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Aldridge leads Blazers to OT win over Mavericks (Yahoo! Sports)

LaMarcus Aldridge's buzzer-beating 17-foot jumper lifted the Portland Trail Blazers to a 99-97 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Raymond Felton scored 16 of his season-high 30 points during Portland's 30-10 surge in the third quarter. Aldridge, a former Dallas-area high school star who finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds, made the fallaway jumper over the...

Knicks rout Blazers after D'Antoni's departure (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike D'Antoni is gone, and the Knicks finally got his offense right. Amare Stoudemire made all seven shots in the first half, Carmelo Anthony passed and shot well, and the Knicks shook off the surprising departure of their coach to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 121-79 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Aldridge scores 30, Blazers end road losing streak (Yahoo! Sports)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-99 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Aldridge was 12 for 15 from the floor and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line. He has scored more than 20 points in three straight games. Jamal Crawford scored 23 off the bench and Raymond Felton added 21 -- 10 in the fourth quarter -- for the Trail...

Pierce and Allen lead way in Celtics' rout (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Celtics had a little fun after this game. In fact, they probably could have been joking around earlier in the game, too. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen each scored 22 points and the Celtics rebounded from a lopsided loss and handed one to Portland on Friday night, beating the Trail Blazers 104-86.

Blazers end Grizzlies' 7-game win streak (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points and Marcus Camby grabbed a season-high 22 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97-84 on Tuesday night, snapping the Grizzlies' seven-game winning streak. Jamal Crawford scored 15 points, Wesley Matthews added 13 and Nicolas Batum and Raymond Felton had 10 each for Portland.

Stuckey steps up as Pistons stun Blazers (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 28 points and the Detroit Pistons won for only the second time in 12 games, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 94-91 on Saturday night. Raymond Felton lost control of the ball at midcourt as Portland was trying to tie it in the final seconds. The Trail Blazers were down three after Felton made two free throws with 37 seconds remaining.

Aldridge has 33 and 23 in Blazers' win (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 33 points and a career-best 23 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Raptors 94-84 on Friday to hand Toronto its seventh consecutive loss. Raymond Felton scored 14 points, and Marcus Camby and Gerald Wallace each had 10 rebounds as Portland won its seventh straight over Toronto.

Aldridge has 28, Blazers now 5-0 at home (AP)

After a demoralizing loss in Phoenix, it took the Portland Trail Blazers some time to get going at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first half Sunday night was a yawner, but the Blazers picked up the pace in the second and pulled away for a 98-78 victory. LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds.

Aldridge's 30 help Blazers beat Thunder (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 30 points and eight rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-93 on Tuesday night. Wesley Matthews added 16 points for the Blazers, who held Oklahoma City to 34 percent shooting in the second half to push ahead on an off night for All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Matthews helps Blazers improve to 3-0 (AP)

Raymond Felton was less concerned about showing up his old team than he was with helping his new one pull out a win. Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.

Felton, Trail Blazers beat Nuggets
Raymond Felton had 23 points, including a key 3-pointer down the stretch, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-102 on Thursday night to remain undefeated after three games.

Felton looking to stick with Blazers (AP)

During the summer of 2010, the Portland Trail Blazers took a long look at free agent point guard Raymond Felton before deciding he didn't fit on the roster financially. A year later, Felton has joined the Blazers after a draft-day trade with Denver. Felton, who was introduced Monday during a news conference in Portland, said he's looking to make the Blazers his team for years to come.

Blazers, Nuggets swap Gs Felton, Miller (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller in a trade Thursday night. Miller's non-guaranteed contract includes a $7.8 million team option by June 30, which made him attractive to the Nuggets. Miller's agent, Andy Miller, confirmed the draft-night deal.

Blazers get Nuggets' Felton for Miller
The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for veteran guard Andre Miller.

Durant has 41, Thunder close out Nuggets (AP)

Kevin Durant matched his best playoff performance with 41 points, including the final nine for Oklahoma City, and the Thunder closed out their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets with a 100-97 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Thunder overcame a nine-point deficit in the final 4 minutes, and Durant provided all the offense down the stretch to send the Oklahoma City franchise to...

