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Raymond Felton News & Rumors

Raymond Felton, we hardly knew you
May 17
Oregonian
 
"As much as I hate to say it, the Raymond Felton experiment was a failure. A year after the Trail Blazers traded for their point guard of the future on draft night they find themselves back in a familiar situation: looking for their point guard of the future. The logic behind acquiring Felton was simple. He was entering the prime of his career coming off his best season statistically and -- on paper at least -- compared favorably to Andre Miller, but was eight years younger. Replacing Miller, who had been integral in helping LaMarcus Aldridge improve his game but was also entering the final year of his contract, seemed like a solid idea. Even if it was a lateral move talent-wise, getting"
Raymond Felton: Not too little, but probably too late for him to return next season
April 10
Portland Tribune
 
"I wouldn't bet the farm. I would, however, wager a couple of hen houses that Raymond Felton won't be back with the Trail Blazers next season. His return would be an unpopular choice with the legions of Blazer fans who quickly grew disenchanted with the ineffective and inconsistent play through the first two-thirds of the season of a point guard with a $7.56-million salary attached to his name. Through the first 42 games under coach Nate McMillan, Felton shot .378 from the field and .240 from 3-point range. He averaged 10.1 points, 6.0 assists and 2.7 turnovers and was, as often as not, shakier than a grass hut in a hurricane with the ball."
Utah 102, Portland 97: Raymond Felton's two late miscues help Jazz walk away with gift-wrapped victory
April 3
Oregonian
 
"If you're the type of fan collecting grievances against Trail Blazers point guard Raymond Felton, Tuesday's final 1 minute, 27 seconds of Portland's game against the Utah Jazz gave you two plum pieces for your collection. Felton twice lost the ball during key Portland possessions in the final 1:27, allowing the Utah Jazz to walk out of the Rose Garden with a bow-on-top gift of a 102-97 victory. No, none of the Blazers was ready to point fingers at Felton, who has been such a magnet for criticism in this disappointing season for Portland, which fell to 25-28 and one step closer to the draft lottery. The Blazers pointed to their inability to stop Utah in the second and third quarters. "This"
Raymond Felton's status uncertain; Jonny Flynn makes case for playing time
March 29
Oregonian
 
"Raymond Felton was not at the Trail Blazers' practice today, and his status for Thursday's game against New Orleans remains uncertain. Felton missed Tuesday's home loss to Oklahoma City because he was in South Carolina to attend to a family matter. "The message to him was to take as much time with his family as he needed," interim coach Kaleb Canales said. "Initially, we talked about him being available for tomorrow. But as I said, family comes first.""
Felton could miss Thursday's game vs Hornets
March 26
CSN Northwest
 
"If the Portland Trail Blazers are expecting to make a final push for the last playoff spot, that task could get a little tougher with one of their starters possibly sitting out a game. Raymond Felton's mom, Barbara Felton, has been battling constant heart attacks over the last couple of years and just a month ago, she had one of her worst. "She said she didn't think she was going to make it after that last one," Felton told CSNNW.com. "That scared me because she's a strong woman. It's something I've been dealing with for a while now.""
Raymond Felton and LaMarcus Aldridge answer the doubters on this night
March 26
Oregonian
 
"Raymond Felton can't shoot? LaMarcus Aldridge can't close? Two of the Trail Blazers' key starters might have been pinned with those reputations, but for one night they shook them off in impressive fashion in leading Portland to a 90-87 victory over Golden State at the Rose Garden. On a night when some of Portland's other offensive stalwarts struggled to make shots, Felton came through with his best shooting game as a Blazer as he scored a season-high 24 points, including nine in a clutch fourth quarter. "Ray stepped up and made big shots for us," guard Wesley Matthews said. "He never lost his confidence. We never lost confidence in him.""
Raymond Felton, back in starting lineup, leads Blazers to much-needed victory
March 6
Oregonian
 
