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• Golden State Warriors notebook: Agent confirms trade for Indiana Pacers swingman Brandon Rush
• Warriors expect breakthrough for big man Ekpe Udoh
• Rusty Simmons, Chronicle Staff Writer
• Golden State Warriors players unofficially get back to it
• Golden State Warriors Coach Mark Jackson On KNBR: Reviving Andris Biedrins, Ekpe Udoh's Coachability
• Warriors Player Swoops in to Save Holiday Tradition
• Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry considering playing overseas
• Post Lockout…Oh Wait…
• Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry not injured in car accident
• Golden State Warriors: Who Should Start at Center, Biedrins or Udoh?
• Rick Welts to run the Golden State Warriors' business operations
• Golden State Warriors Coach Mark Jackson Shows Off His Daughter’s Custom Warriors Boots
• Monta expected to join W's teammates on Friday
• GS Warriors: Jeremy Lin featured in Nike Sportswear spot
• THE DWYANE WADE STORY
• Warriors RFA Reggie Williams agrees to play in Spain
• Golden State Warriors Preseason Schedule Includes A Game In Dakota
• Post-coffee/ AM Rumble: Mullin enters the Hall
• Golden State Warriors Assistant Coaching Roster Includes Michael Jordan's Understudy
• Acie Law dinged up at hoops tourney
• Warriors Hire Celtics Assistant Darren Erman
• Dorell Wright to Become a Shooting Guard?
• Golden State Warriors name Marty Glick as CFO
• Menlo boys' hoop coach Kris Weem joins Golden State Warriors
• NBA Draft Grades 2011: Golden State Warriors Needed Defense, Not Klay Thompson
• Golden State Warriors GM Says Monta Ellis Not Being Traded
• Mark Jackson promises big, bold changes as Golden State Warriors coach
• Mike Brown new Lakers coach
• Notebook: Frank Interviews in Golden State, Doc’s Highest Paid NBA Coach, Will Shaq Return?
• Lakers assistant coach to Pacers or Warriors
• Mike D'Antoni could be Warriors' San Francisco treat
• Golden State Warriors: Will it Be Monta Ellis or Stephen Curry?
• Warriors Players Ride BART To Promote Public Transit Use, We Ask How Often They Use It Themselves
• Tony Allen helps Grizzlies stay in line for 8th playoff spot
• Golden State Warriors report for Friday's game vs. Toronto Raptors
• Should the Golden State Warriors Bring Back Keith Smart Next Season?
• Golden State Warriors report for Friday's game against Boston Celtics
• Atlanta Hawks (34-23) at Golden State Warriors (26-30), 10:30 p.m.
• Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry voted into NBA Skills Challenge by fans
• NBA Trade Speculation: 3 Viable Trade Options For Warriors Involving Steph Curry
• Golden State Warriors: One Trade To Make the Playoffs and Fix the Team
• Carmelo Anthony Trade Offer Comes from Golden State Warriors
• Golden State Warriors: Monta Ellis or Stephen Curry?
• Golden State Warriors rally past New Orleans Hornets
• Warriors-Heat Preview
• Warriors' assistant Stephen Silas leaves to join his father's coaching staff with Charlotte Bobcats
• Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis team up to beat hunger and misconceptions
• Warriors' Stephen Curry doubtful against Heat
• Golden State Warriors Guard Monta Ellis' Newfound Effectiveness Is a Myth
• Warriors reserves showing improvement
• Raymond Felton's 35 points fuels Knicks' shootout win vs. Warriors
• Golden State Warriors sale to Lacob, Guber is finally approved by NBA
• Nash, Lopez lead Suns over Golden State
• Golden State Warriors slowly easing in now-mended Brandan Wright
• Warriors open preseason with Clippers, plenty of unanswered questions
• Nelson out as coach of Warriors
• Golden State Warriors sign Louis Amundson
• Former Northwest star Rodney Carney signs with Golden State Warriors
• Carmelo Anthony Anyone? Are The Golden State Warriors Really Willing to Trade Stephen Curry and Andris Biedrins + Picks?
• Peterson: Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry goes global
• Injured Curry Still Looking For US Team Slot
• Will the Warriors' Future Include Anthony Randolph and Brandan Wright?
• Sacramento Kings star Tyreke Evans expected to take NBA Rookie of the Year honor over the Warriors' Stephen Curry
• Warriors' Nelson sets NBA wins record
• Warriors-Bulls Preview
• Golden State Warriors notes: Raja Bell out at least 3 months
• Raptors acquire Marco Belinelli from Warriors
• On Rickey, and the Warriors
• Peterson: Warriors' pressing needs start at point
• Ask the experts: Did the Warriors pass on drafting Kobe Bryant?
