. He went 5 for 18 from the floor and made 2 of 5 free throws while playing 35 minutes. Hibbert also blocked three shots in the defeat.
Analysis: Hibbert has struggled with his shot for much of the season and has disappointed many owners thus far after a career campaign a year ago. He is shooting just 38 percent in the previous five contests and is averaging 10.8 points with 8.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks during that span. Still, since he puts up rare production at a thin position in Fantasy, keep Hibbert active in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert had another rough night shooting the ball on Monday against the Bulls. He scored just six points on 3-of-11 shooting in the 111-101 win. Hibbert was able to post nine rebounds, a block and an assist while playing 30 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert has been one of the bigger disappointments in Fantasy so far this season as he has regressed significantly after a career campaign a year ago. While he is averaging 10.6 points with 9.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in the previous five contests, the 26-year-old is shooting just 39 percent during that stretch. Hibbert still has value due to the scarcity at his position in Fantasy so keep him active in the majority of formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in another solid performance as he notched his ninth double-double of the season during Saturday's contest against the Jazz. Hibbert scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 114-110 overtime victory. He went 6 of 11 shooting from the field and 2 of 2 from the charity stripe. He also chipped in with three assists, two steals and a blocked shot while logging 35 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert is starting to shoot the ball much better as of late, connecting on 53.2 percent of his shots and averaging 11.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game over his last five contests. He has scored in double figures in five of the last six games and has doubled up twice in January. The 26-year-old has been able to increase his scoring each of his first four seasons in the NBA so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with Hibbert as a solid starting option in the majority of formats heading into Week 14 (Jan. 28-Feb. 3).
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert was fairly productive during Indiana's 105-95 win over the Rockets Friday night. Hibbert finished with 12 points and nine rebounds in the victory on 6 of 12 shooting from the field. He also added four blocks, three assists and one steal to his stat line, while logging 25 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert has struggled with his shot for most of the season, but he is starting to show some life over his last few contests. The 7-footer has made at least 44 percent of his shots in each of his last five games and is shooting a combined 52.3 percent from the field over his last five tilts. Hibbert is averaging 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks over that stretch, but is still putting up fewer than 10 points per contest on the year. Still, Hibbert's recent production has been good enough to warrant leaving him active in most formats heading into Fantasy Week 13 (Jan. 21-27).
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert scored in double digits for the first time in four games on Tuesday night against the Bobcats. He finished with 18 points and hauled in seven rebounds in the 103-76 win. He went 5 for 11 from the field and made all eight of his free throws while playing 27 minutes. Hibbert also posted four blocks and an assist in the victory.
Analysis: Hibbert has struggled with his shot for most of the season but has been shooting well of late. He has made 8 of 16 (50 percent) shots in the previous two games and is averaging 8.6 points with eight rebounds and 2.6 blocks in the last five. The 26-year-old has been able to increase his scoring each of his first four seasons in the NBA so keep an eye on his progress going forward. Despite his inconsistent scoring totals, Hibbert remains a viable option in the majority of formats at a thin position in Fantasy.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert was able to overcome his troubling back issues and nearly picked a double-double during Saturday's contest against the Bobcats. He scored nine points on 4 of 9 shooting and snatched nine rebounds in a 96-88 victory. Hibbert also converted 1 of 2 free throw attempts and chipped in with an assist, a steal and a blocked shot while logging 22 minutes of game action. He did, however, sit in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Hibbert is not having a productive season and has failed to score in double figures in eight of the last 10 games. While his defensive presence has helped Indiana hold their opponents to just 80.3 points per game in his last three contests, his offensive presence has left Fantasy owners in a tough position. Hibbert has scored 9.2 points and grabbed 10.2 rebounds per game over his last five contests while shooting 10.4 percent from the field. Fantasy owners should consider him as solid option in most formats heading into Week 12 (Jan. 14-20).
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert has gotten over his back spasms and is playing in Saturday's game against Charlotte, reports the team's official site. Hibbert was dealing with the spasms during Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Hibbert has not played as expected this season and injuries are just the beginning. While his defensive presence has helped Indiana hold their opponents to just 89.5 points per game, his offensive presence has left Fantasy owners in a tough position. After averaging just 12.8 points on 49.7 percent shooting last season, he is only scoring 9.7 points per game while shooting a career-low 40.1 percent from the field this season. That said, Hibbert has still been able to come through in other categories, and is averaging 2.7 blocks per night. Healthy, he can be active in most Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert left Thursday's contest against the Knicks due to back spasms but was able to return. Hibbert sustained the injury late in the first quarter and went 0 of 2 shooting from the field and 1 of 2 from the charity stripe, finishing with just one point and two rebounds before getting hurt. He came back midway through the third quarter and finished with four points on 1 of 4 shooting and three rebounds in a 91-76 victory. He also added two blocked shots while logging 19 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert has endured one of his worst seasons yet and has scored in double figures just twice in the past nine games. While his defensive presence has helped Indiana hold their opponents to just 89.5 points per game, his offensive presence has left Fantasy owners in a tough position. After averaging just 12.8 points on 49.7 percent shooting last season, he is only scoring 9.7 points per game while shooting a career-low 40.1 percent from the field this season. That said, Hibbert has still been able to come through in other categories, and is averaging 2.7 blocks per night. We'll obviously have to keep an eye on his back issues moving forward, especially with a big guy like Hibbert. Consider him a viable Fantasy center in the majority of formats, despite his shooting woes and inconsistent scoring totals.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in another solid rebounding performance during Tuesday's contest against the Heat. Hibbert pulled down a team-high 14 boards in the 87-77 win, which helped make up for his 3 of 12 shooting night. He finished with six points in the win and also added one assist to his stat line.
Analysis: Hibbert has now posted double-digit rebounding totals in each of his last three contests as he is finally hitting the glass the way most expected him too all year long. However, the 2012-13 season has been a struggle for Hibbert thus far. He entered the contest averaging just 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds on the year while shooting a career-worst 40.6 percent from the field. However, Hibbert is still giving owners 2.7 blocks per game and with center being such a thin position, owners should continue to roll with the 26-year-old in the majority of formats, despite his shooting woes and inconsistent scoring totals.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert had another underwhelming stat line on Wednesday in a win over Washington. Hibbert scored 13 points on 6 of 11 from the field over 24 minutes and grabbed just four rebounds. He added four assists and one block.
Analysis: Hibbert grabbed 14 boards a few nights ago and he has games with four or five blocks. Unfortunately, he can't seem to sustain production like that on a nightly basis for the Pacers this year. He remains a worthy Fantasy center at a thin position, but owners were hoping for so much more.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert has been dealing with a right wrist injury but was able to play Friday against the Suns. He scored eight points and hauled in 14 rebounds -- including four on the offensive glass -- in the 97-91 win. He went 3 for 9 from the field and made 2 of 4 free throws while playing 32 minutes. Hibbert also posted four assists and a block in the victory. Before the game, coach Frank Vogel said he believes the wrist issue is not the only thing hindering Hibbert of late. “I think that’s part of it,” Vogel said, per the team's official website. “The flow of the game with new personnel is part of it and adjusting to not having Danny (Granger’s) shooting is part of it.”
Analysis: Hibbert has seen his scoring go down this season and entered Friday shooting just 40 percent on the year. He has been playing better of late, however, as he is averaging 10.4 points with 9.6 rebounds and two blocks in the previous five contests. Hibbert is also shooting nearly 47 percent over that span. The 26-year-old puts up rare production at a thin spot in Fantasy and appears to be getting back on track so keep Hibbert active in the majority of formats.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert returned to action on Tuesday at Milwaukee after he was forced to leave last Saturday's game early due to a thigh injury. Hibbert was not expected to miss any time and grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss to the Bucks. Hibbert played 21 minutes and was 4 of 10 from the field to score eight points. He added two assists for the Pacers.
Analysis: Hibbert continues to post close to a double-double per game on the season for Indiana. Fantasy owners were probably expecting a little more out of him thus far, but the season is young and he remains a worthy Fantasy start in all leagues and formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert is scheduled to play during Tuesday's game at Milwaukee after shrugging off a thigh injury, the Indianapolis Star reports. Hibbert was forced to depart last Saturday's game against Detroit after just 15 minutes due to a bruised left thigh and was unable to return. "If I would have went back out there, I would have hampered the team," he said after the game. "I didn’t want to do that."
Analysis: Hibbert has been one of the most durable big man in the NBA since breaking into the league during the 2008-09 season and played in every game for the Pacers this year. That is unlikely to change Tuesday, and he should remain active for all four games on Indiana's schedule during Fantasy Week 8 (Dec. 17-23). His scoring is slightly down this year, but Hibbert is still viewed as a solid starting option at the thin Fantasy position.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert was forced to leave Saturday’s game against the Pistons in the second quarter, after suffering a bruised left thigh. He was unable to return to the game, and his status moving forward is unknown. Hibbert played 15 minutes before the injury, scoring four points and grabbing three rebounds, while adding four blocked shots.
Analysis: Hibbert has been a mess offensively this season, averaging just 9.9 points per game on just 38.7 percent shooting from the field. Any injury almost certainly will not help him get going, but hopefully this can end up just being more of a minor one. Hibbert is still contributing 8.6 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game on the season, however he remains a risky Fantasy option for Week 8 (Dec. 17-23), both for his recent play and due to the injury.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert got back into the double-double column by recording his fifth of the year Tuesday night against the Bulls. He scored 10 points and hauled in 11 rebounds -- including six on the offensive glass -- in the 80-76 win. He went 5 for 11 from the field while playing 34 minutes. Hibbert also posted two blocks, two steals and two assists in the victory.
Analysis: Hibbert has not gotten off to the best of starts this season as the re-emergence of David West has cut into his numbers. He is averaging just 10.2 points with eight rebounds in the previous five games while shooting nearly 40 percent over that span. The 25-year-old should be able to get back on track sooner rather than later so keep an eye on his progress. Given his potential at a thin position in Fantasy, keep Hibbert active in the majority of formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert’s struggles continued Friday against the Kings, as he made just 3 of 9 shots in a 97-92 win. Hibbert scored just eight points for the second game in a row, despite playing 29 minutes. He also grabbed just six rebounds in the game. He dished out a single assist and added two blocked shots. He is shooting just 38.5 percent from the field.
Analysis: It is hard to explain exactly how Hibbert has taken such a huge step back this season, as he seems to have regressed across the board. With the exception of blocks, Hibbert’s production is down across the board in each per-game category. Hibbert is shooting just 41.7 percent within nine feet of the rim, after shooting 53.5 percent a year ago. Fantasy owners have to hope that Hibbert can turn things around moving forward, as he remains too value to be worth sitting in most Fantasy formats.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert recorded a monster triple-double Wednesday night during an overtime win over New Orleans. Hibbert scored 10 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and swatted 11 shots in the 115-107 victory. Hibbert played 36 minutes and shot 3 of 12 from the field in the game.
Analysis: Hibbert is averaging over four blocked shots per game over his last five games and that has come with back-to-back double-doubles. After a slow start to the season he's beginning to blow up for the Pacers. Hibbert is definitely a must-start Fantasy option due mainly to nights like this.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert's shooting struggles continued during Friday night's contest against the Mavericks. Hibbert, who entered the game shooting just 38 percent from the field, made just five of his 15 field-goal attempts and finished with 14 points in the 103-83 win. He went 4 of 7 from the free-throw line and also added eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals to his stat line.
Analysis: Hibbert has not gotten off to a great start this season as he has been mired in a shooting slump from the get go. In fact, he has only shot 50 percent or better from the field in three of his 10 games thus far and the 14 points he scored Friday night matched his season high. Still, Hibbert's rebound and block numbers have been up to par and we would expect him to start knocking some more shots before too long. Despite his slow start, lave Hibbert active in the majority of formats heading into Week 4 (Nov. 19-25).