"Even on a night when the Trail Blazers figured to win at the Rose Garden, Monday's 86-74 win over New Orleans was a big deal. "We needed a win desperately," Blazers coach Nate McMillan said. Even coming against the offensively-challenged Hornets (9-29), who came into Portland with the worst record in the Western Conference, the Blazers (19-19) took that victory as a much-needed boost. Portland is about to embark on road trip that will see them play seven games in 12 days, including six against teams with winning records. It's a daunting task that would have been made more challenging had the Blazers, who entered Monday's game on a three-game losing streak, lost to New Orleans."
Nate McMillan says players not communicating on court; Raymond Felton says he might start again
March 5
Oregonian
 
"On one play in the Trail Blazers' 122-110 loss to Minnesota on Saturday, the Timberwolves got a layup on an inbounds play in which two Portland forwards were nearby, but both thought the other had the defensive assignment on the player who scored. That play and others were the focus of the Blazers' practice Sunday as coach Nate McMillan used video to show his players that they were not communicating on the court, resulting in them messing up defensive assignments and rotations. "Why we're not executing, that was the question that I had," McMillan said. "It's right there in color for us, some of things we're not doing.""
Blazers midseason awards: LaMarcus Aldridge is clear MVP
February 28
Oregonian
 
"MVP: LaMarcus Aldridge It's hard to imagine where the Blazers would be without Aldridge, who earned his first All-Star game nod and is having a second consecutive All-NBA caliber season. The only player on the roster who has been consistent night-in and night-out, Aldridge is averaging 22.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. He ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring and is one of three players -- joining LeBron James and Kevin Durant -- who are averaging at least 22.3 points and shooting 50 percent from the field. Biggest disappointment: Raymond Felton After 34 games in Portland, Felton has been another failed experiment rather than the Blazers' long-term answer at point guard. Felton is averaging a"
Trail Blazers to make lineup change: Jamal Crawford will start at point guard in place of Raymond Felton
February 21
Oregonian
 
"Jamal Crawford will replace Raymond Felton as the Trail Blazers starting point guard for tonight's game against San Antonio, The Oregonian has learned. The move comes one game after Felton played only 3:35 of the second half on Monday in Los Angeles, including being benched for the entire fourth quarter of the Blazers' 103-90 loss to the Lakers. Crawford played 26 minutes and finished with 15 points, five assists and three turnovers. This will be Crawford's second start at point guard this season - he filled in for an injured Felton on Feb. 6 against Oklahoma City, a game the Blazers lost in overtime. Crawford had 17 points, five assists and three turnovers in that game. For the season,"
Clock runs out on Felton
February 12
Oregonian
 
"In the hallways of American Airlines Center late Saturday night, Nate McMillan was stuck in a jam he always wants to avoid: backed against a wall to answer tough questions while he was still hot and emotional after a tough loss. So he stammered and winced. He paused and sighed. But no matter how much he hoped the topic would go away, he knew sometime in the coming hours, or perhaps the coming days, a decision needs to be made whether Raymond Felton deserves to be this team's starting point guard. The answer is obvious: It's time for Felton to be benched. A bad season for Felton just got worse Saturday. The Trail Blazers starting point guard went 4 for 17 and had more turnovers (three)"
Raymond Felton's status still uncertain; Marcus Camby misses practice with bronchitis
February 8
Oregonian
 
"Raymond Felton said it won't be his call if he will play in the Trail Blazers' game against Houston in the Rose Garden on Wednesday. "If it's up to me, I'm going to play," said Felton, who sat out the Blazers' loss to Oklahoma City with a sprained left foot. "We'll see what Jay (Jensen) the trainer says." The Blazers officially listed Felton, who suffered the injury Saturday against Denver, as "questionable" for Wednesday and said he would be a game-time decision. Felton said he has been rehabilitating through laser treatment, icing and work in the pool."
Trail Blazers' Raymond Felton doubtful against Oklahoma City Thunder
February 6
Oregonian
 