Durant's 41, Westbrook's 31 lift Thunder (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 41 points, Russell Westbrook added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled out a 107-103 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Thunder leaned heavily on their two All-Stars, who both scored their most points in the postseason.

Nuggets improve to 14-4 since 'Melo deal (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 14 of his 17 points in the final quarter, and the Denver Nuggets won their fourth straight game with a 99-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Nuggets used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the cold-shooting Kings. The Nuggets have gone 14-4 since the trade of Carmelo Anthony on Feb.

Surging Nuggets roll past Wizards (AP)

Chris Andersen grabbed 11 rebounds and was one of four Denver players to score 17 points as the Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 114-94 on Friday night. Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson and Al Harrington also had 17, while J.R. Smith added 14 to lead six Nuggets players in double figures. Jordan Crawford had 19 points, JaVale McGee had 13 points and 13 rebounds and John Wall had 13 rebounds and six...

Raymond Felton of Denver Nuggets out again with sprained ankle
Nuggets guard Raymond Felton says he won't play against the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle.

Nuggets PG Felton won't face Raptors (AP)
Nuggets guard Raymond Felton says he won't play against the Toronto Raptors due to a sprained left ankle. Denver also will be without guard Arron Afflalo (left hamstring) on Monday against Toronto. Felton, who was acquired in the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks last month, tweaked his ankle at Orlando last Friday and sat out the next night in Miami.

Raymond Felton, Zydrunas Ilgauskas sit out as Denver Nuggets face Miami Heat
Raymond Felton missed Denver's game in Miami on Saturday night with a sprained left ankle.

Nuggets PG Felton out against Heat (AP)
Raymond Felton is out for Denver's game at Miami, hampered by a sprained left ankle. Felton was injured in the final minute of Denver's loss at Orlando on Friday. The guard is averaging 10.1 points, 6.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 11 games since being traded to the Nuggets, all coming off the bench.

Nuggets make 17 3s in win over Hornets (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets combined for 17 3-pointers in a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Raymond Felton added 22 points, hitting six 3s for Denver, while J.R. Smith hit five 3s and finished with 18 points. Denver made 17 of 29 3-pointers to build a 23-point lead Wilson Chandler's 3 made it 91-68 in the third quarter.

Revamped Nuggets win again by topping Hawks
Newcomers Raymond Felton and Wilson Chandler combined to score 31 points Monday night, helping Denver rally for a 100-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks for the Nuggets' third win in four games since the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York.

Newcomers help Nuggets rally past Hawks (AP)

Newcomers Raymond Felton and Wilson Chandler combined to score 31 points Monday night, helping Denver rally for a 100-90 win over the Atlanta Hawks for the Nuggets' third win in four games since the deal that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York. Felton had 16 points and Chandler added 15 as the Nuggets used a 8-0 surge early in the fourth quarter to pull away from the road-weary Hawks.

Roy helps Blazers beat Nuggets in OT (AP)

Wesley Matthews teased teammate Brandon Roy when he arrived at his locker to a crowd of reporters following the Trail Blazers' overtime victory over the Nuggets. "Brandon Roy must have scored some points!" Matthews shouted to no one in particular. Roy, playing in just his second game since coming back from arthroscopic surgery on both knees, came off the bench to score 18 points --...

Bobcats defend Wallace trade to Blazers (AP)
First, Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats allowed starting point guard Raymond Felton to leave in free agency. Then they traded center Tyson Chandler for payroll relief. On Friday, arena employees were scrambling to cover up all likenesses of forward Gerald Wallace, the only All-Star in franchise history, who was traded to Portland a day earlier for role players and draft picks.

Ray Felton's agent to discuss guard's role with Denver Nuggets GM on Wednesday
The agent for Raymond Felton will meet tonight with Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri to discuss his client's present and future role with the club.

Clips end 7-game road skid, beat Knicks (AP)

Randy Foye scored 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Blake Griffin added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 116-108 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Baron Davis had 16 points and a season-high 16 assists for the Clippers, who had dropped four straight overall, including the first three on their eight-game, 14-day trip.

Knicks end 6-game skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Amare Stoudemire ended a mini-slump with 30 points, and the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak and dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-21 on the road with a 115-106 victory Monday night. Raymond Felton ended his dismal stretch with 17 points and 15 assists as the Knicks (23-21) avoided falling back to .500 with what would have been their longest skid of the season.

