Lakers unlikely to exercise option on Jordan Hill

As the Los Angeles Lakers maneuver to free $24 million-plus of salary cap space for summer free agency, the franchise is unlikely to exercise the option on forward Jordan Hill’s contract for the 2015-16 season, according to league sources.

The Lakers are not obligated to make a final determination on the $9 million owed on Hill’s contract before June 30, but momentum is strong that they’ll allow Hill to enter into free agency.

Hill has provided inside stability for the Lakers, averaging 12 points and 7.9 rebounds in 57 starts this past season.