• Peterson: Tuesday's scene at Warriors news conference was not a complete picture
• 16 things I learned about the Warriors
• Golden State Warriors Notes, Quotes
• Warriors finish short of players, short of victory
• Ronny Turiaf Brings Beard, More to Golden State Warriors
• Kings, Warriors light it up
• Warriors-Nuggets Preview
• Injured Wright wants to get back
• Balanced Pistons beat Warriors 108-91 for fourth straight victory
• Charlotte Bobcats (15-43) at Golden State Warriors (20-37), 10:30 p.m.
• Once again, the Warriors are in a wait-and-see mode
• Warriors' Jackson has been on a roll
• Warriors like return of the 'old' Crawford
• Lighter load for Ellis
• Cleveland Cavaliers (32-8) at Golden State Warriors (13-30), 10:30 p.m.
• Warriors Watson to miss game against Hawks
• Ellis in final stage of rehabilitation
• Azubuike invaluable for Warriors
• Warriors want Bobcats' Felton
• Warriors rookie Morrow learned work ethic early
• Houston Rockets (14-8) at Golden State Warriors (7-15), 10:30 p.m.
• Golden State Warriors (5-13) at Houston Rockets (12-7)
• Warriors threaten champs before falling to Celtics
• Shocking Saturday aside, Morrow looks like more than weekend Warrior
• Memphis Grizzlies (2-3) at Golden State Warriors (2-3)
• Warriors exercise contract options on Belinelli, Wright
• Point guard Watson out indefinitely
• Marcus Williams is key player tonight for Warriors, and it's big for Anthony Randolph, too
• Warriors earn preseason rout over hobbling Blazers
• Ratto On Golden State’s New Mascot Hunt
• Media Day Recap
• Western Conference Breakdown
• Warriors Waive Kosta Perovic
• NBA to play 2 games in China in October
• If Team USA gets upset at Olympics this weekend, we still have one more ace in the hole left
• Stephen Jackson to Launch Jack 1 Foundation
• Tuesday Practice Notes
• BIEDRINS: WARRIORS TO BE FUN
• Guard Ellis inks $67 million deal to stay with Warriors
• Wright makes right decision
• UNC recruit Henson shines on circuit
• Warriors offer Brand max contract
• LSU star drops into Warriors' lap
• Golden State Warriors 2008 Draft Preview
• Belinelli, Wright work hard to get into shape, rotation
• Warriors still after Yi
• Runners and Recruiting: A Roundtable
• Tanzania: Sullivan Summit Turns Arusha Into 'Hall of Fame'
• Mock NBA draft lottery: The top 14 picks
• UNC's Stepheson to transfer
• Integrity, and a laudable body of work
• Stephen Jackson Wins Eighth Annual Angela & Christopher Cohan Community Service Award
• Warriors' report card
• Warriors looking for ways to improve
• Warriors Hosts Clippers
• Warriors Forward Earns Monthly Honor After Taking Part In Several Community Outreach Programs
• Warriors rally, then rout Blazers
• From BA to the big time, Wright continues climb
• Knock on wood: Baron's on a real health kick
• Wright on track
• Zippy Warriors will slide in ahead of rivals
• Biedrins out indefinitely following appendectomy
• Warriors report card
• Warriors' Harrington wants to contribute more than 3-pointers
• Charlotte Bobcats (18-28) at Golden State Warriors (28-19)
• REPORT: Chris Webber in preliminary talks with old coach Don Nelson, Warriors
• Warriors Sign C.J. Watson To Second 10-Day Contract
• Letdown (Warriors 91, Blazers 109)
• Notes
• Jackson's value surprises even Nellie
• Big outing for rookie duo on garbage duty
• Rookies get some minutes
• Mr. Mullin Deserves Some Credit
• Warriors sizzle all night long
• Resurgent Warriors beat Rockets 113-94
• Up Close with Brandan Wright
• Mullin on the Warriors’ 0-6 slide, contract pressures, Brandan Wright, the J-Rich absence and new expectations
• Warriors' Wright begins to open some eyes
• Looks like Nelson’s ready to play Brandan Wright (maybe just a little)
• Wright, Croshere questionable for Warriors
• UNC soars into top spot in preseason coaches' poll
• Tar Heels and Tigers easy conference winners
• Warriors' Wright heads in right direction
• Warriors rookies unveiled
• College Hoops: A first look
• Pucks and playoffs
• Offseason Fantasy Fix: Charlotte Bobcats
• 10 questions surrounding
• What Miller means ...
• Brandan Wright: Getting Ready For Life In The NBA
• NBA.com News Flash
• Davidson trying to make Bobcat's roster
• 146 Seconds of Brandan Wright
• Kawakami: Hey, Bud, got an extra bed?
• O'Bryant's development comes too slow for some
• Summer League: Waiting for Wright
• Allure of NBA may be UNC’s worst enemy
• Wright, Heels avenge loss to the Wolfpack
• VU makes Wright move