"The Trail Blazers probably will face the NBA's best team without their starting point guard. Raymond Felton did not participate in the team's morning shootaround because of a left foot sprain and he is doubtful for tonight's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Rose Garden. Coach Nate McMillan said Felton underwent treatment and other tests with team trainer Jay Jensen on Monday, two days after he injured his left foot during a victory over the Denver Nuggets, but it remains sore. McMillan was not optimistic about Felton's chances of playing against the Thunder and refused to speculate how much time he might miss."
Raymond Felton pushes the pace in Blazers' rout of Bobcats
February 2
Oregonian
 
"It would be foolish to make any grand declarations following a blowout victory against the worst team in the NBA. But a subtle, yet important development materialized Wednesday night for the Trail Blazers as they throttled the lowly Charlotte Bobcats 112-68 before 20,608 at the Rose Garden. The oft-maligned Raymond Felton brought the fast break back to the Blazers, and the Blazers brought the fun back to the court."
LaMarcus Aldridge and Raymond Felton show growing chemistry in win
January 4
Oregonian
 
"The Trail Blazers got a big win Tuesday, beating the Thunder 103-93 in Oklahoma City. And while there was a lot of talk about the Blazers moving to the top of the Western Conference, of their rugged defensive play and of making a strong road statement, there was one other development that might be easy to take for granted. LaMarcus Aldridge looked like his old self -- maybe even a more well-rounded version."
With Raymond Felton at the wheel, Trail Blazers shift into a higher gear
December 13
Oregonian
 
"When Gerald Wallace first learned the Trail Blazers had traded for point guard Raymond Felton, uniting the one-time Charlotte teammates in Portland, his first thought was: "Here we go again." He might as well have thought: "Off to the races." When they acquired Felton in a draft-night trade from Denver for Andre Miller, the Blazers hinted that Felton's strengths and skill-set would spark a transformation in the team's playing style, ushering in a new fast-paced Blazers offense in place of the methodical, half-court style they've featured in recent seasons. And, sure enough, after four days of the 2011-12 training camp, this is what players are saying: Nicolas Batum: "We're running a lot"
Trail Blazers guard Raymond Felton ready to jump into the fast lane
June 28
Oregonian
 
"The Trail Blazers not only have a new starting point guard. They just might have a new style of play. Newly acquired Raymond Felton, an attacking 6-foot-1 point guard, says he is ready to change the pace of the NBA's most deliberate offense by doing what he does best: push the ball up the court and find the open man. This isn't the first time in coach Nate McMillan's six years in Portland that a quicker tempo has been predicted, but each time there are pledges or proclamations, the Blazers still rank at or near the bottom of possessions per game. But Felton said a recent conversation with McMillan gave him the sense that McMillan is ready to loosen the reins, and let the offense run more"
George Karl compares Raymond Felton to Andre Miller
June 28
Portland Tribune
 columnist Kerry Eggers
"The Trail Blazers wrapped up their final item of business before the NBA lockout Monday, introducing their newest players - veteran Raymond Felton and rookies Nolan Smith and Jon Diebler - to the media at the Regence Boys"
Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton make it loud and clear they would like a long-term relationship
June 28
Oregonian
 columnist Mike Tokito
"The sound system cut out during the news conference the Trail Blazers held at the Regence Boys & Girls Club in North Portland on Monday, but the message still came through loud and clear. The Blazers were happy to have point guard Raymond Felton, and he was happy to join them. The team introduced Felton – acquired from Denver in a draft-day trade Thursday – and draft picks Nolan Smith and Jon Diebler. After they traded veteran Andre Miller for Felton, Blazers official talked about Felton being a much-sought long-term solution for them. Felton, who turned 27 Sunday and was serenaded with "Happy Birthday" by a group of children when he arrived, was quickly asked about staying with Portland"
Draft brings Raymond Felton to Portland and gives Blazers a shot at point-guard stability
June 26
Oregonian
 