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert was all over the boards as he flirted with another double-double against the Wizards Saturday night. Hibbert was held to just seven points but hauled in 12 rebounds in a 89-85 victory. He shot 3 of 15 from the floor and converted just one of his two free throw attempts. He also chipped in with two blocks an assist and a steal in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert endured his worst shooting performance (20 percent) since his second-to-last game of the 2011-2012 season in late April. He has been a bit on and off this season and has only been able to register double-digit rebounds and points in two games thus far. He has averaged nine points and seven rebounds through his first seven games and should be viewed as a high-end Fantasy center in all formats moving forward.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert enjoyed his first double-double of the season during Saturday's double-overtime thriller against the Kings. Hibbert dropped 12 points and 10 rebounds in a 106-98 victory. He shot 6 of 11 from the floor and missed both of his free throw attempts while chipping in with six blocks and three assists in 43 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert came close to picking up his first double-double in the season opener against the Raptors Wednesday and was able to bounce back from a rough shooting performance his last time out. He has scored 33 points and snatched 26 rebounds through his first three games. The 25-year-old is still developing and could be in line to make another positive step this season, as long as he is healthy. Fantasy owners should continue to keep him active in all formats moving forward.
News: After being pushed out of the box by some of the league's larger centers during the first four years of his career, Pacers center Roy Hibbert worked heavily on creating space down low and sealing off his defender in the preseason. The results were admirable as Hibbert posted 11.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in six exhibition contests while making better moves to the basket. "I really worked on getting stronger so I couldn’t easily get pushed around," Hibbert told the Indianapolis Star. Analysis: Hibbert may be 7-foot-2, but he doesn't occupy much space in the paint with a wily frame that carries 280 pounds. But he said his offseason was dedicated to bulking up in an effort to make it difficult for opponents to push him away from the basket on entrance passes. The 25-year-old is still developing and could be in line to make another positive step this season -- if he can stay on the floor. Foul trouble has kept him below 30 minutes per game in his career but if he can avoid the whistle, he could threaten a double-double on a night basis. Keep him active in all Fantasy formats for Week 1 (Oct. 30-Nov. 4).
News: The Pacers re-signed restricted free agent center Roy Hibbert Friday to a deal worth a reported $59 million over four years. Hibbert is coming off the best season of his career, in which he averaged 12.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per game.
Analysis: Hibbert is one of the most dependable young centers around, and the Pacers paid a premium to bring him back into the fold. Hibbert is still developing as a player, as he is just 25 years old, but the biggest improvement he could make towards moving his production forward is simply figuring out a way to stay on the floor more often. He has fouled less per minute every season in the league, but he has yet to really be able to take the next step forward as a full-time player. If Hibbert could play 35-plus minutes per night, he might be one of the best Fantasy centers in the league, but for now he is still a solid No. 1 option, worth targeting in the early rounds on Draft Day.
News: According to the Indianapolis Star, the Pacers are expected to match the Trail Blazers' max-offer sheet for Roy Hibbert, which is worth approximately $59 million over four years. Hibbert, who is an unrestricted free agent, was offered a max contract back on July 1 by Portland.
Analysis: The Pacers had been relatively quiet about their intentions regarding Hibbert's contract offer from Portland, but it appears the team will belly up and pay him. Despite being a restricted free agent, Hibbert garnered a ton of attention when he the open market. He averaged a career-best 12.8 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game last season, but really thrived in the playoffs as he averaged 11.7 points and 11.2 rebounds during Indiana's postseason run. Fantasy owners should consider the 25-year-old a No. 1 Fantasy center heading into next year.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert is considered the consensus best big man on the free-agent market this offseason, meaning Indiana is going to have a lot of suitors to fend off for the first-time free-agent. ESPN.com is reporting that the Mavs have interest in signing the 7-footer, however Hibbert is a restricted free agent, meaning the Pacers retain the right to match any contract offer he receives on the open market, something they are likely to do.
Analysis: Hibbert made his first All-Star game this season, and though his production tailed off after the break, he still enjoyed the finest season of his career. Hibbert averaged 12.8 points and 8.8 rebounds while playing 29.8 minutes per game, all career highs, while leading the Pacers to the second round of the playoffs. The Pacers actually made him a smaller part of their offense than the season before, as he averaged only 10.3 shot attempts per game, down from 11.0 in 2010-11, so he made his jump almost entirely on the strength of improved play on his part. Fantasy owners should watch his free agency to see where he lands, but Hibbert should be a No. 1 Fantasy center on Draft Day, worth selecting after the first few rounds.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert keep looking for consistency late in the year, as he followed up a pair of single-digit scoring games with back-to-back 15-point games on Saturday against the Spurs and Sunday against the Rockets. Against Houston, he added nine rebounds, but he really made his impact felt on the defensive end of the floor, where he swatted away five shots in 35 minutes to lead the Pacers to a 104-102 overtime victory.
Analysis: Hibbert seems to have hit a wall here, as he is averaging just 11.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game since the All-Star break, both numbers that are lower than his season averages. Those numbers are also right in line with his performance over the last five games, as he is not showing much in the way of turning it around. Still, a struggling Hibbert is better than most centers in the league, so continue to consider him a solid starting center in all Formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in another solid performance during Friday night's contest against the Suns. Hibbert finished with 19 points in the 113-111 loss on 7 of 12 shooting from the field. He went 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and also added seven rebounds, three blocks and two assists while logging 32 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert has been able to get his game back on track over the past week after going through a terrible slump earlier in the month. However, the 25-year-old has found his shooting touch once again as he is making 51 percent of his shots over his last four contests. Fantasy owners should make sure Hibbert is active in all formats heading into Week 14 (March 26-April 1).
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert’s recent slid continued on Friday against the Knicks, as he was thoroughly flummoxed by opposing center Tyson Chandler. Hibbert managed to score just four points on 2 of 10 shooting against Chandler, while grabbing just three rebounds in 24 minutes. He was pulled early in the game as the Pacers were blown out, with the final score ending up at 115-100.
Analysis: Whether it’s the result of fatigue from playing more minutes per game in a condensed schedule or just a cold spell, but Hibbert has been held to just 8.0 points and 7.1 rebounds in the month of March, while shooting 36.0 percent. His last five games are even worse, as he is down to 7.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Hibbert was a top flight Fantasy center earlier this season, however Fantasy owners have to be worried about this recent slump. While he is too talented to not be starting, Fantasy owners have to start looking toward other options if Hibbert can’t turn things around soon.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers center Roy Hibbert has hit a slump since the All-Star Game. Hibbert, a reserve on the Eastern Conference team, is struggling to find a groove in the second half of the season. He's 10-of-26 from the field in four games since the All-Star break. "I don't really know," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said when asked about Hibbert's recent play. "Sometimes it's just a matter of getting him the ball in the right spots in position to succeed. He's working every bit as hard as he always has." Hibbert had his best scoring game -- 13 points -- since the break, but he attempted only six shots in the Pacers' 101-96 loss to the Hawks. "I'm just trying to find a rhythm," Hibbert said. "Before the break, things were coming to me easier. I have to watch film and figure things out."
Analysis: Hibbert will likely start to find his groove again, and hopefully soon. Even when he's struggling he remains a must-start Fantasy option in the majority of leagues. Keep putting him in your lineup and just wait for his production to rise.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert had an OK performance on Tuesday night in a loss to the Hawks. Hibbert scored 13 points on 3 of 6 from the field over 39 minutes. He did not record a double-double as he finished with eight rebounds. Hibbert added two blocks and a steal in the game for the Pacers.
Analysis: Hibbert has not been able to hit his shots of late as he's gone just 4 for 18 in his last three games. Shooting over 50 percent for the season, this is probably just an aberration. Hibbert is close to a double-double per game this season and Fantasy owners should just keep rolling with him through this cold spell.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert told the Indianapolis Star that he credits his improved nutrition and a renewed commitment to working out as the reason he's having a career season. Hibbert just played 10 minutes in his first All-Star game on Sunday and he went 1 for 3 from the field for three points with three rebounds and an assist in the game.
Analysis: Hibbert apparently is following a strict dietary regiment given to him by a nutritionist. He has also hired a personal chef and lifts weights after every home game. Hibbert is averaging a career high in minutes with 30.2 per game, points with 13.8 per night and rebounds at 9.6. Hibbert is also shooting at a career best percentage from the field so everything is working for him. Let's hope he keeps it up. Hibbert is a solid start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert needed overtime, but managed to set a new career high for scoring on Tuesday night in a win over the Hornets. Hibbert scored a career-high 30 points in the victory as he went 11 of 17 from the field over 37 minutes. The center out of Georgetown went 8 of 12 from the line and grabbed 13 rebounds for the double-double. He added three blocked shots and seven of his rebounds came on the offensive side of the ball.
Analysis: Hibbert has really picked up his game of late for the Pacers. The center is averaging 17.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots per night over his last five. Shooting almost 56 percent from the field over that span, Hibbert should be active in all Fantasy leagues and formats right now.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert had one of his better performances in weeks on Sunday night against the Bobcats. He scored a team-high 18 points and hauled in 14 rebounds in the 108-73 win. He was an efficient 7 for 8 from the field and made 4 of 6 free throws. Hibbert also chipped in with a steal, a block and an assist while playing 26 minutes. It was his fourth double-double of February.
Analysis: Hibbert could have had even bigger numbers on Sunday had coach Frank Vogel not pulled the starters due to the score but it was still encouraging to see from the 25-year-old. He is averaging 14 points with 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in his last five contests, and is shooting nearly 51 percent over that span. He has progressed nicely in each of his first four seasons in the NBA and is enjoying a career campaign to date. With the Hornets and Bobcats on the schedule for Week 9 (Feb. 20-26), keep Hibbert active in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: After struggling in his previous three contests, Pacers C Roy Hibbert was able to get back on track against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He scored 17 points and hauled in eight rebounds -- including seven on the offensive glass -- in the 98-87 loss. He went 7 for 15 from the field and converted all three of his free throws while playing 33 minutes. Hibbert also chipped in with an assist, a steal and a block in the defeat.
Analysis: Hibbert has seen a dip in both his scoring and rebounding recently but he showed on Wednesday why he is so valuable in Fantasy. He is averaging 10.8 points with 7.6 rebounds and one block in his last five contests, and is shooting 41 percent over that span. The 25-year-old has taken his game to the next level this season and is quickly establishing himself as one of the better centers in the league. Continue to roll with Hibbert as a solid start in most Fantasy formats.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert didn't produce much in his team's back-to-back set on Friday and Saturday. He scored 12 points and grabbed five boards in Saturday's 113-109 loss to Denver. Hibbert shot 5 for 11 from the field and nailed both his foul shots. The big man added two blocks and four assists in his 35 minutes of work.
Analysis: Hibbert didn't seem to take advantage of an easier matchup on Saturday against Denver's big men. Over his last five outings, Hibbert has two double-doubles, but is averaging just 10.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest. The Pacers play three games in a row in Week 8 (13-19), but Hibbert should remain in all lineups. The Heat, Cavs, Nets and Bobcats all pose favorable matchups and is still a high-end center option.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert posted his 10th double-double of the season on Tuesday night against the Jazz. He scored 17 points and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds in Indiana's 104-99 win. The big man blocked four shots and dished out two assists in his 35 minutes of action. Hibbert shot 7 for 13 from the floor and nailed all three of his foul shots.
Analysis: Hibbert has three double-doubles over his past five games and is averaging 13.8 points and 10.4 boards per contest. Throw in his three blocks per game and you get an all-round center. While he may not dominate the game, Hibbert does enough to to be considered a high-end option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert registered his ninth double-double of the season on Tuesday night against the Nets. He scored 18 points and grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds in his 32 minutes on the court. He shot 7 for 12 from the field and knocked down 4 of his 7 foul shots. The big man added four blocks and dished out two assists in Indian's 106-99 win.
