djohn2oo8
05-31-2014, 11:35 AM
4. What about Roy Hibbert (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3436/roy-hibbert)'s future?
There is said to be some thought on both sides -- management and Hibbert's -- that a fresh start would be beneficial for everyone after the big man's second-half decline.
Hibbert's camp hasn't outright asked for a trade, sources say, but word is that it wouldn't exactly oppose one if the Pacers decide to actively shop their center.
The problem, of course, is that Hibbert has two years on his contract valued at more than $30 million. Not only would it be tough to move him with that much guaranteed money left on his deal, but he also possesses the ability to opt out after next season if he has a big bounce-back year, which could give interest teams additional pause. So, it's tricky.
http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/2452/summer-scoop-can-indy-pick-up-the-pieces
There is said to be some thought on both sides -- management and Hibbert's -- that a fresh start would be beneficial for everyone after the big man's second-half decline.
Hibbert's camp hasn't outright asked for a trade, sources say, but word is that it wouldn't exactly oppose one if the Pacers decide to actively shop their center.
The problem, of course, is that Hibbert has two years on his contract valued at more than $30 million. Not only would it be tough to move him with that much guaranteed money left on his deal, but he also possesses the ability to opt out after next season if he has a big bounce-back year, which could give interest teams additional pause. So, it's tricky.
http://espn.go.com/blog/marc-stein/post/_/id/2452/summer-scoop-can-indy-pick-up-the-pieces