"They have used first round draft picks. Shelled out money for free agents. And executed trades. Yet, here are the Trail Blazers, nearly two decades after Terry Porter steered them to their last NBA finals, still looking for their next franchise point guard. In the past two decades, the Trail Blazers' revolving door at point guard has continued to swirl, spitting out draft prospects Sebastian Telfair, Erick Barkley and Jarrett Jack; churning through free-agent hopefuls Rod Strickland, Kenny Anderson and Jeff McInnis; and whisking out Antonio Daniels faster than he came in. So it was with noted emphasis Thursday that the Blazers stuck their foot in the proverbial revolving door with a"
Trail Blazers trade Andre Miller to Denver for Raymond Felton; Rudy Fernandez headed to Dallas
June 24
Oregonian
 
"The Trail Blazers have addressed their needs at point guard. The Blazers on Thursday got both experience and youth at point guard, trading Andre Miller to Denver for veteran point guard Raymond Felton and drafting Duke point guard Nolan Smith with the No. 21 overall pick. Andy Miller, the agent for Andre Miller, confirmed the trade. Blazers interim general manager Chad Buchanan did not return messages and scout Mike Born said he would not comment. Dallas is also reported to be in the deal, acquiring Rudy Fernandez and the rights to Petteri Koponen from the Blazers in exchange for their first-round pick (No. 26 overall). Portland will send that pick to Denver. Smith, a four-year player at"
Nuggets draft Faried, then trade Felton for Miller and pick up Texas star
June 24
Denver Post
 
"George Karl always had a soft spot for former Nugget Andre Miller . And during this summer, the Nuggets developed a soft spot for Kenneth Faried. Sure enough, Denver got both Thursday — in addition to Jordan Hamilton of Texas — during a crazy night at the Pepsi Center. Denver traded point guard Raymond Felton to Portland for point guard Miller, in addition to a future second-rounder and the 26th pick in Thursday's draft. It was acquired by Portland from Dallas — after the Mavs used the pick to select Hamilton, who is headed to the Mile High City. Portland also traded guard Rudy Fernandez to Dallas in the deal. Faried, from Morehead State, was drafted by Denver with its 22nd pick of"
Felton likely to be dealt
June 23
CBSSports.com
 
"More likely than all of them to be dealt Thursday night is Denver point guard Raymond Felton. The Nuggets are listening to offers, and have been in widely known discussions with the Kings centered around the No. 7 pick. Any possible traction with that proposal would depend on who's available with the seventh pick, sources said. The Kings are known to be split between Jimmer Fredette and Alec Burks. Execs aren't sure who Denver is targeting, but it could be Burks of Colorado."
Lakers and Kings interested in Nuggets' Felton
June 21
Yahoo! Sports
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"The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings are two teams with interest in prying Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets, league sources said. The Nuggets believe strongly in Ty Lawson as their point guard, and Felton, with a $7.5 million expiring contract, is expendable."
Felton plans to return from ankle sprain vs. San Antonio
March 22
Denver Post
 
"Nuggets guard Raymond Felton ruled himself out for Monday night's game against Toronto after the morning shootaround. But he also pronounced himself ready to go for Wednesday's game against San Antonio. "Most definitely San Antonio," Felton said. He has missed the last two games with a sprained ankle. Asked when he would start running again, he said, "Probably (today), at practice." And he is no stranger to sprained ankles. "I sprain my ankle at least two or three times a year. It's just a little worse this time. I stepped on Ty's foot and flipped my ankle over," Felton said, referring to fellow guard Ty Lawson. "Twisted it pretty bad.""
Ex-Knicks Are Eager to Strut Their Stuff
February 24
New York Times
 
"There is always another side to a trade. For the four former Knicks - Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and Timofey Mozgov - it came in the shadows of the elation and expectations of the Knicks' acquisition of Carmelo Anthony, and also at their expense. Felton and Chandler's final public act as Knicks was ducking reporters and leaving through a side door at Monday's practice. Mozgov and Gallinari addressed reporters, but the 3-team, 13-player deal had yet to be agreed upon. The four players had stoked interest in the Knicks in different ways. Each is 26 or younger."
Carmelo Anthony traded to Knicks in blockbuster deal
February 22
New York Daily News
 
"Carmelo Anthony is coming home, and that could mean that Donnie Walsh is leaving. James Dolan pulled the trigger Monday night on a blockbuster deal for Anthony, the Brooklyn-born All-Star forward and former Syracuse standout, who for months was angling for an opportunity to join forces with Amar'e Stoudemire in New York. It's all part of the Knicks' ambitious plan to eventually add either Chris Paul or Deron Williams next year and give the club its own Big Three to compete against Miami and Boston. The price for Anthony was steep, as the Knicks traded Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler and rookie center Timofey Mozgov to the Denver Nuggets. They also gave Denver $3 million"
Carmelo Anthony traded to New York Knicks in blockbuster deal
February 21
Denver Post
 
"The Carmelo Anthony trade saga is finally over. The Nuggets traded Melo to the New York Knicks tonight, a league source said. Denver gets Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, the Knicks 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors' 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors' 2013 second-round pick and $3 million in cash. Anthony will go to New York, along with Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman."
Sources: If NY gets Melo, Nets get 2 Knicks?
February 21
ESPN.com
 
"Even if the New Jersey Nets do not acquire Carmelo Anthony, they still might pull off a trade with the Denver Nuggets, one that would likely be a sore spot for their cross-river rivals in New York, according to high-ranking league officials. If the New York Knicks send Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler and Timofey Mozgov to Denver for Anthony, the Nets are in discussions to then acquire either Gallinari, Felton or Chandler plus Mozgov for two first-round draft picks. That deal is obviously contingent upon the Knicks trading all those players to Denver for a package headlined by Anthony and Chauncey Billups. The Nets remain confident that they can acquire Anthony before the"
Knicks won't alter 'Melo offer
February 21
New York Post
 
"Take it or leave it, Denver. League sources said the Knicks, still feeling good they can complete a trade for Carmelo Anthony, would not budge yesterday, feeling adding anything more to their offer would be overpayment. The Nuggets, however, want rookie center Timofey Mozgov added to the package, but it isn't a deal-breaker. As it stands, the Knicks would send point guard Raymond Felton, Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, and a 2014 first-round pick to the Nuggets. They would also send Eddy Curry, Anthony Randolph and $3 million to Minnesota, who would send Corey Brewer and either Memphis or Utah's 2011 first-round pick to Denver. The Knicks would receive Anthony, Chauncey Billups and"
Nuggets close in on deal to send Melo to Knicks
February 21
Denver Post
 
"The Nuggets appear to be closing in on a deal to trade star forward Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks. The teams talked through the weekend and are working out the final details of what would be a blockbuster trade. NBA commissioner David Stern did not want a major trade announced on the day of the All-Star Game. While final details were still being negotiated, the latest trade offer includes New York sending guard Raymond Felton, forwards Wilson Chand-ler and Danilo Gallinari, centers Timofey Mozgov and Eddy Curry and a first-round draft pick to the Nuggets for Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams and Anthony Carter or Renaldo Balkman, according to NBA sources. "I said I hoped"
Nets jump back into Carmelo Anthony fray
February 20
Denver Post
 
"After a slow start to the Carmelo Anthony trade saga Saturday, things picked up again by the end of the night. Although Anthony has given no indication he will sign the three-year, $65 million contract extension with the Nuggets to make the deal with the Nets, New Jersey was able to put in a last-ditch effort late Saturday night. According to a source, owner Mikhail Prokhorov was expected to meet with Anthony to try to sell him on signing the extension to play with the Nets, despite denials earlier in the day that a meeting would take place. The Nets' deal is Derrick Favors, Devin Harris, Ben Uzoh, Troy Murphy and four first-round picks to the Nuggets. The Nuggets would send Anthony,"
Source: Nuggets want 5 Knicks and 1st-round pick in Anthony deal
February 17
New York Post
 