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BRANDAN WRIGHT BIOGRAPHY

Brandan Wright is an athletic forward who reminds some of a young Chris Bosh. Brandan Wright has a long, lean body type and moves around the court well. Brandan Wright can block shots and rebounds well for his position. Brandan Wright wants to play facing the basket and needs to work on his consistency. Brandan Wright's strength will help him in the long run. Elite level prospect.

Brandan Wright has as much room to grow as anyone in his class. Energetic rebounder and shot blocker who is a smooth offensive player. Gets better every year.

As a Junior he was the 6th man for the South which won gold at the USA Basketball Youth Festival. Attended Nike Camp. Wright led Brentwood to a 29-3 record and its third straight state title. He won Mr. Basketball that year, averaging 20.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.4 blocked shots.

As a sophomore - Brandan was one of the top underclassmen at the Nike All-American Camp. A well-rounded left-hander who is considered one of the Top Five players in his class. A gifted shot blocker, he's starting to step out and make shots. He plays for the winningest coach in Tennessee history and was named Division II POY and Mr. Basketball, averaging 22.2 points, 11.4 rebounds and 5.1 blocked shots. Brandan Wright won second state title.

As a freshman, Brandan Wright led his school to their first ever state championship and was MVP of the state tournament.

Strengths:
Mobile for his size, Wright runs the court with great fluidity …
Excellent help defender thanks to his long arms and lateral quickness …
Does a great job of getting his body wide and establishing position in the low post …
Emerging as a very good post passer …
Possesses great shooting touch around the basket, he converts on hook shots and short jumpers with a soft touch …
Great rebounder who uses his athleticism and long arms to obtain rebounds …
Foot speed and footwork is incredibly advanced for his age …
Because of this he can face the basket and get past his defender on the baseline …
Recognizes double teams extremely well …
He has yet to scratch the surface of his potential …
Offensively Wright is an efficient player who plays to his strengths and rarely operates outside his comfort area …
Moves well without the ball and is a threat to score on the quick lob pass …
For a freshman Wright’s understanding of the game is exceptional …
Possesses great hands and shows no problem catching passes thrown to him into the post …

Weaknesses:
Must gain more upper body strength to withstand the physical play at the next level …
Lacks the upper body strength to consistently finish after contact occurs …
Could stand to expand his perimeter shooting, as of right now he shows the touch needed but hasn’t developed the confidence nor consistency to make shots from mid-range …
Shooting mechanics could stand to be tweaked …
Free throw shooting remains a work in progress, shows improvement but has yet to convert regularity. Should focus on less motion before his release …
Can get disrupted and pushed away from the basket as his doesn’t have the body strength to hold position …
Back to the basket skills are still in need of refinement …

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Irving leads Cavs over Mavericks Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving watches the ball go up to make the final basket for the Cavaliers in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game for a 91-88 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Cleveland. Brandan Wright (34) defends.

Video: Brandan Wright Skies for the Oop The Mavs forward gets way up there.

Video: Brandan Wright can jump very, very high In case you missed it, one more highlight from Tuesday night to whet your appetite for a full slate of games on Wednesday (highlighted by the Heat at the Clippers in a game where we feel sorry for the rims). Brandan Wright of the now 5-5 Mavericks can jump out of the building, which works…

Ballin’: Wolves Ruin’ Epic Jason Terry-to-Brandan Wright Alley-Oop (and Dirk’s Announcing) with Big 2nd Half Jason Smith, the wiry Hornets' forward from Colorado State, has become a shot-blocking machine. Ask Kevin Durant.

Ballin’: Ricky Rubio’s Outstanding Rookie Year Continues; Heat Choke in the 4th Quarter against Golden State Kobe can't make 3-pointers, Jimmer's struggling from the field, and there was a Brandan Wright sighting in Detroit.

Dirk Nowitzki the Commentator May be Better Than Dirk Nowitzki the Player Mavs forward/center Dirk Nowitzki sat out Wednesday’s game against the T-Wolves due to a lingering knee injury, but that didn’t stop Disco Dirk from getting on the highlight reel, thanks to this tremendous impromptu color commentary of a Jason Terry/Brandan Wright alley-oop.

NBA Capsules Tony Parker scored 42 points and broke the Spurs' franchise record for career assists, leading San Antonio to a 107-96 win over the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Thunder (18-5) narrowly averted their worst loss this season, while the convincing win was just the springboard San Antonio needed before spending next three weeks on the road -- where the Spurs have hardly...

NBA: Cleveland 91, Dallas 88 CLEVELAND, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Kyrie Irving's layup with 15.8 seconds remaining Saturday proved to be the decisive points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 91-88 victory over Dallas.

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NBA ROUNDUP: Rookie topples Dallas Rookie Kyrie Irving made a driving layup in traffic with 15.8 seconds left to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 91-88 victory against the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.