Analysis: Hibbert has been dealing with a mild ankle sprain, but has been able to play through it. Despite having a three-game stretch of single-digit rebounds, Hibbert remains one of the best centers available in Fantasy leagues. He's averaging 14.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game over his last five outings. Owners in all formats should keep him active as a high-end center option.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert notched seven points and six rebounds during the Pacers' 106-85 victory over Orlando on Sunday night. Hibbert remained on the court after sustaining a mild right ankle sprain during Friday's game against Boston and logged 22 minutes of playing time. However, he connected on just 3 of 8 from the field (37.5 percent) and one free throw to finish with his lowest scoring output of the season.
Analysis: It appears the day off on Saturday greatly helped Hibbert as he was able to stay in the lineup and not miss any playing time. But he appeared timid on offense and made only three field goals -- a season low. The 7-footer was also held without a block for just the second time over his past eight games. Fantasy owners should monitor his status, but it appears he will be safe to utilize in all formats during Week 6 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5).
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert sustained a mild right ankle sprain on Friday night against the Celtics. He would return to the game, but struggled to get into a rhythm. He shot 5 for 13 from the floor and hit his lone free throw attempt, finishing with 11 points. Hibbert added seven rebounds, two blocks and a steal in his 28 minutes of court time. He also committed six of his team's 15 turnovers in the 94-87 loss.
Analysis: Indiana has a day off on Saturday before taking the court again on Sunday. Many times players wake up the next day in a lot more pain than when the injury occurred, so Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Hibbert's status. Over his last five games he's averaging 15.0 points, 10.2 boards and two blocks per outing. As long as he's active Hibbert should be viewed as a high-end center option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert will be a restricted free agent this summer after not agreeing to a contract extension before Wednesday's deadline. "We'll just wait until this summer and see what we can do," Pacers president Larry Bird told the Indianapolis Star. Hibbert said he will not let his contract status affect the way he plays. "To tell you the truth, I've had conversations with the sports psychologist about how we go about doing this, and I was told to basically put it away," Hibbert said. "Whatever happens, happens. My agent has been doing this for years, so whatever he says, I'm going to go by it. He wants me to wait, so I'm going to wait."
Analysis: Hibbert and his agent, David Falk, said last week that they prefer to wait until the summer to work on a new contract, so this news isn't surprising. At least he will continue to have motivation to put up big numbers the rest of the season. Hibbert is having a career year and has become a solid start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert has been wearing a protective mask since breaking his nose on Sunday but it has not slowed down his production. He matched his season high with 20 points on Wednesday against the Bulls and also hauled in eight rebounds in the 95-90 win. He went 9 for 14 from the floor and made 2 of 3 free throws while playing 35 minutes. Hibbert also posted four blocks and a steal in the victory.
Analysis: Hibbert has been able to take his game to the next level so far this season and has picked up his scoring of late. He is averaging 15.4 points with 10.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in the last five contests, and is shooting a solid 54 percent over that span. The 25-year-old could just be scratching the surface of his potential so keep an eye on his progress and continue to roll with Hibbert as a No. 1 Fantasy C.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert will wear a mask to protect his broken nose beginning Tuesday against Orlando, according to NBA.com. Hibbert sustained the injury during the first half of Sunday's game against the Lakers, but returned to score 16 of his 18 points during the second half in the Pacers' victory. "He’s a hard-nosed guy -- I just thought about that one a second ago," Indiana coach Frank Vogel said with a smile.
Analysis: It's unclear how long Hibbert will need to wear the mask, but Vogel is not anticipating it to be a problem. Hibbert is averaging a near double-double during the early part of the season, posting 13.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. He has drained at least 55 percent of his attempts from the field over has past three outings and should be viewed as a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats when healthy.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert suffered a broken nose in Sunday's game against the Lakers in the first quarter but was able to return before halftime. He scored zero points before leaving but ended up with 18 points and eight rebounds in the 98-96 win. He went 9 for 13 from the floor while playing 27 minutes. Hibbert also posted four assists in the victory.
Analysis: Hibbert entered Sunday having averaged 12.2 points with 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in his last five contests, and shot 49 percent from the floor over that span. It doesn't look as though this injury will cost him games going forward but keep an eye on his status just to be safe. Hibbert is well on his way to a career campaign so consider him a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert suffered a broken nose in Sunday's game against the Lakers in the first quarter. He hauled in one rebound in five minutes before being forced from the game. He also went 0 for 2 from the floor. His return is questionable.
Analysis: Hibbert entered Sunday having averaged 12.2 points with 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in his last five contests, and shot 49 percent from the floor over that span. It doesn't look as though this injury will cost him games going forward but keep an eye on his status just to be safe. Hibbert is well on his way to a career campaign so consider him a solid option in the majority of Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert has done a solid job on the boards of late but he saved his best performance for Friday night against the Warriors. He hauled in a career-high 16 rebounds and scored 10 points in the 94-91 win. He went 5 for 9 from the floor but missed his two free throws while playing 34 minutes. Hibbert also chipped in with four assists and two blocks in the victory.
Analysis: Hibbert has been able to take his game to the next level this season and is becoming more valuable in Fantasy. He is averaging 12.2 points with 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in his last five contest, and is shooting 49 percent from the floor over that span. While his free throw shooting might hurt some owners in Rotisserie formats, his all-around production is hard to match. Continue to roll with Hibbert as a solid Fantasy C in the majority of leagues with Orlando (twice), Chicago and Boston on the schedule for Week 5 (Jan. 23-29).
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert put up his usual statline during Wednesday's game against the Kings. He scored 13 points and hauled in eight rebounds in the 92-88 loss. He went 5 for 9 from the floor and made 3 of 4 free throws while playing 23 minutes. Hibbert also chipped in with four assists and four blocked shots in the defeat.
Analysis: Hibbert has been able to take his game to the next level this season and is becoming more valuable in Fantasy. He is averaging 14 points with nine rebounds and two blocks in his last five contest, and is shooting 50 percent from the floor over that span. While his free throw shooting might hurt some owners in Rotisserie formats, his all-around production is hard to match. Continue to roll with Hibbert as a solid Fantasy C in the majority of leagues.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert was able to play through his ankle injury during Monday night's contest against the 76ers. Hibbert, who injured his ankle during Indiana's win over the Bobcats last Saturday, finished with 19 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the field in the 96-86 loss. He went 7 of 12 from the field in the defeat and also chipped in with eight rebounds and an assist, while logging 31 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert was able to play through his injury on Monday night, so he should be good to go for the Pacers moving forward. However, Fantasy owners -- especially in daily formats -- may want to keep an eye on his status heading into Indiana's next game against the Hawks on Wednesday. Hibbert has gotten off to a nice start this season, posting a double-double in five of his first nine contests. Consider the 25-year-old a No. 1 Fantasy C, when healthy.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert (ankle) is a go for Monday night's game at Philadelphia. Hibbert was a question mark entering the game with an ankle injury. Hibbert has not missed any time for the Pacers.
Analysis: Hibbert's injury was not serious as he got back on the court on Monday night. The center out of Georgetown is averaging just under 14 points and 10 rebounds per game this season for the Pacers. With 1.4 blocks and 54 percent shooting from the field, Hibbert can be active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Monday's game at Philadelphia, according to the Indianapolis Star. Hibbert briefly left in the second half of the Pacers' last game on Saturday with an ankle injury before returning and finishing with 20 points.
Analysis: Hibbert's injury didn't appear to be serious at the time, but it's possible he's still experiencing soreness and Indiana will be cautious with its starting center. Just like last year, Hibbert has gotten off to another strong start and is averaging 13.8 points and 10.0 rebounds per game this season. Hopefully, he sustains this pace throughout the year; consider him a No. 1 Fantasy C in the majority of formats when healthy.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert was able to shake off an ankle injury during Saturday night's contest over the Bobcats. Hibbert sustained the injury early in the second half after scoring on consecutive possessions, and briefly left the game. However, he was able to return and finish with 20 points, eight rebounds and three blocks, while logging 31 minutes in the 99-77 victory.
Analysis: Hibbert's injury doesn't appear to be anything serious at all, especially since he was able to quickly return to the game. However, things usually end up hurting a bit more the next day, so Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status leading into Fantasy Week 3 (Jan. 9-15). Hibbert has gotten off to a solid start this season, posting a double-double in five of his first eight contests. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy C in most formats, when healthy.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert posted another double-double on Wednesday night. He scored 16 points and grabbed 12 boards, both team highs, in Indiana's 118-83 loss to the Heat. Hibbert shot 7 for 11 from the field and nailed 2 of his 3 foul shots. The big man added two assists in the losing effort.
Analysis: Hibbert has posted three double-doubles over his last five games, averaging 12.6 points and 9.2 rebounds over that span. He averaged a career high 12.7 points and 7.5 rebounds last season in 81 games, and should be able to set a new career highs this year if he continues to play like this. Fantasy owners should view Hibbert as a No. 1 center option moving forward.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had 12 points and added 10 rebounds in Indiana’s 90-85 win Toronto. It was his second-straight double-double as he has started the season off very strongly. He did turn the ball over five times in 30 minutes, though that was the only blemish on his stat line in the game as he shot six-of-11 from the field.
Analysis: After having 21 double-doubles last season, Hibbert appears well on his way to topping that mark in his fourth season. He averaged a career high 12.7 points and 7.5 rebounds last season in 81 games, but that was on just 27.7 minutes-per game. He has topped 30 minutes in both games and it appears likely the Pacers are ready to up his minutes for good. If that happens, he should be able to continue his strong play, and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy center in all formats.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert turned in a monster statline in Monday night's contest against the Pistons. Hibbert finished with 16 points and 14 rebounds in the 91-79 win, notching first double-double of the season. He shot 6 of 11 from the field in the victory and also chipped in with three blocks and a pair of dimes, while logging 33 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert one one of the bigger disappointments in all of Fantasy last season, but looked pretty good in his season debut. We actually like the 25-year-old as one of our breakout candidates this year, especially after all the work he put in with Tim Duncan in the off season. Consider Hibbert a No. 1 Fantasy C in all formats moving forward, until he proves otherwise.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert said he worked with future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan in San Antonio during the offseason and added about 15 pounds of muscle, according to the Indianapolis Star. “He taught me a lot of things, in terms of things I’m not comfortable with,” Hibbert said. “Like turning and facing, shooting off the glass and just working on things that are out of my comfort zone. He took me to dinner, we ate and talked, we chopped it up. He’s a real good guy.”
Analysis: Hibbert certainly could not have learned from a more polished veteran big-man than Duncan, who has spent 14 years in the league. Despite his 7-foot-2 frame, Hibbert had issues with fouls last season and was knocked around by larger players in the paint. He slowed after a fast start, but still posted career highs in points (12.7) and rebounds (7.5). Consider him a rising mid-round selection in the majority of 2011-12 Fantasy drafts.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers center Roy Hibbert has to continue getting stronger heading into 2011-12. "It's always going to be about his strength," team president Larry Bird said. "But he'll be fine. The biggest problem is he gets down on himself." This past season, Hibbert averaged 12.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, all career highs.
Analysis: Hibbert is a solid center in all scoring formats and should be considered a starting option heading into next season. We like him as a No. 2 center, and he should be drafted with a mid-round pick.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers coach Frank Vogel said his starters would play Wednesday night at Orlando but probably not their usual minutes. That means Danny Granger, Roy Hibbert, Darren Collison and Tyler Hansbrough will be active against the Magic even if their minutes might be reduced. The Pacers have locked up the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. "We've been winning of late, and we want to keep that mentality," Granger said. "We don't care who we're playing, we're going to try to win."
