Indiana Pacers All-Star center Roy Hibbert "wouldn't exactly oppose" being dealt by the team following both their second half collapses, ending with the team's ouster in the Eastern Conference finals by the rival Miami Heat.
The Pacers and Hibbert's struggles seem to go hand-and-and after February's All-Star break, with the team nearly blowing a huge first-half lead over the Heat for the conference's No. 1 overall seed and Hibbert going scoreless four different times during the team's uneven playoff run.
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Over that same time, Hibbert openly complained about not being a part of the game plan and not getting enough touches, at one point bitterly ripping his teammates to reporters as a bunch of "selfish dudes."
"There is said to be some thought on both sides that a fresh start would be beneficial for everyone," a source told ProBasketballTalk.com of a potential trade.
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The 27-year-old Hibbert has two years and $30 million remaining on his current deal and holds a player-option on the second season that would allow him to become a unrestricted free agent after the 2015 season.
A six-year veteran, Hibbert averaged 11 points and seven rebound this season. His best season came in 2011-12 when he averaged 13 points and nine rebounds. Over his career, the former Georgetown star has averaged 11 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
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