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Posted: Friday October 30, 2009 5:52PM; Updated: Friday October 30, 2009 5:52PM

Wizards pick up options on Young, McGee for 2010-11 season

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The Wizards have exercised option on Nick Young, JaVale McGee

McGee overaged 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds as a rookie

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Wizards have exercised their contract options on guard Nick Young and center JaVale McGee for the 2010-11 season.

Young was the 16th overall pick in the 2007 draft and averaged 9.3 points and 1.7 rebounds over his first two NBA seasons.

McGee was the 18th overall pick in last year's draft and averaged 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds as a rookie.

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