Report: Los Angeles Lakers won't pick up Jordan Hill option

The Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly not pick up a team option on power forward Jordan Hill in order to create more salary cap space for free agency.

By Sian Cowper, Reporter

Published: June 20 2015 | 08:59

Last updated: June 20 2015 | 16:24

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly decided against picking up their option on Jordan Hill for the 2015-16 NBA season.

The power forward, who averaged 12 points per game in 70 appearances for the Lakers last season, would be due $9m (£5.7m) if he is kept on by the team for the next term.

Yahoo Sports reports that the Lakers are trying to create $24m (£15.1m) in salary cap space ahead of free agency, with the 27-year-old likely to be a casualty.

The Lakers hold the second overall pick in next week's NBA Draft.

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