Pelicans reach deal for Solomon Hill

Small forward Solomon Hill on Friday agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, filling their need for a proven two-way veteran small forward.

Hill, 6-foot-7, 225 pounds, played the last three seasons with the Indiana Pacers. In 59 games as a reserve last season, Hill averaged 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds.