Warriors guard Brandon Rush exercises player option

Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Rush has exercised his player option for the 2015-16 season, the team announced Thursday.

Rush, 29, appeared in 33 regular-season games for the Warriors in 2014-15, averaging 0.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per contest.

The 6-6 guard saw action in three playoff games during Golden State’s championship run, which saw the Warriors capture their first NBA title in 40 years.