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily leagues should count on Hibbert to play against Orlando. He might not see his usual amount of playing time, but if he's active then owners should consider playing him in the season finale.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers center Roy Hibbert said Wednesday that his left knee was sore, but he didn't expect it to keep him out of any games. Hibbert injured his knee in Wednesday's game against Detroit, but he remained in the game. "There was some pain. I fell very awkwardly, but my team needed me to go back out there," Hibbert said. "I don't like to go out. I don't like to stay out. I like to tough it out."
Analysis: It appears like Hibbert will continue to play, and the Pacers need him to make a final playoff push. When healthy, Hibbert is a must-start Fantasy center in all leagues.
News: After scoring a combined 17 points over his last two games, Pacers center Roy Hibbert found his scoring touch during Monday's 107-100 win over the Celtics. Hibbert finished with 26 points in the contest on 12 of 17 shooting from the field. He made both of his free-throw attempts and also chipped in with four rebounds, two assists and a block while logging 33 minutes. "I just came out aggressive and wanted to be a force down there offensively and defensively," Hibbert said. It was the most points Hibbert has scored since tying a career high with 29 on Feb. 16. He had only scored more than 20 points once since. "The kid works so hard, cares so much," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "He deserves all the success that he gets."
Analysis: After turning in three straight pedestrian performances, Hibbert finally got his scoring back up against Boston. Still, he seems to be slumping again for whatever reason and just can't seem to put any real good stretches of games together. Still, at this point of the season Fantasy owners have no choice but to continue to roll with the 7-footer and hope he can finish strong. Continue to view Hibbert as a solid Fantasy option at the weak center position, when healthy.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert couldn't get out of his own way on Saturday night versus the Grizzlies. He picked up five fouls in 11 minutes and that is all the time he'd see on the court. He missed his only shot from the field, but hit his two foul shots, finishing with two points. Hibbert chipped in an assist and failed to record a rebound in a game for the first time this season. The Pacers would end up losing to the Grizzlies, 99-78.
Analysis: Hibbert had just an awful outing on Saturday, which not only hurt Indiana, but killed Fantasy owners. Hibbert isn't having a great month either as he's averaging 10.2 points, 7.7 boards and 2.0 blocks per contest. While those numbers are still worth using in the majority of Fantasy leagues, owners can't be too happy with this latest display. Hopefully he can get on track and finish the month strong. Owners should continue to view Hibbert as a strong play at a weak center position.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert finally got his scoring up in Saturday's 112-97 loss to the Rockets. Hibbert finished with a 16 points in the contest on 6 of 14 shooting from the field. He went 3 of 4 at the charity stripe and also chipped in with six rebounds, three blocks, two steals and an assist in 27 minutes of game action. Hibbert's 15 points was the most he has scored since he finished with 16 back on Feb. 22.
Analysis: Hibbert's scoring numbers have slowly but surely began too decrease of late. The 24-year-old is averaging just 11.0 points and 8.2 rebounds over his last five contests, which is way below the 15 points he averaged in February. Still, his rebounds and blocks are right on par, which has helped make up for his lack of offense. With the Pacers playing four times during Fantasy Week 20 (March 7-13) against the Sixers, Timberwolves, Raptors and Knicks, there is no reason why he shouldn't remain active moving forward.
News: Suns C Roy Hibbert was not very productive in Sunday's overtime loss to the Suns, scoring eight points in 30 minutes. He added just six rebounds, but did block four shots in the game. Hibbert has been held under 10 points in two of his last three games.
Analysis: Uh oh. Fantasy owners might be wondering if he is on the verge of another slump after thriving for much of Frank Vogel's tenure as coach of the Pacers. It is too early to panic, but given his track record it is also not out of the question. One thing we do know is that he figures to get a longer leash under Vogel than he did under coach Jim O'Brien and that might be something that helps him get out of these doldrums. He is still averaging 14.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks over his last five games and remains a solid play. Monitor his progress in coming games to see if he can avoid another rough patch.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert played well over 29 minutes in the starting lineup on Tuesday as Indiana opened the second half of the season with a win over the Wizards in Washington. Hibbert shot 5 of 9 from the field to score 16 points and he grabbed six rebounds. Hibbert also blocked four shots in the contest and the Pacers were plus-11 with him on the floor.
Analysis: Hibbert dropped 29 points in the game before the break and has really begun to become the top Fantasy center we knew he could be. He needs to start rebounding in double figures, but the blocks make up for that. He can be active in just about all Fantasy leagues.
News: Since Frank Vogel has taken over as the interim head coach for the Pacers, center Roy Hibbert has regained his swagger and provided the low-post presence the Pacers have lacked. The 7-foot-2 center is averaging 17.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and shooting 50 percent from the field in the 10 games under Vogel. "He's been playing well," point guard Darren Collison said. "Now, he's starting to pass it out of the post when he gets doubled, and it makes it hard for other teams to double him now. Any time you have so many good outside shooters and a good post player, it just makes it easier for everybody else."
Analysis: Hibbert is playing well heading into the All-Star break and has become a must-start Fantasy option. Hopefully he will continue to play at this level as the season goes on, and he should remain active in all leagues.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert matched a career high with 29 points -- a week after he equaled it previously -- and nine rebounds in the Pacers' 115-109 loss at Detroit on Wednesday night. Hibbert, who scored 29 points against Charlotte on Feb. 9, finished 12 of 23 from the field. It was the first time since Dec. 19 against Boston that Hibbert has attempted at least 20 shots in a game and third overall of the season. "We played hard on defense, but we didn't play smart," said coach Frank Vogel, who is 7-3 since he was promoted to replace Jim O'Brien. "Our offense was clicking and Roy Hibbert was dominating in the post, but we couldn't stop them."
Analysis: Hibbert has certainly found a spark under Vogel. After a poor month of January in which he averaged a lowly 9.5 points per game, Hibbert has posted double figures in 8 of his 9 games in February to rediscover his early-season form. He is also contributing in other areas on the court and recorded three assists and two blocks against the Pistons on Wednesday. Hibbert is still averaging a career-high 12.9 points per game and appears primed for a strong second half of the season. Any opportunity to buy low on the center has probably passed, and he should be viewed as a must-start again following the All-Star break.
News: After scoring a combined 19 points over his last two games, Pacers center Roy Hibbert found his scoring stroke in Tuesday's 110-103 win over the Pacers. Hibbert scored 18 points in the contest on 7 of 16 shooting from the field. He went 4 of 6 from the charity stripe and also chipped in with seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 33 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Hibbert was a little off in Indian;s last two games but turned in a solid effort against the Heat. While no doubt he has been somewhat of a disappointment to this point in the season, the 24-year-old has played much better since the Pacers made a coaching change. Hibbert is averaging 15.3 points and 7.4 rebounds over his last 10 contests and is shooting 50 percent from the field over that stretch. Continue to roll with him in the second half of the season.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert recorded his second straight double-double on Wednesday night. He scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Indiana's 104-103 win over Charlotte. Hibbert shot 12 for 19 from the field and converted 5 of his 7 shots from the charity stripe. The big man added two blocks and two assists in his 34 minutes of action.
Analysis: Since the Pacers switched to Frank Vogel as interim coach, Hibbert has been playing better basketball. Over his last five games, Hibbert is averaging 17.6 points and 7.8 rebounds -- recording three double-doubles. He's also tallying 1.6 blocks and 1.8 assists over that span. While Hibbert has had an up and down season, he seems to have found a nice groove with Vogel at the helm of the team. For now, Hibbert is worth using in the majority of Fantasy leagues. He has the potential to be a high-end center, so it is definitely worth getting him back into those lineups.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in another solid performance in Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Heat. Hibbert notched his 15th double-double of the season in the contest, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds. He was 8 of 14 shooting from the field and also chipped in with three steals and a block in 31 minutes. Hibbert is now averaging 16.6 points and 8.0 rebounds in five games under interim coach Frank Vogel.
Analysis: Hibbert's number have began to rise under Vogel as the interim coach has stressed running the offense through the big man. The 24-year-old has been somewhat of a disappointment this season after coming on strong at the end of last year. Still, he looks to be on the way up again and Fantasy owners should take notice. He has become a worthwhile play again and should be active in the majority of Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert scored 11 points with three rebounds and four assists in Sunday's game at the Nets. In four games under interim coach Frank Vogel, Hibbert has averaged 15.8 points and 7.5 rebounds.
Analysis: Hibbert is still far from the picture of consistency we would like him to be, but the numbers under Vogel already have been better than his production under Jim O'Brien was over the last two months. There is a lot of upside with Hibbert and part of Vogel's priorities will be to get the young big man going again. Hibbert seems to be on the way up again and Fantasy owners should take notice. He is a worthwhile play again in many standard formats.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that new Pacers coach Frank Vogel has told C Roy Hibbert to get closer to the basket in their offense. "We have to get him the ball and put him in position to where he's not only going to be a low-post scorer," Vogel said. "We've got to get him some easy looks. We've got to get his jump shot going again and take advantage of his versatility."
Analysis: Hibbert scored 24 points in his first game under Vogel, and the young big man's Fantasy numbers could be ready to take off in the second half of the season. If he continues to thrive the rest of this week, get him active in all formats for Fantasy Week 16 (Feb. 7-13).
News: If the first game of the Frank Vogel era is any indication, Indiana center Roy Hibbert could be in for a solid second half of the season. The Pacers just fired coach Jim O'Brien and Hibbert went off in Vogel's first game, a win over Toronto. The former Georgetown big man scored 24 points for Indiana over 30 minutes on the court. He shot 9 of 19 and added 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Hibbert has scored at least 20 points in two of his last three games and might be turning a corner with Vogel at the helm. We've already seen that Hibbert has the ability to contribute like a high-end Fantasy center, he just needs to prove it consistently. This was definitely a good start.
News: The Pacers fired coach Jim O'Brien on Sunday and that could mean good things for center Roy Hibbert. The talented Hibbert has lost his confidence at times this season as he's been played inconsistently by O'Brien. The firing of O'Brien could mean more consistent playing time.
Analysis: Hibbert scored just two points in his last game over 21 minutes on 1 of 5 shooting with five rebounds. He scored 20 points the game prior. Over his last five contests, Hibbert is averaging 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. That is decent production, but it could get so much better down the stretch. Stay tuned for that as the O'Brien firing can only help Hibbert's value.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert looked more like a center on Friday night to help Indiana beat the Nets on Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse. Hibbert had one of his better games as he dropped 20 points on the Nets. He went 7 of 12 from the field and added six rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes. "I wanted to be aggressive, get down in the post and help my teammates out," he said to the Indianapolis Star.
Analysis: Hibbert managed just four points over 15 minutes in the game prior. He still will have his struggles and until he becomes consistently around 10 and 10 per game, he's going to be a frustrating play in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert had been dealing with an upper respiratory infection earlier in the week, but it seems there is a bigger concern for him as the season progresses. "I talked to (strength and conditioning coach) Shawn Windle, and he said I need to start drinking a lot of protein shakes and eat more throughout the day," Hibbert told the Indianapolis Star on Thursday. "I had been trying to eat healthy the whole year, but he said I can mix in some bad food sometimes, too, just to put some more weight on." Hibbert spent last summer cutting out 'bad foods' but now can't seem to put any weight on. "I know it's going to be a challenge, but it's worth a shot," Hibbert said. "I think it'll help me."
Analysis: Between being sick and all the practices the Pacers have, Hibbert has an uphill road to climb. He got off to a quick start this season, but has fizzled out as he entered Wednesday's game against Orlando averaging 8.2 points and 7.4 rebounds a game in January. He scored just four points and grabbed two boards in 15 minutes against Dwight Howard and the Magic. If Hibbert can get back on track with his weight and training, he should be able to turn his season back around. Until then, Fantasy owners should view him as a No. 2 center option.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert posted 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Pacers' 97-92 loss at Portland on Saturday night. Hibbert, who was questionable for the game while battling an upper respiratory infection, connected on 5 of 13 attempts from the field to finish with his 12th double-double of the season. The third-year center added three assists but was held without a block -- the second time this season he has not recorded a blocked shot in back-to-back games.
