Hornets' Roy Hibbert: Probable for Friday

Hibbert (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

A sore right knee has cost Hibbert the past five games, but the center has shown gradual improvement throughout the week and has responded well to treatment from the training staff. The Hornets will likely take a final look at him during Friday's morning shootaround, but if Hibbert checks out fine, he should be cleared to play later that evening. Hibbert opened the season as the club's starting center, but after missing the last two weeks he may have to settle for backup duties at the position behind Cody Zeller.