Jordan Hill (hip surgery) is reportedly available and "could" play in Wednesday's Game 2 vs. the Spurs, sources tell Yahoo! Sports.

Hill was ruled out of the first round previously and was said not to be doing any contact work, but there have been conflicting reports as Hill has ramped up his activity in recent days. If he is available to play on Tuesday, it would be a huge help for the Lakers and their second unit. If he does play, he will do so under a minutes restriction.

Jordan Hill (hip surgery) was spotted playing 3-on-3 following Tuesday's practice.

Hill has apparently been cleared for some light contact. If the Lakers can find a way to get to the second round, he has a shot to see bit minutes.

Jordan Hill (hip surgery) has not yet been cleared for five-on-five contact activity.

Hill is practicing with the team, but he's been ruled out of the first round against San Antonio already, so don't expect to see him. The fact that he hasn't been cleared for contact work is an obvious indication that he's not quite ready to play.

Jordan Hill (hip) will not play in the Round 1 series against the Spurs.

Jordan Hill (hip) is now running at 90 percent of his body weight on an anti-gravity treadmill.

Hill has made progress as he was at 85 percent of his body weight earlier in the week. Still, the Lakers need a deep playoff run in order for Hill to return this year.

Jordan Hill (hip) participated in dribbling drills for the first time since surgery.

Hill also ran at 85 percent of his body weight on a treadmill. Although there is no firm timetable for his return, Hill is making progress and will continue to work on attempting to get ready to play again this year.

Jordan Hill (hip) has been cleared to beginning running on a treadmill.

He has been cleared to run on an Alter G treadmill, which will limit his weight-bearing to just 70 percent of his body weight. Hill is still holding out hope that he can return in a few weeks, but some reports have it as a "miracle." We're not expecting him to be back this season or in the playoffs.

Mike D'Antoni said it would take a "miracle" for Jordan Hill (hip) to return this season.

Hill is in Nashville getting his hip checked out, and while he's still holding out hope to return in late April or early May, it won't matter if the Lakers aren't playing. Although Hill is doing elliptical workouts currently, it's likely that we won't see Hill until the start of 2013/14.

Jordan Hill, who was expected to be out for the season after hip surgery, could return in either late April or early May if he doesn't have any setbacks.

"It remains a long shot" for Hill to return early, and even the doctors have told him that the possibility is "slim." This won't do anything for fantasy owners, but it would be a serious boost for the Lakers if the team could get anything from Hill again this year. He's no longer using crutches, and Hill will be reevaluated in three weeks.

The Lakers will not use the disabled player exception they received from Jordan Hill's hip injury, a source told the Los Angeles Daily News.

The $1.8 million exception expires on Monday, but with the Lakers' payroll sitting around $100 million, there is no desire to add onto that right now. The Lakers can still sign a player using a 10-day deal or minimum contract.

Jordan Hill (hip) could return if the Lakers are still playing in June.

We're not counting on Hill's return this season, but if the Lakers are somehow still alive in June, Hill could potentially be available.

The Lakers are not currently eyeing free agent big men, a source told ESPN Los Angeles.

The team wants "to see how much Dwight can give them" with his injured shoulder, but the Lakers may simply be delaying the inevitable with injuries to Howard, Pau Gasol (foot) and Jordan Hill (hip, out for season).

The NBA approved the Lakers' request for a disabled player exception for Jordan Hill.

The Lakers now have the ability to sign someone for $1.78 million or acquire someone via trade for $1.88 million. However, there's no guarantee L.A. will use the exception given their already strenuous cap situation. Hill is expected to be sidelined until at least mid-July.

The Lakers are expected to hear from the NBA "sometime this week" on their disabled player exception request.

The team applied for a disabled player exception with Jordan Hill's hip surgery shelving him for the season, and if granted, the Lakers would have an additional $1.78 million to spend on a player. Hill is expected to be out until at least mid-July.

Jordan Hill (hip) had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn labrum and is facing a six-month recovery.

Hill also had cartilage repaired and loose fragments removed during Wednesday's procedure. The timeline puts Hill on track to be healthy by the start of August, which means he should have plenty of time to get ready for training camp next season.

Jordan Hill (hip) will undergo surgery on his torn labrum on Wednesday.

He did his due dilligency and got a second opinion on the tear, but he'll stick with the original recommended treatment of surgery. Hill is out for the year and his timetable for rehab is expected to be released after the operation.

Jordan Hill will get a second opinion on his injured hip to get a clearer idea of how much time he'll miss.

The Lakers recently applied for a disabled player exception for Hill, who is still scheduled to have surgery and miss the rest of this season. The Lakers would have an additional $1.78 million to spend if the league grants the exception.

The Lakers have applied for a disabled player exception with Jordan Hill (hip) out for the season.

GM Mitch Kupchak said the Lakers would look into it, and the team wound up applying. If the league grants the Lakers' request, the Lakers would have an additional $1.78 million to spend, half of Hill's contract this season. The Lakers currently have one roster spot open and could sign a big man to replace Hill.

The Lakers might apply for a disabled player exception for Jordan Hill, who is expected to miss at least six months after hip surgery.

If approved by the league, the exception would clear up $1.8 million for the Lakers, who intend to sign another player. "There's no downside into looking into it," said GM Mitch Kupchak. "But as far as doing it, I don't know."

Jordan Hill (hip) will have surgery on the small labrum tear in his hip and will be out for the rest of the season.

He will seek a second opinion, but Labrum tears are really tough injuries to endure and players like Gerald Henderson and LaMarcus Aldridge missed significant time in the past couple years. Earl Clark has been a revelation lately and this news solidifies his value for the long term, so he might not be viewed as just a stop-gap player. Clark has upside and is worth a look in standard leagues given his outstanding start in his first shot with the team.