Roy Hibbert is not expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Mavericks, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Hibbert is not expected to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Mavericks, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

An injury is not believed to be in play, rather it seems coach Frank Vogel is just intent on resting the seven-footer and getting a longer look at some of the team's younger players. Hibbert has totaled 21 points, eight rebounds, four blocks and two assists in 31 minutes through two preseason games.