"Denver's asking price for Carmelo Anthony is more outlandish than previously thought. The Post has learned the Nuggets made a whopping demand one week ago that is more exorbitant than recent reports. According to a league source debriefed on Carmelo Anthony negotiations, Denver asked for Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Landry Fields, Raymond Felton, Timofey Mozgov and a first-round pick (obtained via Anthony Randolph) for Anthony and point guard Chauncey Billups. Yes, it looks like the Nuggets demanded everything but James Dolan's Radio City Music Hall. The Knicks management was flabbergasted, according to the league source. They fear such a proposal meant they really didn't want to do"
Parameters set, but complicated Carmelo deal far from close
February 16
Newsday
 
"The parameters have been set in the talks between the Knicks and Nuggets for Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks are willing to part with Wilson Chandler or Danilo Gallinari and a source with knowledge of the situation said that including a Raymond Felton-Chauncey Billups swap would not be a deal-breaker. The issue at hand is the precarious decision to complete a blockbuster deal that involves even more players, perhaps rookies Timofey Mozgov and Landry Fields, and dramatically jumbles the roster, the starting lineup and the rotation with 28 games left -- and very little time for practice -- after the Feb. 24 trade deadline. The Knicks have one game left, Wednesday against the Hawks, before the"
Carmelo Anthony available, but Knicks balk at request for Gallinari, Felton, starter, Curry, pick
February 15
New York Daily News
 
"Carmelo Anthony could have been a Knick Monday if only team president Donnie Walsh were willing to meet Denver's trade demands, which one team official classified as "steep." According to a team source close to the negotiations, "there is a deal to be made" but whether Anthony joins forces with Amar'e Stoudemire in New York between Tuesday and the Feb. 24 trade deadline likely comes down to the Nuggets either lowering their asking price or the Knicks turning over their roster to acquire one of the NBA's top players. The Nuggets, according to a source, are asking for three starters - including Danilo Gallinari and Raymond Felton - plus Eddy Curry's expiring contract and at least one"
Felton steps up without Amar'e
February 14
New York Post
 
"This coming Friday starts All-Star weekend. For Raymond Felton, this past Friday started what became a big weekend. Without Amar'e Stoudemire and his sprained right big toe, Felton was the Knicks' story of the weekend. After losing to the Lakers on Friday, Felton declared the Knicks were upset by the Carmelo Anthony rumors, saying "it's starting to really get on my nerves." On Saturday, when coach Mike D'Antoni informed the point guard that Stoudemire was out against the Nets, Felton -- a Knicks co-captain -- gathered his teammates before the game and informed them it was time to pick it up. "I did it on my own. Being a leader, being a captain, that's what I had to do," Felton said. "Just"
Raymond Felton backs teammates, then sparks the offense
February 13
Bergen Record
 columnist Art Stapleton
"If there were ever a time for excuses to be made, this was it. No longer was Carmelo Anthony the biggest distraction for the Knicks. A game against the Nets that Amar'e Stoudemire considered a must-win turned even more desperate Saturday when he was sidelined for the night before it began. Perhaps it was appropriate Wilson Chandler - the one Knick whose rumored departure has been a constant throughout the 'Melo-drama - helped prove distractions are only impossible to overcome if you let them. The Knicks could have easily gone down the wrong road yet again and not looked back, as they did in losses last week to the polar opposites from Los Angeles, first against the lowly Clippers and then"
Trade buzz has Felton fed up
February 12
New York Post
 
"A visibly vexed Raymond Felton had no problem pointing to the cause of the Knicks' recent slide: 'Melo drama. After last night's 113-96 pasting at the hands of the defending champion Lakers, Felton was irritated. He defiantly refuted coach Mike D'Antoni's assertion that Kobe Bryant had taken the Knicks' hearts, but confirmed his coach's claim that the club is bothered by all the chatter about Carmelo Anthony. Felton is now being linked to a possible trade for the Nuggets star, not that he wants to discuss it. "I'm not talking about that," he said. "That's the problem right now.""
Raymond Felton speaks about Carmelo Anthony trade rumors 'That's the problem,' says Knicks guard
February 12
New York Daily News
 
