National Basketball Association

Clippers exercise player contract options

Published Oct. 13, 2009 11:30 p.m. ET

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The team made the moves Tuesday.

Gordon is signed through the 2010-11 season. He averaged 16.1 points in 78 games during his rookie season. Under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Clippers had the right to exercise the option.

Thornton has averaged 15.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in two seasons with the Clippers. He is signed through the 2010-11 season, with the team holding the right of first refusal.