Cavaliers exercize option on J.J. Hickson

by John Bena (aka CavsBlogger) on Oct 26, 2009 4:22 PM CDT in Cavaliers in the News Comment 5 comments

Cleveland Cavaliers' J.J. Hickson (21) loses the ball under pressure from Washington Wizards' Randy Foye (15) and Nick Young in the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Cleveland. The Wizards won 109-104. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

5 months ago: Cleveland Cavaliers' J.J. Hickson (21) loses the ball under pressure from Washington Wizards' Randy Foye (15) and Nick Young in the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Cleveland. The Wizards won 109-104. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the third-year contract option on forward J.J. Hickson, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

Hickson's extension keeps him under contract with the Cavaliers through the 2010-11 season. In 62 games played as a rookie during the 2008-09 season, he averaged 4.0 points on .515 shooting and 2.7 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per game. In six games (one start) during the 2009 preseason, Hickson posted averages of 9.8 points on .522 shooting and 3.5 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game.

"J.J. is a young, talented player who continues to work hard and still has a great deal of upside," Ferry said. "We are excited to keep him in our program and help him fulfill his potential."

The 6-foot-9 forward was selected with the 19^th overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft by Cleveland. The 21-year old played one season at North Carolina State, earning ACC All-Freshmen Team honors after averaging 14.8 points on a conference-best .591 shooting and 8.5 rebounds in 28.7 minutes per game in 31 games.

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Nice pick up

by the Cavs. I like Hickson and what he brings to that table for a team off the bench. the only concern is what happens if/when Leon Powe comes back?? Leon Powe when healthy is by far the superior player so do the Cavs stop utilizing Hickson if he’s effective for Powe?? Any good team has to have good role players on the bench that are willing to do dirty work. We have Shelden Williams and BBD, you have Hickson. Great team guys.

by sexyscottish on Oct 26, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This would be a “good problem to have”. So I think we can discus it if it actually happens. But either way I wouldn’t be too concerned.

by hans on Oct 27, 2009 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is good news.

by Simmsinns on Oct 26, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I like Hickson and am hoping for a big contribution off the bench from him.

by Buckeye Brad on Oct 27, 2009 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really liked what I saw from him in the preseason. If this continues throughout the season, I have no doubt he’ll have the potential for a big impact off the bench.

by Simmsinns on Oct 27, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs