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Philadelphia 76ers exercise option on F Hollis Thompson

By The Sports Xchange
Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) tries to block Philadelphia 76ers' Hollis Thompson (31) in the second half at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on March 27, 2016. The Warriors defeated the 76ers 117-105. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) tries to block Philadelphia 76ers' Hollis Thompson (31) in the second half at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on March 27, 2016. The Warriors defeated the 76ers 117-105. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

The Philadelphia 76ers exercised the fourth-year team option on the contract of forward Hollis Thompson, the team announced Wednesday.

Thompson, 25, averaged 9.8 points and 3.5 rebounds in 77 games last season.

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In three NBA seasons, the 6-foot-8 Thompson has appeared in 225 games (81 starts) and averaged 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range. His 331 career 3-pointers are the eighth-most in Sixers history.

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