"Raymond Felton is sick of the rumors, and he is tired of the speculation. And he doesn't want to hear any more about the potential Carmelo Anthony deal that has hung around the Garden like a specter over the past few weeks. "That's the problem right now," a prickly Felton said after the Knicks' 113-96 blowout loss to the Lakers on Friday night. "It's just that it's being talked about too much." Felton said what many have believed for the past two weeks: That the constant rumor mill is starting to become a distraction for the Knicks on the court. Friday's loss dropped the Knicks to 4-8 since Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov pulled New Jersey out of the 'Melo sweepstakes. That made the Knicks"
Felton has shot to be All-Star sub
February 3
New York Post
 
"The Knicks will find out tonight if Amar'e Stoudemire will have company on the Eastern Conference's All-Star team. After Stoudemire, point guard Raymond Felton has been the biggest reason for their turnabout and is in contention to be named one of the East's reserves, who are voted in by the coaches. The selections will be announced on TNT. Felton's downturn during the club's recent six-game losing streak may have cost him his first All-Star bid. The consensus is Boston's Ray Allen is the top candidate for the final guard slot over Felton. The All-Star team likely will have two point guards already — starter Derrick Rose and shoo-in reserve Rajon Rondo. "He's got a shot," Mike D'Antoni"
Raymond Felton playing at an All-Star level, but Knicks have eyes for Deron Williams or Chris Paul
January 13
New York Daily News
 columnist Mitch Lawrence
"When the Knicks were looking to sign a free-agent point guard last summer who could get the ball to Amar'e Stoudemire, Donnie Walsh called his old friend in Charlotte, Larry Brown, to get a scouting report on Raymond Felton. "Larry told me he never coached a kid with more heart than Raymond," Walsh said recently. Quite a compliment when you consider how long Brown had Allen Iverson in Philly and how long Brown had been coaching, period. Felton has shown a lot more than just heart in his first 37 games as a Knick. His signing, for two years at $14 million, has turned into one of the best deals of last summer. Felton continued to make a case for being an All-Star Tuesday night in Portland,"
Kobe not surprised by Raymond, Knicks rise
January 9
New York Post
 
"Everybody loves Raymond, including Kobe Bryant. King Kobe gave Amar'e Stoudemire his kudos but saved his loudest raves for the Knicks' point guard as the Lakers great issued his blessing on the Knicks' renaissance yesterday. Bryant highlighted his acquisition as the unsung key. Bryant also proclaimed Stoudemire never needed Steve Nash to be great, calling him a "deserving candidate" for MVP. With the roaring Knicks (21-14) on a three-game romp after roughing up league-best San Antonio and scorching the desert with Friday's destruction of the Suns, here come the Lakers. Tonight's Staples Center showdown pits the defending two-time champions against the newest kids on the block, with their"
Knicks' Felton proves 'point' vs. Parker
January 5
New York Post
 
"Before he took the Garden floor last night, Tony Parker admitted if he hadn't re-signed with San Antonio, he would have come to New York. Then Raymond Felton went out and reminded the home crowd why the Knicks are just fine with him running the show, as he led them to a 128-115 win over the NBA's best team. "He's a guy who'll rise to the occasion," Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said of Felton. "He has a big heart, he grinds it out. His biggest attribute is his heart. He just wills himself to win and play well. Against bigger guys and bigger stakes, he does more." Felton had 28 points and seven assists in his showdown with the guard most Knicks fans pined for during the off-season. Parker"
Knicks' Felton rising to occasion
January 2
New York Post
 
