It almost became a swap for two big men. Power forward Jordan Hill will agree to a deal soon with the Indiana Pacers, according to a league source. Meanwhile, the Lakers recently acquired center Roy Hibbert in a trade from Indiana for a second-round pick.
Hill’s arrival could help Indiana offset the loss of power forward David West, who took an $11 million paycut to join the San Antonio Spurs in hopes of winning an NBA championship.
The Lakers had expressed some interest in re-signing Hill as a free agent after declining his team option worth $9 million, according to a league source.