Hibbert amassed five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in a 136-97 loss to Golden State on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hibbert has double-digit rebounds in almost every game this preseason and it appears he could be poised for a bounce-back season. Not only will he see a full compliment of minutes with no depth on the Lakers, he'll be asked to be the primary rebounder with an undersized Julius Randle at power forward. Look for Hibbert to surpass his 7.1 rebounding average from last season and provide nearly two blocks a game.

Hibbert returned from a minor knee injury on Tuesday and posted eight points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block over 28 minutes in a loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Hibbert tweaked his knee last Sunday, but it appears it was no big deal. The center now has at least 10 rebounds in five of the six preseason games and it appears he's going to be the primary rebounder for this Laker team. That's definitely a good sign, as he averaged just 7.1 rebounds per game last season. That rebounding total should never be smaller than his height and he looks like a good candidate to surpass that 7.1 average from last season.

Hibbert will play in Tuesday's preseason contest, Mark Medina of the LA Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hibbert met with a doctor on Monday to address soreness in his right knee, but he was given a favorable report and will return to the court Tuesday night as the Lakers take on Sacramento.

Hibbert (knee) will visit with a doctor to address the soreness in his right knee, Baxter Holmes of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hibbert dropped 16 pounds over the summer, but that hasn't prevented his knee from bothering him in the early stages of camp. While the issue is still considered minor, a visit with a team doctor isn't the most encouraging of signs. More information should be released Tuesday following the visit.

Hibbert was big on Sunday, recording eight points, 16 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in a 126-83 win over Maccabi.

EDGE Analysis

This is a fantastic line for the big man, but he needs to have games like this against NBA players to give fantasy owners higher hopes. The major positive for Hibbert is that he has very little competition in LA and he should see a boat load of minutes. Look for Hibbert to increase his 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game averages from last season, but potentially lower his 10.6 PPG average in an offense with Kobe Bryant, D'Angelo Russell, Nick Young, Julius Randle and Lou Williams.

Hibbert will be traded to the Lakers, Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today Sports reports. While the terms of the deal remain unofficial, it appears that Hibbert will become the starting center for the Lakers as he likely plays alongside pseudo-rookie Julius Randle (leg) in the frontcourt. This was probably the best-case scenario for Hibbert since he was slowly getting phased out in Indiana after the Pacers selected Myles Turner in the 2015 NBA Draft. Hibbert will have one year left on his current contract and his value should be rising heading into the new season as he enters a contract year with a new team that desperately needs a consistent frontcourt player.

Hibbert opted into the final year of his contract with the Pacers on Thursday, Zach Lowe of Grantland reports. Hibbert is due to make north of $15 million next season in the final year of the four-year, $58.4 million deal he inked prior to the 2012 season. Hibbert averaged 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds last season while playing just 25.3 minutes per game. Judging from some of the team's comments this offseason, the Pacers were prepared to move on without Hibbert, whose game is somewhat limiting, as he's unable to stretch the floor and struggles against certain matchups. It will certainly be interesting to see where Hibbert fits next season, especially considering Indiana's selection of big man Myles Turner with the 11th overall pick in Thursday's draft.

Hibbert should be motivated to perform this coming season after the Pacers selected fellow center Myles Turner in the 2015 NBA Draft. Hibbert is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career after only averaging 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.2 steals and 1.6 blocks on 25 minutes per game. It would be surprising if Turner takes over starting duties early on in the season but Hibbert is certainly in danger of getting phased out in Indiana if the rookie lives up to his potential.

Hibbert statistically had his worst season in 2014-15 since his rookie year. He played in 76 games and averaged 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.2 steals and 1.6 blocks in 25 minutes per game. He has a player option for the 2015-16 season for $15 million should he decide to stay in Indiana. During the Pacers' exit interviews, team president Larry Bird stated his frustrations with Hibbert, saying Hibbert will likely have a reduced role next season should he decide to come back. Bird wants to use smaller and faster lineups, which doesn't bode well for Hibbert's value. Before the All-Star break, Hibbert was the 101st ranked player in 8-category leagues on a per-game basis. However, he fell to 151st after the break, making him barely usable in 10-team leagues. Hibbert will likely see a decrease in minutes should he stay with the Pacers, and his fantasy value is expected to decline as a result.

Hibbert will see a reduced role if he opts into his contract for next season, Candace Buckner of the Indy Star reports. Hibbert has a lucrative, $15.5 million player option for next season, a number he's unlikely to approach on a per-year basis if he were to hit the open market. Pacers' president Larry Bird sounded frustrated with Hibbert's declining production, particularly his pedestrian rebounding for his size. While Indiana would certainly find a role for Hibbert next season, it seems like the team is prepared to move forth without him.