"The Knicks yesterday talked about the New Year, the new attitude and the new toughness the team has displayed this season, but all you had to do was look at point guard Raymond Felton to understand what these Knicks are all about. Felton stood against the wall at the team's practice facility with his left hand bandaged. Asked about the nagging injury, Felton, who did practice, shook off questions by saying, "It's a little sore, I'll be all right." Asked again about the bruised hand, he said, "I can deal with it." He then shut down all questions on the injury by saying, "I don't talk about pain." Felton will be on the court today when the Knicks kick off the New Year at the Garden against"
Felton's 3 with 2.7 left puts Knicks over Raptors
December 9
New York Post
 
"The Knicks' MVP candidate and his All-Star sidekick willed the club to another comeback victory last night. It's a whole new world at the World's Most Famous Arena, now starring Amar'e Stoudemire and Raymond Felton. The "MVP" chants for Stoudemire blasted through the Garden last night for the first time with 45 seconds left, and the Knicks up three points and the ball. After the night began drearily with Stoudemire in foul trouble and the Raptors building a 13-point lead, the Garden's new king led the Knicks all the way back with 18 fourth-quarter points, a 34-point, 14-rebound, two-block finish and a 113-110 triumph over the pesky Raptors. Stoudemire's sixth straight 30-plus outing - and"
Raymond Felton hits game-winning 3-pointer to lift Knicks over Andrea Bargnani and Raptors at Garden
December 9
New York Daily News
 
"First it rattled, then it floated. From there, it struck the side rim, kissed the glass, hit the front rim and, with 19,763 inside Madison Square Garden providing all the body English they could muster, Raymond Felton's most improbable jump shot finally found the net. "I started counting one, two, three, four, five bounces," Landry Fields said. "It was bouncing," Felton added, "and I was praying, praying, praying. 'Please go in.' " Chalk one up to the basketball gods because the Knicks aren't just good these days, they're also lucky. Felton's three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left provided the winning margin in a 113-110 victory over the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night. With Amar'e Stoudemire"
Felton Gets Bounces; Knicks Get a Victory
December 9
New York Times
 
"The chants at Madison Square Garden this season have transformed from bellowing boos toward the Knicks to sweeping serenades of "M.V.P." for Amar'e Stoudemire. At some point, though, the Knicks will have to win a game without a dominant performance by Stoudemire. On Wednesday, Stoudemire powered his way to a customary 30-plus game (he now has six straight), but it was Raymond Felton's 3-point shot with 2.7 seconds left that lifted the Knicks to their sixth consecutive victory, 113-110, over the Toronto Raptors. "This is great," Stoudemire said after the Knicks (14-9) secured their longest winning streak since January 2006. "It feels like you are on top of your game.""
Felton making early bid for All-Star spot
December 2
New York Post
 
"Raymond Felton could be bidding for an All-Star spot. Though the Knicks have just played 19 games, Felton is off to a brilliant start, and only a couple of point guards in the East are performing at a higher level. "I don't think about that, man. If it happens, it happens," said Felton, who has never been an All-Star. "I'd be crazy to say that it wouldn't be nice to be in that game. But at the same time, I don't sit there and be like, 'That's what I'm trying to do.' I'm trying to win games." Felton has been a key reason the Knicks have won seven of their past eight games. In Tuesday's 111-100 triumph over the Nets, Felton poured in 21 points, dished out 10 assists, grabbed seven rebounds"
Amar'e, Felton spur Knicks over Pistons in double OT
November 29
New York Post
 
"As each game goes by, Amar'e Stoudemire is showing why he's worth $100 million and point guard Raymond Felton is showing why he has become one of the summer's best-valued free-agent signings. The Knicks' co-captains led in so many ways yesterday on a Sunday afternoon in the Detroit suburbs, allowing them to get back their winning vibe and get back to .500. Stoudemire played 54 minutes on a sprained ankle and Felton battled a stomach flu and played 53:29 to lead the shorthanded Knicks to a 125-116 triumph over the Pistons in a double-overtime thriller at The Palace. Stoudemire scored 37 points with 15 rebounds and seven assists, Felton had 23 points and 11 assists and Danilo Gallinari shook"