The Celtics exercised their 2006-07 option on center Kendrick Perkins.

The 27th pick of the 2003 draft by the Memphis Grizzlies who immediately was traded to the Celtics, Perkins has averaged 2.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 70 games over two seasons for Boston.

Perkins, who averaged 2.5 points and 2.9 rebounds in 60 games last season, will earn just over $1.4 million in his option year after receiving $780,400 this season.