Posted Oct 26 2009 6:15PM
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers exercised their third-year option on forward J.J. Hickson on Monday.

Hickson's extension keeps him under contract with the Cavaliers through the 2010-11 season. In 62 games as a rookie, he averaged 4.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.4 minutes.
The Cavaliers open the season Tuesday night at home against the Boston Celtics.


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