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J. Michael: New #GSWarriors GM Bob Myers says he's going to aggressively try to keep restricted FA Brandon Rush #nba Twitter

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Brandon Rush: My throat still hurts from getting chopped in it by Reggie Evans Twitter

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Wright, a two-year starter who has disappointed this season, is scheduled to make $4.1 million next season. Jefferson probably can't be moved because he'll make $10.2 million next season and has a player option for $11 million in 2013-14. The Warriors have said they'd like to re-sign McGuire, and they're expected to make a $4.1 million qualifying offer on Rush - making him a restricted free agent. The Warriors also will have at least three draft picks, one of which probably will be used on a wing. There's little chance they're going into next season with all five swingmen on the roster, and Rush knows it. "I just want to finish the season out strong and showcase what I can do," Rush said. "I know I'm auditioning for 29 other teams. I've had a great opportunity here, because the coaches are letting me play all kinds of positions, and I appreciate that." San Francisco Chronicle

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The NBA released the names of six players selected for the 3-point shootout Wednesday. The league's best 3-point shooting team will not be represented. Curry, who nearly won it two years ago, did not get an invite. Neither did rookie swingman Klay Thompson, who entered Wednesday having made half of his 74 attempts from behind the arc. But the biggest snub, arguably, is Rush. He leads the league in 3-point field goal percentage (54.8 entering Wednesday). "That's a joke," Thompson said of Rush's omission. Contra Costa Times

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New Jersey Nets guard Anthony Morrow, a former Warrior, was invited. As was Orlando forward Ryan Anderson, a Cal product. They'll be joined by Miami's Mario Chalmers, Minnesota's Kevin Love, Atlanta's Joe Johnson and defending champion James Jones of Miami. The biggest question marks are Love (36.1 percent) and Johnson (35.6 percent), though both will play in the All-Star game. Jackson sounded a bit slighted before the game. "Why don't we just fly those guys into Oakland, and we can put something at stake," Jackson said, proposing a shootout at Oracle. "I'll take my guys." Curry, who is shooting 42.5 percent through Tuesday, had a similar idea. The Warriors should have their own shootout. At stake: bragging rights as the team's best shooter. Thompson said Rush is the best shooter by virtue of having the team's best percentage. Rush gave the nod to Thompson for his pure stroke. Curry didn't hesitate when asked who he thought was the Warriors' best shooter. "Me." Contra Costa Times

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That said, if a member of the Warriors is invited to participate in the Three-Point Shootout the NBA All-Star Weekend activities this year, Rush wants to be the guy. "Definitely ... I really want to go," he said. "I want to represent this team." San Jose Mercury-News

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Geoff Lepper: #GSW GM Larry Riley confirms the expected: No extension for Brandon Rush. W's will talk with his agent over the summer. Twitter

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Chris Tomasson: Mark Bartelstein, agent for GS's Brandon Rush, expects no extension by tonite's deadline: “I don’t think so. We’ll revisit it’’ next summer. Twitter

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Rusty Simmons: Brandon Rush extension looks unlikely. Both sides agree it's no big deal to allow the Warriors' swingman to become a restricted free agent. Twitter

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The Warriors have little to gain from inking swingman Brandon Rush to an extension before Wednesday, but he's playing so well that they're at least considering the move. Warriors general manager Larry Riley said he's had discussions with Rush's agent, Mark Bartelstein, about a one- or two-year extension. If they don't reach an agreement by Wednesday, Rush will become a restricted free agent at the end of the season - meaning the Warriors could match any other team's offer. San Francisco Chronicle

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"I love it here, and I want to be here," Rush said before Friday's game against Indiana, the team that dealt him to the Warriors during training camp. "Whether we sign an extension or not, it won't make any difference at all in how I play. "I'm going to keep playing like it's the last year of my contract. I'm going to keep playing as hard as I can." San Francisco Chronicle

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Friday's game marked Brandon Rush's first against his former team. The Pacers traded him to the Warriors for Louis Amundson on Dec. 19, and Rush didn't hide his excitement at facing Indiana. "My emotions are pretty high and positive," Rush said during Friday's shootaround. "I don't have any grudge against them. It's a business, and that's how I look at it. I'm happy with where I am right now, so I've got no complaints." Contra Costa Times

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Rush, who scored six points Friday, has quickly established himself as a key man off the bench for Golden State. "We loved Lou and what he did for us," Curry said. "But as a (small forward) who can come off the bench and be instant offense, and defensively be long and athletic, it allows us to have more depth at that position on the defensive end." Contra Costa Times

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Chris Tomasson: Agent Mark Bartelstein says client Brandon Rush has interest in re-signing with the Warriors: "He really likes it there.’’ Twitter

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Chris Tomasson: Brandon Rush agent Mark Bartelstein says has talked 'a little bit with Larry Riley' & 'possible' Rush could ink Warriors extension by Jan 25 Twitter

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Stephen Curry: Ready for @Brandon Rush to join the squad. Gonna be fun. We still have to talk about NCAA tournament '08. #stillsalty lol Twitter

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The Warriors traded for reserve guard Brandon Rush on Sunday. On his Twitter account, he said he said his farewells to his teammates and coaches and that he would miss the Indiana Pacers’ locker room. Rush averaged 8.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in three seasons with the Pacers. He was suspended the first five games last season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. San Francisco Chronicle

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To get Rush, the Warriors shipped forward Lou Amundson to Indiana. Amundson was held out of Saturday night’s exhibition win over Sacramento, and when I asked Mark Jackson about Amundson, the coach said, “He just didn’t dress. That’ll will be discussed, I guess. He just didn’t dress. Check with the trainer on that. I’m sorry.” San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Trade, Brandon Rush, Louis Amundson 

The Warriors are in the process of trading Lou Amundson, according to a team source. A second source confirmed it is for Indiana Pacers swingman Brandon Rush. Amundson was held out of Saturday’s game vs. Sacramento. It is not official and likely won’t be before Sunday. I’m told its a straight-up trade. Contra Costa Times

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Brandon Rush: Damn Kobe. Twitter

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