Analysis: It took awhile, but Hibbert finally recorded another double-double. The struggling Indiana standout went five games in between double-doubles, tied for his longest stretch of the season. He continues to struggle from the field and shot only 38.5 percent in Saturday's game -- his fifth game in his last seven outings under 40 percent. He might see more minutes as the Pacers would like to get him back on the torrid pace he was at the beginning of the season but he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy center for now.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert will play and start in the Pacers' game against Portland on Saturday night, according to the Indianapolis Star. Hibbert was battling an upper respiratory infection and arrived in Portland late Friday night after remaining in San Francisco following the team's loss at Golden State on Wednesday.
Analysis: After a promising start to the season, Hibbert has been woeful recently for the Pacers. He has combined for just six points on 2 of 10 shooting in his last two games and has had his minutes drastically reduced. He is now averaging 12.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game after posting at least 15.6 PPG in his first two months of the season. Consider him a solid start only in deeper leagues for now.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers center Roy Hibbert arrived in Portland late on Friday night after remaining in San Francisco due to an upper respiratory infection. Hibbert remains questionable to play on Saturday in Portland against the Blazers. "It's going to depend on his strength, how he feels, whether he has his legs under him," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. "It'll be a game-time decision."
Analysis: After a promising start to the season, Hibbert has been woeful recently for the Pacers. He has combined for just six points on 2 of 10 shooting in his last two games and has had his minutes drastically reduced. He is now averaging 12.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game after posting at least 15.6 PPG in his first two months of the season. Consider him a solid start only in deeper leagues for now, when healthy.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert (illness) missed the Pacers' game at Golden State on Wednesday. Hibbert was initially ruled a game-time decision while dealing with an upper respiratory infection.
Analysis: After a promising start to the season, Hibbert was been woeful recently for the Pacers. He has combined for just six points on 2 of 10 shooting in his last two games and has had his minutes drastically reduced. He is now averaging 12.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game after posting at least 15.6 PPG in his first two months of the season. Consider him a solid start in deeper leagues for now.
News: NBA.com reports that Pacers C Roy Hibbert will be a game-time decision Wednesday against the Warriors because of an upper respiratory infection.
Analysis: Hibbert has been a disappointment in 2011 so far with just two double-digit efforts in nine contests and six points combined in his last two games on 2 for 10 shooting. He played just 12 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Clippers and won't be getting his minutes back until he shows some improvement in his play. When producing like he's capable, Hibbert is a solid start in most Fantasy formats, but for now should be benched in everything but deeper leagues.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert matched a season-low with two points in the Pacers' 99-86 loss to Chicago on Friday night. Hibbert netted just one shot from the field for the second time this season and finished 1 of 8 and did not attempt a free throw. The 7-foot-2 Hibbert tallied seven rebounds and three blocks, his fifth consecutive game with at least one blocked shot.
Analysis: Hibbert just can't seem to shake his woes and has now posted single digits in four straight games. His struggles have severely affected his minutes and he played just 22 minutes in Friday's game, the fifth time in his last six outings he has recorded less than 30 minutes. Hibbert had a promising start to the season but his numbers have dropped to 13 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Fantasy owners should consider Hibbert a No. 2 Fantasy center in the majority of leagues for now.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert said a few weeks back he was considering talking to someone to help him work through his recent struggles. Now he seems ready to put that plan into place. Hibbert said after Saturday's 108-93 loss to the Hawks he plans to meet with a sports psychologist when the team returns from its current two-game road trip, which wraps up Tuesday in Philadelphia. “Going to talk to somebody is not perceived as a bad thing anymore,” Hibbert told the Indianapolis Star. “Other players have done it and the way things have gone it has taken a toll on me.” Hibbert scored just eight points on 3 of 8 shooting against the Hawks on Saturday night.
Analysis: Hibbert has been slumping for about six weeks now and appears to be beat up mentally about his recent struggles. He is shooting just 34 percent (54 of 158) from the field over the past 13 games and is averaging just 10.5 points over that stretch. He has not scored over 20 points since his 24-point effort back on Nov. 28 against the Lakers and has seen a decline in his minutes ever since he began too struggle. After averaging 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in November, he averaged just 10.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in December and hasn't fared much better in the earlier stages of January. Fantasy owners can only hope the sports psychologist can snap him out of his funk and get him back to playing at a high level. Until that happens though, owners should start Hibbert at their own peril heading into Fantasy Week 12 (Jan. 10-16).
News: After coming off the bench in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, Pacers center Roy Hibbert was back in the starting lineup in Friday's 90-87 loss to the Spurs. There was a scary moment in the opening minutes of the game when Hibbert went down with an ankle injury after stepping on Tyler Hansbrough's foot while going for a rebound. However, he was able to return after getting his ankle tapped up and finished with 10 points and 14 rebounds on 5 of 17 shooting from the field. He logged 36 minutes in the loss and also chipped in with a pair of blocks and two assists in the defeat.
Analysis: Hibbert recorded his 11th double-double of the season on Friday night, but again struggled with his shot and missed the possible game winner with just seconds left. Still, the fact that he has scored in double-digits in three straight contests and pulled down 14 rebounds has to somewhat of an encouraging sign. He is averaging just 10.0 points and 7.6 rebounds over his last five contests and has been struggling after a hot start to the season. Fantasy owners should also keep an eye on the situation with his ankle to make sure he doesn't miss any time. Because of his recent struggles, Hibbert can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy center, when healthy.
News: Struggling Roy Hibbert was removed from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Knicks. The results were not good. In just 16 minuets, he scored 10 points with four rebounds and two assists. Hibbert was replaced in the lineup by Jeff Foster.
Analysis: There is no indication as to how long this lineup shakeup may last, but it is clear that it is an attempt to get Hibbert going again. After averaging 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in November, he averaged just 10.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in December. The talent is there, but something has been amiss about Hibbert's game and confidence level. Hopefully, this move is something that will wake him up for the long term. In the meantime, he seems to be a player to avoid activating. Just be patient with him given his upside.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert only saw 15 minutes of run against the Wizards in a loss on Wednesday night. The center from Georgetown shot 2 of 4 from the field and scored five points. He grabbed four rebounds and had two blocks.
Analysis: Hibbert had been playing at least 25 minutes per night but was given less time on Wednesday. He's been highly inconsistent and the Pacers never seen to use him the same way twice. That said, Fantasy owners can usually count on his 7-10 rebounds per game with almost two blocks and that keeps him viable in deeper Fantasy leagues as a center.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert couldn't make up for the absence of Josh McRoberts on Monday night against the Hornets. Despite Indiana winning by one point, Hibbert only managed two on the night. He shot an abysmal 1 for 10 from the field over 25 minutes and was removed early from the game. He had just three rebounds and two blocks with three turnovers.
Analysis: One game after scoring 17 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, Hibbert put up this stinker. That said, he still shot just 8 for 23 in that game with 17 points against the Celtics. Hibbert is definitely worth having on most Fantasy rosters, but the center out of Georgetown is anything but reliable. He's worth starting on most occasions, however, for games like the one against Boston.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert tallied 12 points and six rebounds in the Pacers' 109-94 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday night. Hibbert, who played 31 minutes against Los Angeles, struggled from the field for the third consecutive game. The 7-foot-2 center connected on 6 of 14 shots and has now missed 50 percent of his shots three games in a row. He added three blocks and two assists as Indiana lost its third consecutive game.
Analysis: At the beginning of the season it seemed Hibbert was blossoming into a dominant post threat with an average hovering around double digits in both scoring and rebounds. Now, the Pacers big man is becoming a frustrating Fantasy play. In the three games since his last double-double, Hibbert is averaging just 8.0 points and 5.6 rebounds and had back-to-back six-point outings before Wednesday's game. Fantasy owners should remain hopeful Hibbert -- who has just one double-double in eight games this month -- can quickly become more consistent. Still, consider him a must-start in all formats.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert shook off a recent slump and finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds in the Pacers' 100-92 victory over Charlotte on Friday. It was Hibbert's second-highest rebounding output of the season (15 on Nov. 16) and his first double-double in six games. Hibbert connected on 6 of his 11 shots Friday and added six assists and three blocks for the Pacers.
Analysis: Hibbert's woes were starting to become a slight concern for Fantasy owners. After totaling 12 rebounds in his last three games combined, the 7-footer nabbed a game-high 14 on Friday night. Hibbert's season marks -- 15.4 PPG and 8.5 RPG -- have taken a dip after he began the season averaging a double-double. He remains a great Fantasy play and should be used as a must-start in all formats.
News: Though Pacers C Roy Hibbert has struggled over his last four games, averaging 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds during that stretch, he's still a candidate for the Most Improved Player award, averaging 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 blocks on the season. His assists are particularly high for a center, and according to the Indianapolis Star, coach Jim O'Brien thinks they have room to increase from there. "As Roy develops his game in his career, I think he'll be a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover guy, and I think he will always be one of the top assist guys for the Pacers," O'Brien said. "I don't think he's even scratched the surface in that dimension of his game."
Analysis: Hibbert has hit a little rough patch, but his numbers still place him among the top centers in Fantasy. He's an above-average contributor in no fewer than five categories and a must-start in Fantasy. If he has room to grow from here, even better.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert had his fourth straight poor showing on Wednesday night against Milwaukee. He shot 5 fro 8 from the field, finishing with 13 points, and grabbed just five rebounds. He converted 3 of his 7 foul shots, dished out an assist, made a steal and blocked two shots in his 31 minutes of action. Over his last four games, Hibbert is averaging 12.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Analysis: Both of those numbers are under his 15.5 points and 8.6 boards he has been averaging this season. The Pacers aren't very big on the frontcourt, so opposing teams seem to throw a lot of bodies at him. He's still blocking shots and shooting a good percentage from the field, but this hiccup is hurting the Pacers and Fantasy owners. Hibbert is still one of the better options at the center position, but he's just not performing up to par right now.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert tallied a season-low one rebound in the Pacers' 105-97 loss at Phoenix on Sunday. Hibbert, who has been a rebounding force this season with an average of 9.2 boards a game, was limited by the Suns' pair of towering forwards in Channing Frye and Earl Barron. Hibbert played a season-low 18 minutes and scored just eight points, his second-lowest total of the season.
Analysis: Hibbert seems to have hit a minor speed bump in his last couple games after posting two consecutive double-doubles at the end of November. In his last two outings, he has struggled to find shooting opportunities and has a combined 14 shots. Hibbert had attempted at least 13 shots In 11 games this season entering Friday's game. The standout center's points (23) and rebounding totals (6) in the two-game stretch are also well off his season averages. Still, Hibbert remains a strong option in all Fantasy leagues but he is on the outside of the elite performers -- for now.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert saw plenty of action on Friday as Indiana would fall to Oklahoma City in overtime, 110-106. Hibbert logged his sixth double-double of the season, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 9 for 21 from the floor and hit 1 of his 2 foul shots. Hibber played 37 minutes for the Pacers. He left Indiana's last game with a headache after taking an elbow to the head. Hibbert looked fine on Friday and even contributed two assists, a steal and a block.
Analysis: Hibbert is a tough guy and having a headache wouldn't keep him off the court for long. Fantasy owners should be pleased with Hibbert's performance and keep him active in all leagues. He's averaging around a double-double per game and is a viable center in all Fantasy formats.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert told the Indianapolis Star that he is feeling better after leaving Tuesday's game with a headache. He took an elbow from Cleveland's guard Joey Graham in the first half, but continue to play. He played in 21 minutes, scoring six points and grabbing seven rebounds.
