HoopsHype.com Rumors

Lou Amundson's agent has had an ongoing dialogue with the Knicks about bringing the bruising center to New York. Several teams, including some with more money to offer than the Knicks, have also expressed interest in Amundson. According to Chris Tomasson of Fox Sports Florida, Amundson has drawn interest from Charlotte, which can offer the $2.5 non tax-payer exception. The Knicks can offer only the veteran's minimum to Amundson. ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, Free Agency, Louis Amundson 

Amundson's agent, Mark Bartelstein, says Amundson is in no rush to make a decision. "Glen (Grunwald) and I have talked," Bartelstein said. "(Amundson) is the best big man on the market, so there's no reason to be impatient." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Louis Amundson, Glen Grunwald 

A source close to free-agent forward Lou Amundson said Charlotte is looking at Amundson, and that it's unlikely he would go to Greece. Panathinaikos has been mentioned as a possibility but the Amundson camp is wary about how Josh Childress' game fell off after he went to play in Greece and returned to the NBA. The source said the New York Knicks are also looking at Amundson. However, the Knicks only can offer the minimum and Amundson is looking for a deal in the area of $3 million a season. Sulia

Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, Free Agency, Louis Amundson, Panathinaikos 

Jared Zwerling: Free agent PF Louis Amundson is talking to a number of teams. Has not made a decision yet. He's likely at mini mid-level. Twitter

Free Agency, Louis Amundson 

Panathinaikos thinks Louis Amudnson is everything the club needs right now and would like to have him. Sports Day

Free Agency, Louis Amundson, Panathinaikos 

Regarding Amundson and White, a source says they're both in the market for mini mid-level deals -- they made just below that last season -- so if that's the case, that would obviously leave out the Knicks. ESPN.com

Free Agency, Louis Amundson, DJ White 

Jared Zwerling: I spoke w/ Louis Amundson's agent today. He's talking to a number of teams. No comment on #Knicks. Should finalize a deal in the next week. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Louis Amundson 

The Lakers also discussed the possibility of adding backup big man Louis Amundson. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Louis Amundson 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Mike Wells: No worries about the number of @PrioritySports clients dropping off the Pacers roster. Amundson is one of their clients, too. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Trade, 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

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

Amundson is the first Warriors’ player to use the team facilities since they were opened by the NBA on Thursday. After a workout Friday, he talked us through scouting reports on each of the free-agent centers on the market — everyone except Nene. “I’m going to plead the fifth on this one,” Amundson said. “I knew you were going to ask me that, but I’m going to plead the fifth.” Amundson still hasn’t gotten over a physical matchup with Nene from March of 2009. That meeting ended when Nene head-butted and elbowed Amundson and was ejected. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Free Agency, Louis Amundson, Nene 

Rusty Simmons: Warriors coach Mark Jackson passes my interview with Lou Amundson in the hallway. Jackson shakes my hand, but can't look at Lou. Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Mark Jackson, Louis Amundson 

Matt Steinmetz: I would say the player in the best shape that's out here is Lou Amundson Twitter

Golden State Warriors, Louis Amundson, Lockout 

Amundson said playing international ball is not an option for him. Curry and Wright, who each had shown interest in playing overseas, backed off those plans. Curry has been cleared to resume all basketball activities after May surgery on his right ankle, but he still hasn’t played on back-to-back days. “Playing overseas would make sense if I was healthy, but I don’t have enough time to prepare myself to be effective over there,” he said. “I’m a basketball junkie and love to play, but I’m not bored. I’m working out and getting the details in order of taking my game to the next level.” San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Louis Amundson, Lockout 

Lou Amundson was never expected to be a difference-maker when the Warriors signed him as a free agent last offseason. But certainly most thought he would be able to chip in some, and give the Warriors some help in an area of need: the frontcourt. He's a relatively big body on a notoriously small team, and his best skills are rebounding and defense. Sounds like the perfect situation for a high-energy, role-playing guy like Amundson. But Amundson never really did a whole lot last season for the Warriors, not that all of it was his fault. CSNBayArea.com

Golden State Warriors, Louis Amundson, Injuries 

"In retrospect, how I feel now with how I felt then. I wanted to feel like I was a 100 percent but knowing how I feel, I definitely wasn't," Amundson said after a workout with teammates. "That's difficult when you want to play and play at a hight level and your body just won't let you. With the finger and the back, it was a tough season. Obviously I want to stay healthy this year." CSNBayArea.com

Golden State Warriors, Louis Amundson, Injuries