The Clippers have exercised the fourth-year option on center Chris Kaman, the sixth overall selection in the 2003 NBA draft.

The move means Kaman is property of the Clippers for two more seasons. He becomes a restricted free agent following the 2006-07 season, with the Clippers holding the right of first refusal.

Kaman, a 7-foot-0, 265-pounder, averaged 6.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and .89 blocked shots while playing in all 82 games as a rookie, and 9.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.08 blocked shots in 63 games last season.