Analysis: Hibbert has had some time off now and should be 100 percent for Friday's matchup with the Thunder. He probably won't miss any time because of this headache, so Fantasy owners should continue to roll with the big man. He averages almost a double-double per outing, and is a viable Fantasy center in all formats.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert played 21 minutes in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers. With Cleveland getting blown out, Hibbert sat the rest of the game with a headache. He shot 3 for 6 from the field and scored six points with seven rebounds. Hibbert added two blocked shots.
Analysis: Hibbert is not badly hurt, he just took the opportunity to get some rest on Tuesday and called it a headache. We doubt he's going to miss any time. Hibbert is still averaging just about a double-double this season and continues to be worth starting in most Fantasy leagues.
News:Roy Hibbert solidified his position as a top center in the Eastern Conference during the Pacers' 90-86 loss to Orlando on Saturday, registering team highs with 19 points and 10 rebounds. What's more impressive was Hibbert's work against perennial Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard. During the first half, Hibbert out-scored (17-6) and out-rebounded (5-2) Howard en route to his fifth double-double of the season.
Analysis: Hibbert continues to impress the Pacers and their opponents with his elevated play this season. He is now averaging a double-double in his last five games (17.8 PPG and 10.8 RPG) and the 23-year-old is playing at a very consistent level. With his impressive start to the season, he has become a solid No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert finished with 18 points, with 14 coming on a key run during the second and third quarters in which he shot a perfect 7 for 7 from the field to spark the Pacers’ rout of the Clippers on Thursday night. He has now reached double-digits in scoring every game this season except one. Hibbert added eight rebounds after combining for 28 boards in his previous two games.
Analysis: With 18 points and eight boards, the budding Pacers star just missed recording his fifth double-double of the season through the team’s first 10 games. He had nine all of last season and will certainly eclipse that mark in the next month. If not already, he is quickly becoming a must-start in all Fantasy lineups.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert turned in another strong performance in Tuesday's 102-92 loss to the Hawks. Hibbert scored 18 points on 6 of 16 shooting from the field and had a career-high 15 rebounds in the defeat. He played 33 minutes and also chipped in with three assists, one steal and a block.
Analysis: Hibbert has now posted back-to-back double-doubles for the first time this season and is averaging 10.8 rebounds over his last five games. While he hasn't been able to even to close to matching the 28 points he scored in the season opener, Hibbert continues to average close to a double-double and is an excellent source for rebounds and blocks. The 23-year still has not hit his ceiling yet and can be considered a No. 1 Fantasy center moving forward.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert went two straight games without recording a double-double but he was able to snap out of that slump on Saturday night against the Cavilers. He scored 16 points and hauled in 13 rebounds while playing 28 minutes in the 99-85 win. He went 7 for 16 from the field and connected on both of his free-throw attempts. Hibbert also had two assists, a steal and two blocked shots in the victory.
Analysis: Hibbert has finally busted out in his third year in the league and is averaging 16.1 points with 9.6 rebounds through the first eight games. Although he has not come close to the 28 points he scored in the season opener, the 23-year-old could easily wind up averaging a double-double this year. Not to mention the three blocks per contest he is averaging. With the Hawks, Clippers and Magic on the schedule on Week 4 (Nov. 15-21), continue to view Hibbert as a No. 1 Fantasy C in all leagues.
News: After scoring just nine points in his previous outing, Pacers C Roy Hibbert got back on track against the Bucks on Friday night. He scored 14 points in 35 minutes and hauled in 12 rebounds in the 94-90 loss. Hibbert went just 4 for 11 from the field but made 6 of 7 free throws while posting his second double-double of the year. He also had four assists and six blocked shots in the defeat. "We just didn't get the job done tonight,'' Hibbert said. "Coming down the stretch, we were bad. I didn't clog the middle the way I should have, which hurt us. The Bucks are a good team, I'm not taking anything away from them, and I'm going to have to hold myself accountable for this loss.''
Analysis: Hibbert scored 28 points in the season opener but has not approached that feat in the last four games. Still, his ability to rebound and block shots will only enhance his Fantasy value as the season goes on. He will still have off nights at age 23 but his talents will shine through more often than not. Continue to view Hibbert as a solid option in all leagues so be sure to have him active heading into Week 3.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had his worst game of the season to date in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Sixers. He was held to a season-low nine points to go with eight rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes. Hibbert came into the game off three strong performances to begin the season.
Analysis: Hibbert had been playing lights out coming into the game, but hit a speed bump in a game the Pacers fell behind by a lot early. We would not get too worked up about this clunker and still view him as one of the top breakout candidates at the center position. Fantasy owners should continue to keep him active unless this becomes a trend.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert notched his first double-double of the season on Saturday night against the 76ers. He scored 14 points and grabbed 13 boards in his 30 minutes of action. He didn't shoot too well from the field, something he's improved each year he's been in the league, as he went 5 for 13. He did go 4 for 6 from the charity stripe, where he's missed just three shots through three games. Hibbert added a block and five assists.
Analysis: Hibbert has been lights out for the Pacers so far this season and is putting up consistent numbers across the board. Fantasy owners should be very pleased with his performance thus far and keep him active in all formats. He worked hard in the offseason and it's showing so far in 2010-11.
News: Although he didn't put up 28 points he did in Wednesday's season opener, Pacers C Roy Hibbert still had another strong game on Friday. Hibbert scored 13 points on 3 of 8 shooting but did make 7 of his 8 free-throws. He also grabbed six boards, six assists and four blocks, including one late in the game that helped preserve the 104-101 win.
Analysis: Hibbert followed up his impressive performance in the season opener with another strong effort on Friday. He really worked hard in the offseason to develop his game and even shed 22 pounds, which has made him lighter on his feet. Hibbert is a viable option in all formats for his ability to fill up a stat sheet and at age 23, still has a ton of upside. He should be active in all formats moving forward.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert started off the season with a bang against the Spurs on Wednesday night. He scored 28 points and pulled down nine boards in the 122-109 win. Hibbert shot 10 of 17 from the field and went a perfect 8 for 8 from the free-throw line. He also chipped in with three assists and three blocks but was not happy with the loss. ``I really feel like I let the team down,'' Hibbert said. ``I let Tim (Duncan) get going in the fourth quarter and they solidified their run. Offensively I feel like I'm coming into my own, but defensively I need to get better.''
Analysis: Hibbert definitely came into his own in the season opener as he led his team in both scoring and rebounding while shooting well from the field. He showed some positive growth from his rookie to sophomore season but could be in line for a breakout campaign if he keeps up this pace. Fantasy owners should continue to track his progress but you might want to scoop him up off waivers just in case he blows up. Hibbert is a viable option in most formats at the center position but has a ton of upside.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert continued to show off his much improved offensive game in Tuesday's preseason game against the Tiberwolves. Hibbert had 27 points and 16 rebounds in the 128-124 win. He shot 10 of 19 from the floor and dished out six assists with a block in 36 minutes. "I just want to keep building and keep learning and get my conditioning up," Hibbert said. "I read that some players get nights off and I don't want that. I just want to keep working, keep building my wind so I can play 35 minutes a game. I've never played that many minutes in my life."
Analysis: Hibbert continues to develop his game and has looked much improved this preseason. He dropped 22 pounds this summer and has looked much lighter on his feet. He has averaged 15.6 points and 8.4 rebounds with 2.8 assists entering Tuesday and has been even been drawing double teams. Hibbert seems poised for a breakout season with the Pacers and can be considered a solid mid-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Indiana center Roy Hibbert had a double-double in Wednesday's preseason win over Minnesota. Hibbert tallied 16 points and grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds in 30 minutes of action. He shot a poor percentage from the field, 4 fro 12, but hit 8 of his 10 free throws. The big man also had four assists and seven blocked shots.
Analysis: Hibbert has gone from 18-10-2 from his first preseason game to 16-14-7 in his fourth. Fantasy owners should be pleased with his stellar play and the fact he's looked healthy so far. Hibbert and Danny Granger are a solid duo for the Pacers and the addition of guard Darren Collison should improve both. Hibbert could also see his numbers increase as Troy Murphy is no longer with the team. We view Hibbert as a center with upside and worth a mid-round pick on Draft Day.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert showed no ill effects from the knee injury he had over the summer on Wednesday in his preseason debut loss to Memphis. Hibbert led all scorers in the game with 18 points as he started and played a team-high 31 minutes. He shot 7 for 9 from the field and added 10 rebounds for a double-double. Hibbert also blocked two shots.
Analysis: Hibbert's first line of the preseason was 18-10-2 and Fantasy owners have to be excited about that. He played 31 minutes and that knee certainly looked healthy. He is considered a key to the team's rebuilding effort, along with Danny Granger and newly acquired point guard Darren Collison. With the departure of Troy Murphy this offseason, he is a candidate for an increase in numbers, making him a potential breakout candidate.
News: The Indiana Pacers have picked up the team option on center Roy Hibbert's contract, meaning the former first-round pick is signed through next season. Hibbert, entering his third season with the Pacers, averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game last year.
Analysis: Coach Jim O'Brien said earlier in the week that Hibbert had the best offseason he's ever seen. He is considered a key to the team's rebuilding effort, along with Danny Granger and newly acquired point guard Darren Collison. With the departure of Troy Murphy this offseason, he is a candidate for an increase in numbers, making him a potential breakout candidate.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert won't need surgery after injuring his right knee while training with the Jamaican national team in the Dominican Republic. Last week's injury is a mild strain of his right patellar tendon. Hibbert has been examined by Pacers' medical officials, and they've cleared him to renew summer workouts immediately.
Analysis: Hibbert and Danny Granger are the team's young building blocks. Hibbert averaged 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds a game last season in his second year in the NBA. He shot 50 percent from the field and started 69 of 81 games. He should continue to improve in 2010-11, and we like Hibbert being drafted with a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert injured his right knee this week while training with the Jamaican national team in the Dominican Republic. The Pacers said Friday that the injury was believed to be minor and that Hibbert was traveling to Indianapolis to be examined by team doctors.
Analysis: Hibbert is one of the team's young building blocks, along with Danny Granger. He averaged 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds a game last season in his second year in the NBA. He shot 50 percent from the field and started 69 of 81 games. He should continue to improve in 2010-11, and we like Hibbert being drafted with a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert improved in his second year and looks to become a solid big man in the NBA. As a rookie, Hibbert averaged 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks, but he improved those stats last season. He jumped to 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 2009-10.
Analysis: Hibbert should be considered one of the core members of the Pacers for the next couple of years, and he's become a quality No. 2 Fantasy center. He should continue to improve in 2010-11, and we like Hibbert being drafted with a mid-round pick in all leagues next season.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a win over the Rockets on Sunday. Hibbert shot 8 of 15 from the field while dishing out seven assists and blocking two shots. He now has 10 double-doubles on the year.
Analysis: Hibbert is averaging 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds over his last five contests. His scoring remains fairly inconsistent which hurts his Fantasy value. With the Pacers playing five games during Fantasy Week 24 (April 5-14), consider Hibbert a low-end No. 2 Fantasy center at best.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert returned to the lineup on Friday after missing a game due to a sore jaw. He started against the Nuggets, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds, six assists and five blocks in 37 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert's scoring is up slightly this month -- he's averaging 13.4 points a game in March. However, for a guy who's 7'2", he sure doesn't rebound much or block a lot of shots. His limited production despite significant minutes makes him at best a low-end No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert (jaw) will return to the lineup on Friday night against Utah, according to the Indianapolis Star. He had missed the team's previous game after getting hurt this past Tuesday at Detroit.
Analysis: Hibbert had been on a nice little run prior to getting hurt, so here's hoping this injury doesn't hurt his momentum. Hibbert has been a highly inconsistent player this season, but has appeal as a No. 2 center in larger leagues when healthy and going well.
News: According to the Indianapolis Star, the Pacers plan to continue evaluate Hibbert's jaw, which he took a shot from Detroit's Ben Gordon on Tuesday. His status for Friday's game against the Jazz has yet to be determined. Josh McRoberts got the start in his place Wednesday against Washington.
Analysis: Hibbert was hurt Tuesday, but he was not ruled out of Saturday's game until 2 1/2 hours before tipoff Wednesday, according to the report. Prior to getting hurt, Hibbert had scored at least 15 points in three straight games with decent contributions in rebounds. He has been an up-and-down Fantasy option all season, but is a viable No. 2 Fantasy starter. McRoberts had 14 points and 12 rebounds in Hibbert's absence Wednesday and is worth a flier off the waiver wire.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert sat out of Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained jawbone. Hibbert was injured after taking a hit Tuesday against Detroit. He is day to day.
Analysis: Hibbert had scored 15 or more points in three straight games before suffering the injury and can be used in all Fantasy leagues, when healthy. Let's hope he doesn't miss more time.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had 20 points with eight rebounds and three assists in Sunday's game against Oklahoma City. He has scored 20-plus points in two fo his last three games and four times in 11 March games.
Analysis: Hibbert came into Sunday's action averaging 13.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in March. He is getting 30 minutes per game and has seen at least 12 field goal attempts in his last three games. The way he's playing, he's worth starting as a No. 2 center in any format. Beware of the inconsistency he has displayed most of the season, though.
News: For the second straight game, Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored in double figures, putting up 15 points against the Pistons on Friday. Hibbert shot 7 of 13 from the floor while adding six rebounds.
Analysis: Hibbert is averaging 14.6 points over his last five games and is bringing in 4.6 rebounds. His lack of rebounds hurts his value as a Fantasy center, and Hibbert is best left as low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
News: After two games in single digits, Indiana C Roy Hibbert put up 20 points on Wednesday in a loss at Cleveland. Hibbert shot 8 for 12 over 28 minutes and grabbed five rebounds.
Analysis: Hibbert is only averaging 5.6 boards per game over his last five, which isn't exactly out of left field since he averages 5.8 per game on the year. Still, the guy is huge and needs to be ripping down more boards. Averaging 14 ppg over his last five, however, Hibbert can be used in 12-team and deeper Fantasy leagues right now.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had just six points and four rebounds in Sunday's game at Milwaukee. It snapped a string of four straight games in double figures.
Analysis: Hibbert is averaging 15 points and 5.6 rebounds over his last five games and just had an off afternoon in Milwaukee. He continues to see around 30 minutes per game and could be viewed as a viable No. 2 center in standard leagues.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert scored 23 points on Friday in a loss at Boston. Hibbert shot 9 of 14 over 40 minutes and grabbed three rebounds. He did not block a shot.
Analysis: We called Hibbert gaining some Fantasy value and he's done that over the last week of action. Hibbert is averaging almost 15 points per game over his last five and that comes with 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. Indiana plays a tough schedule in Week 21 (March 15-21) but does play four games. Hibbert could be a nice start in 12-team and deeper leagues.
News: According to the team's official Web site, Danny Granger received a one-game suspension as a result of an altercation with Phoenix Suns C Channing Frye. He will serve the suspension during Tuesday night's game against Philadelphia and will be eligible to return Friday at Boston. In Granger's absence, Troy Murphy, Roy Hibbert, Brandon Rush and Mike Dunleavy could all see some sort of Fantasy boost.
Analysis: Hibbert is coming off a 22-point performances in Phoenix. He is usually around 12 points and five boards under normal circumstances, but could enjoy a quick Fantasy boost with Granger out for the one game. He could be worth taking a chance on in daily lineup formats.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had four points with three rebounds and an assist in Wednesday's game in Portland. He played 22 minutes off the bench. The game snapped a string of three straigh games in double figures for Hibbert.
Analysis: Hibbert continues to be highly erratic and his inconsistency makes him untrustworthy in Fantasy. We have seen that he has nice upside at times during this season, but the fact remains that as long as Troy Murphy remains healthy his Fantasy appeal will be limited.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert did not start on Thursday against the Bucks due to his previous struggles against Andrew Bogut, according to the Indianapolis Star. Hibbert played 11 minutes off the bench, finishing with 12 points, one rebound and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Despite playing significant minutes and shooting well enough (26.0 minutes and .545 from the field in February), Hibbert doesn't take enough shots or get to the foul line enough to be a scoring threat. He's not a big rebounder either, making him at best a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert tied a season-high with six blocked shots against the Spurs on Wednesday. In 32 minutes he shot 6 of 13, finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds. He added two assists and one steal.
Analysis: Hibbert's production remains steady. He's averaging 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over his last five games, which is about what he's averaged each month this season. He remains a borderline No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored nine points as the Pacers fell to Chicago 109-101 on Tuesday. Hibbert played 30 minutes and shot 4 of 13 from the field while adding eight rebounds. It was the first time in his last five games that Hibbert failed to score in double digits.
Analysis: With Jeff Foster out for the season due to injury, Hibbert should see increased minutes barring a trade. He has averaged 11.8 points and 7.2 rebounds over his last five games. With the possible increase in playing time, Hibbert can contribute as a No. 4 Fantasy center.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored 18 points and added nine rebounds as the Pacers defeated Toronto 130-115 on Tuesday. Hibbert played 29 minutes going 7 of 12 from the floor and added two assists.
Analysis: Hibbert has scored in double figures in four of his last five games and is averaging 13 points during that span. His ability to score points and grab five or six rebounds a game make him valuable in only the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers center Roy Hibbert came off the bench for 28 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Lakers. The big man out of Georgetown recorded 21 points on 10 for 18 shooting and grabbed six boards with two blocks.
Analysis: Hibbert has only scored in double figures in three of his last five games and has been coming off the bench as coach Jim O'Brien prefers a smaller starting lineup. Hibbert has plenty of value for his ability to rebound and block shots but his consistency leaves a lot to be desired.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert started and played 33 minutes on Friday in a win at Detroit. The 7-footer scored 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds with three blocks.
Analysis: Hibbert is averaging almost three blocks per game over his last five and that comes with six boards and almost 14 points. As long as Hibbert sees a full games worth of minutes, he is worth using in most Fantasy leagues as a center. Indiana plays a favorable four-game schedule during Week 14 (Jan. 25-31) and that makes Hibbert a solid play across the board.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 101-96 defeat to New Orleans on Saturday. The 27 points from Hibbert was a career-high. Hibbert shot 12 of 19 from the floor and added two assists.
Analysis: Hibbert has had an up and down month of January with two points against Toronto, but scoring 27 against Indiana. With a tough three game schedule that includes Miami and Orlando, Hibbert may be only be worth starting in the deepest of Fantasy leagues for Fantasy Week 13 (Jan.18-24).
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored 12 points on 5 of 10 shooting in a 121-105 victory over New Jersey on Friday. "We can get up and down, shoot 3s, score in the paint," said center Roy Hibbert. "Once we learn to play together and practice more, we can be a dangerous team in the East."
Analysis: Hibbert's biggest problem throughout the season has been consistency. Now that Troy Murphy is back and is playing well, Hibbert's production could decrease. However, Hibbert does do enough in other statistical categories to make him a starter in the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Troy Murphy (ankle) will return to the lineup for Friday's game in Minnesota. Murphy has missed the team's last four games with his injury. In his absence, Roy Hibbert has increased his production.
Analysis: Hibbert averaged 19.4 points and 7.4 rebounds over the last four games, coinciding with Murphy's injury because Murphy played just 19 minutes in the game he was injured. Hibbert has been a completely different player when Murphy has been healthy this season and this could very likely spell the end of this run of Fantasy prominence.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had a career-high 26 points to lead his team to a 97-90 victory over the Magic and All-Star Dwight Howard on Tuesday. Hibbert added eight rebounds, four blocks and three assists. "He was on fire tonight," Howard said. "He was hitting shots and I'm like, 'Is this the Roy that I know?' He had an unbelievable game. I'm proud to see him mature into the player he is today." Hibbert's teammates have been impressed with his development, too. The second-year pro from Georgetown scored his previous career-high of 25 against Memphis on Dec. 30 and is averaging 19.4 points over his last five games.
Analysis: Hibbert had a good stretch at the beginning of the season as well, pulling down double-digit rebounds with regularity, but his best scoring has come of late. He has seen a spike in production whenever Troy Murphy has gone down with injury, so you have to take these recent numbers with a grain of salt. Still, even without the scoring, Hibbert's ability to rebound and blocks shots makes him worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert recorded a new career high in scoring on Wednesday night in a loss to Memphis. The former Georgetown big man scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. He added a block and shot 8 of 14 from the field over 30 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert is averaging 28 minutes per game over his last two and that has translated into an increase in scoring as he's dropped 17 and 25 points in those two games. As long as Hibbert gets consistent playing time, he turns it into solid Fantasy production for any center. He's worth usage as a No. 2 Fantasy C right now and has the upside for much more.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert came off the bench for just the second time all season on Tuesday at Chicago. Hibbert, who hadn't scored in double figures in three straight games, responded with 17 points on 6 of 15 shooting over 26 minutes. He grabbed six boards and had two assists.
Analysis: The former Georgetown center is going to be back in the starting lineup shortly, if not for the next game. He's averaging right around 10 points and six boards per game this season with almost two blocks a night as well. That is decent production at one of the thinnest positions in Fantasy. He's worth usage as a No. 2 Fantasy C right now.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert scored 16 points Monday against the Bucks after scoring 20 points in his last game Saturday at San Antonio. He also had seven rebounds.
Analysis: Hibbert has remained a good rebounder and shot blocker through the season, but he had scored in double figures in only two of 15 games before these latest two. The loss of Danny Granger to injury might have something to do with Hibbert's resurgence, so consider giving him a look as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy center again.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had 20 points and 7 rebounds Saturday at the Spurs. It was his first game in double figures in scoring in four games.
Analysis: Hibbert has scored in double figures just three times this month and while he certainly has this ability (as he displayed earlier this season) he doesn't have a consistent role while Troy Murphy is healthy. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should continue to stash him in the hopes that another situation arises where the Pacers need to rely on him consistently. But until then, we don't recommend activating him.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had his best game in a while on Friday night in a win over the Nets. Hibbert took advantage of the poor Nets defense as he scored 20 points on 8 of 17 shooting and he even hit a three in the game. He was 3 for 3 on the free throw line and grabbed nine rebounds. Hibbert added three blocks over almost 27 minutes on the court.
Analysis: The former Georgetown big man had been struggling hard of late and his best point effort since Nov. 20 was a paltry 12 points. The nine rebounds and three blocks were both his best or tied for his best efforts in those categories since around that time as well. Hopefully this trend continues because he was averaging nearly a double-double earlier in the season. Indiana is one of the multitude of teams that play four times in Week 8 (Dec. 14-20) and so Hibbert can remain active as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy center.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert, who had averaged 5.8 points and 2.6 rebounds over his last five games, lost his spot in the starting lineup to Jeff Foster at Golden State on Monday. He finished with two points and two rebounds in 11 minutes.
Analysis: Hibbert got off to a hot start, averaging a double-double per game with plenty of blocks to go along with it, but he has fallen on hard times lately. The Pacers might have just been playing matchups against the Warriors, so don't write off Hibbert in Fantasy. He's looking more like a No. 3 Fantasy center than a No. 2, though.
News: Indiana's Jeff Foster made his first start Tuesday against the Raptors, replacing Roy Hibbert, because the Pacers preferred Foster's defensive quickness when guarding Chris Bosh and Andrea Bargnani. It's the first time this season that Hibbert has not started. Foster scored four points and grabbed four rebounds in 21 minutes while Hibbert played 13 minutes and scored eight points with three rebounds.
Analysis: Foster just returned from an ankle injury and really only has low-end Fantasy value. He's likely going to go right back to the bench. Hibbert, on the other hand, has been averaging 11.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game this season and looks like a solid Fantasy center in any deeper format.
News: After going two games without a double-double, Pacers C Roy Hibbert contributed his fourth of the season Tuesday at New Jersey, tying a career high with 19 points and also pulling down 10 boards. He also had three blocks.
Analysis: Hibbert has really impressed and has begun to look like a must-start Fantasy option, especially in Rotisserie leagues, where his blocks come in handy. He should remain a nightly double-double threat going forward.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored 15 points and added 14 rebounds on Wednesday for a double-double in a win over the Knicks. He shot 7 of 12 from the field and blocked two shots. He also turned it over five times.
Analysis: Hibbert notched his season high in points and rebounds on Wednesday and is averaging a double-double on the year thus far with just over 10 points and 10 boards per game. This was his second straight double-double. If he can rebound and block this way in the future, which he has the ability to do, he's worth using as a No. 2 center in Fantasy.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert, who averaged only 7.0 points and 7.5 rebounds over his first two games, put up 14 points and 12 rebounds Tuesday against the Nuggets. He also had a season-high four blocks.
Analysis: Hibbert had a big preseason, emerging as the team's starting center and a potential breakout in Fantasy. His first two games were quiet, but he thrived with Troy Murphy sidelined by a back injury. If he can rebound and block this way in the future, which he has the ability to do, he's worth using as a No. 2 center in Fantasy.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert had a decent debut as a starter on Wednesday against the Hawks. He scored six points on 3 of 6 shooting but grabbed nine rebounds and blocked a shot.
Analysis: Hibbert will have better days this season and will be around double digits in rebounds almost every night with a solid amount of blocks. Hibbert can become a No. 2 Fantasy center this season as he grows into the position.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert had a solid preseason game on Wednesday against the Magic. He scored 20 points and added five blocked shots in the 117-87 loss. Hibbert played only 25 minutes in the game, adding three rebounds and an assist.
Analysis: Hibbert had minimal production his rookie year last season but came on toward the end of the season. He averaged 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks for the season, but his scoring average increased each month from January to April. In the final month of the year, Hibbert averaged 11.9 points and 6.1 rebounds. If given enough playing time, Hibbert can be a No. 2 Fantasy center. He's only worth drafting in deep leagues, but could be a solid addition off the waiver wire.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored 17 points in Sunday's game at Oklahoma City, one of his best performances of the season. He added eight rebounds and an assist to his total in 24 minutes of action in a starting role.
Analysis: Hibbert is a major physical presence and typically gets into foul trouble on a nightly basis. However, he showed some scoring touch on Sunday and looked like a player with some potential. He is only a low-end option at the moment but is a long-term keeper.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert continues to start for the Pacers and made the most of his starting opportunity on Sunday, reaching double digits in scoring for the first time since Feb. 17. He had 10 points against Denver Sunday in a 100-94 win, making five of the 13 shots he attempted. He added six rebounds and an assist to his stat line.
Analysis: Hibbert gets into foul trouble basically every night as he is a physical presence inside who sees limited action because of the fouls. He is averaging only 17 minutes a game and 5.8 points a game. He is a low-end option even though he's now a starter but is a long-term keeper.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert hit only one field goal on five attempts Monday against the Knicks, but finished with six points in a 123-119 loss. Hibbert, who started and played 16 minutes, also grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists before fouling out. Hibbert hasn't scored in double figures in four games and is averaging just 6.25 points in that span.
Analysis: Hibbert has fouled out twice in February and has managed five or more assists in three of his last four games. The rookie from Georgetown has become a regular part of the playing rotation in February, but seems to be playing himself out of the lineup because of foul troubles. Hibbert is a low-end Fantasy option in seasonal formats and a decent long-term keeper.
News: The Indianapolis Star reports that the Pacers will be without starters Mike Dunleavy and Jeff Foster for at least the next two games. Coach Jim O'Brien made the announcement Tuesday. Foster has been nursing a back injury. Roy Hibbert will likely start in his place in the meantime.
Analysis: The Pacers have two games -- tonight vs. Cleveland and Wednesday at Milwaukee -- before the All-Star break. They resume Tuesday at home against Philadelphia. Hibbert can make a decent stopgap option in deeper daily leagues as a result of this news. Foster is useful mainly just in larger category-based leagues for help in rebounds and blocks.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert scored eight points and had seven rebounds in a 99-94 loss to the Sixers on Wednesday. He was Indiana's most effective center on the evening as Jeff Foster and Rasho Nesterovic combined for only eight points.
Analysis: Hibbert is a player you may have on your bench in hopes of a breakout season eventually, but he's not someone who should be starting in any lineups right now. He may eventually turn into a solid center in the NBA, but for now is only a long-term keeper best reserved for the deepest of leagues.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert was able to return from a concussion on Tuesday night at Orlando. Hibbert played just 15 minutes in the game but scored 12 points on 6-of-10 shooting with four rebounds and two blocks. He looked healthy after missing three of the previous four games.
Analysis: Hibbert has been finding playing time a rare commodity as he is having a tough time getting off the bench. Unless he puts together a string of games like the one he played Wednesday, he shouldn't be on your team right now unless you're in a long-term keeper league and have room for him on your bench.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert (concussion) did not play in Sunday's game against the Bobcats. He remains questionable for Tuesday's game at Orlando.
Analysis: Hibbert has been finding playing time a rare commodity as he is having a tough time getting off the bench. He shouldn't be on your team right now unless you're in a long-term keeper league and have room for him on your bench.
News: Pacers C Roy Hibbert notes that rookie Roy Hibbert is finding minutes tough to come by because of his defense. "Our defensive numbers are not good when Roy is in there," coach Jim O'Brien said about the switch. "Our offensive numbers are fine, but they run pick-and-rolls with him involved. They attack him and they get in foul trouble and it puts them in the bonus. I'd rather go with a guy that gives us a chance of not being in foul trouble. There's a reason why we have a huge free throw differential. The other team gets in the bonus too quick."
Analysis: Hibbert, who was replaced by Jeff Foster in the starting lineup, can barely get off the bench these days. The report adds that he played the entire fourth quarter against the Spurs Tuesday night because the game was a blowout. He should only be owned in larger leagues with ample reserve space or keeper formats until his situation changes.
News: Indiana C Roy Hibbert started on Wednesday against the Suns in a 113-110 win but played just eight minutes and scored three points with two boards.
Analysis: Hibbert has been starting and playing better of late with three straight double-digit scoring performances before Wednesday's poor outing. If Indiana limits his playing time like this he's not worth anything to Fantasy owners. Still, his size and youth make him an intriguing option as long as he's starting for the Pacers.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Pacers C Roy Hibbert is doing his best to cement his spot in the starting lineup. The rookie out of Georgetown scored a career-high 19 points to go with six rebounds. His five offensive rebounds were also a career high.
Analysis: Hibbert is owned in just 10 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues. That seems low for a 7-foot-2 rookie who is averaging 12.4 points, 4.2 boards and 1.6 blocks over his last five games out of the starting lineup. He's still playing around 17 minutes per night but that should improve along with his NBA game. He'll need to pick up the rebounding numbers a bit but Hibbert should definitely be picked up in most deeper Fantasy leagues and some 10-team leagues that value centers right now.
News: Pacers rookie C Roy Hibbert contributed only one assist and one block in seven minutes off the bench Tuesday at Dallas. He entered the game averaging only 10.7 minutes per contest.
Analysis: With Rasho Nesterovic, Troy Murphy and Jeff Foster ahead of Hibbert on the depth chart, he doesn't figure to get big minutes anytime soon. He has upside, but he can remain on waivers right now in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Talk about bad matchups to start the season. The Pacers will play the best defensive team in the NBA last season to begin the year on the road in Detroit. Then, they will play the second best at home against Boston. Not to mention that they'll play just the two games this week.
Analysis: This could mean a slow start for Danny Granger, whom everyone expects to have a big year. He did not have a good preseason shooting the ball and that could linger on against these two tough defensive teams. The same goes for Mike Dunleavy, who is dealing with an ankle injury. He should be fine for the start of the regular season, though. Granger and Dunleavy remain worthy of a start for Week 1 in most formats, but don't expect huge weeks out of them. T.J. Ford had an outstanding preseason and is fully healthy going into the season. Those factors make him worth using in any league that requires starting four guards, regardless of the matchups. Troy Murphy is worth taking a shot on in deep leagues that require two centers, but if it's a toss up, go with just about any other option this week. When it comes to fringe players on the Pacers roster, which is basically everyone else, we recommend going with other options.
News: Indiana rookie C Roy Hibbert (ankle) was able to play 14 minutes in Thursday's preseason finale against Dallas. Hibbert scored eight points on 4-of-11 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. He also had four assists.
Analysis: Hibbert doesn't figure to make much of an impact in Fantasy this season. Troy Murphy, Jeff Foster and Rasho Nesterovic are likely to see the majority of the minutes on the low post, leaving Hibbert just a handful of minutes each game. He should go undrafted in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers rookie center Roy Hibbert, who had seven points and three rebounds in 18 minutes Tuesday at New Orleans, left the game in the fourth quarter with what team officials said was a mild sprain of his right ankle.
Analysis: Hibbert doesn't figure to make much of an impact in Fantasy this season. Troy Murphy, Jeff Foster and Rasho Nesterovic are likely to see the majority of the minutes on the low post, leaving Hibbert just a handful of minutes each game. He should go undrafted in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Pacers rookie C Roy Hibbert had 12 points and 12 rebounds in Friday's preseason game against Memphis. He did not start, but played 29 minutes off the bench. He also added four blocks and an assist.
Analysis: Hibbert is getting a chance to show he can be productive even as a rookie, but he'll likely have to start the year on the bench and won't be seeing 29 minutes very often. Troy Murphy, Jeff Foster and Rasho Nesterovic are likely to see the majority of the minutes on the low post, but more performances like this could go a long way as far as buying him minutes.
News: Indiana rookie C Roy Hibbert scored 15 points against the Mavericks on Wednesday. Hibbert shot 6-of-9 from the field and grabbed five rebounds. He also blocked two shots and committed six turnovers.
Analysis: Hibbert, a center from Georgetown, came in the trade that sent Jermaine O'Neal to Toronto. Rush, a guard from Kansas, came to the Pacers in a trade with Portland that became official last week. He was the latest center to be drafted from Georgetown, following in the giant footsteps of Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo and Alonzo Mourning. But Hibbert has a long way to go to be like those players. He was drafted by Toronto but traded to Indiana, where he will compete for playing time with Jeff Foster and Troy Murphy. Hibbert has mobility issues, but he can score and rebound when given time. Still, he has minimal Fantasy value and should only be taken with a late-round flier in deep leagues.
News: The Pacers announced that both Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert signed Tuesday. Based on the league's rookie scale, Rush will make about $1.5 million his first year as the No. 13 pick, and Hibbert will make about $1.2 million as the 17th selection. All rookie contracts for first-round picks are guaranteed the first two years, with options for the next two. The team did not provide details.
Analysis: Hibbert, a center from Georgetown, came in the trade that sent Jermaine O'Neal to Toronto. Rush, a guard from Kansas, came to the Pacers in a trade with Portland that became official last week. He was the latest center to be drafted from Georgetown, following in the giant footsteps of Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo and Alonzo Mourning. But Hibbert has a long way to go to be like those players. He was drafted by Toronto but traded to Indiana, where he will compete for playing time with Jeff Foster and Troy Murphy. Hibbert has mobility issues, but he can score and rebound when given time. Still, he has minimal Fantasy value and should only be taken with a late-round flier in deep leagues.