Knicks surpass 2009-10 road win total (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and eight rebounds, Raymond Felton added 17 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Tuesday night. Ronny Turiaf had a season-high 19 points and tied a season best with 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who improved to 12-8 on the road, surpassing their road win total from last season.

Stoudemire wins in return to Phoenix (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points in his first trip back to Phoenix since leaving for New York, and the Knicks buried the Suns with 17 3-pointers in a 121-96 rout Friday night. Raymond Felton had his first career triple-double with 23 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Suns their second-worst home loss in 11 years.

Knicks beat NBA-leading Spurs 128-115 (AP)
Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 31 points, and the New York Knicks overwhelmed the San Antonio Spurs with a sensational offensive performance, cooling off the NBA leaders with a 128-115 victory Tuesday night. Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton added 28 apiece for the Knicks, who snapped the Spurs' four-game winning streak and dropped them to 29-5.

Stoudemire, Knicks tame Bulls in 4th quarter
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks limited the Chicago Bulls to two baskets in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 103-95 victory Saturday.

Knicks shut down Bulls in 4th to win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks limited the Chicago Bulls to two baskets in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 103-95 victory Saturday. Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari added 15 apiece for the Knicks, the NBA's highest-scoring team but 28th in defense.

Knicks step up on D to down Bulls
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks limited the Chicago Bulls to two baskets in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 103-95 victory Saturday.

Knicks hold on for sixth straight win
Raymond Felton's shot bounced on the rim so long that he had time for a prayer.

Amare, Felton power Knicks to 6th straight win
Raymond Felton's tiebreaking 3-pointer bounced on the rim five times and finally went in with 2.7 seconds left, giving the New York Knicks a 113-110 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night that extended their winning streak to six.

Felton 3 gives Knicks sixth straight win (AP)

Raymond Felton's tiebreaking 3-pointer bounced on the rim five times and finally went in with 2.7 seconds left, giving the New York Knicks a 113-110 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night that extended their winning streak to six. Amare Stoudemire extended his 30-point streak to six games in sensational fashion, scoring 18 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter and grabbing 14...

Stoudemire's 34 power surging Knicks (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 34 points to lead the surging New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 121-114 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Wilson Chandler added 21 points and Raymond Felton had 18 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, who won for the 10th time in 11 games and improved to 13-9, the first time they've been four games over .500 since finishing the 2000-01...

Knicks win seventh straight road game (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 116-99 on Sunday, extending their road winning streak to seven games. Landry Fields had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Raymond Felton had 18 points for the Knicks, who matched their longest road winning streak since a seven-game run between Dec.

Amare powers surging Knicks past Hornets (AP)

When the Hornets were able to interrupt Amare Stoudemire's dominance inside, the Knicks responded with enough 3-pointers to make New Orleans pay. Stoudemire had 34 points and 10 assists to power New York to its eighth win in nine games, 100-92 over the Hornets on Friday night. New York led 74-73 late in the third when Shawne Williams' driving scoop off the glass and Raymond Felton's...

Stoudemire's 37 and 15 power Knicks (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 37 points and 15 rebounds to help the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 125-116 in double overtime Sunday. Raymond Felton added 23 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, while Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 31 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Rodney Stuckey scored 29 points for Detroit.

Felton, Knicks beat Bobcats for fifth straight win
Raymond Felton had 23 points and 13 assists against his former team, Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and six blocks, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Knicks win fifth straight, back at .500 (AP)

Raymond Felton had 23 points and 13 assists against his former team, Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and six blocks, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win. With New York leading by two, Felton ripped a rebound away from Tyrus Thomas.

Felton's career-high 35 lift Knicks (AP)

A winning road trip would do a lot for the New York Knicks as they try to fight back from a slow start. Holding off the Warriors was an important step in itself for this bunch. Raymond Felton scored a career-high 35 points on 13-of-17 shooting and dished out 11 assists, and the Knicks withstood Golden State's late rally to beat the Warriors 125-119 on Friday night and snap an eight-game losing...

Knicks end skid at 6, extend Kings' to 6 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire and Danilo Gallinari each scored 27 points to help the New York Knicks overcome a slow shooting start to snap a six-game losing streak with a 113-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Raymond Felton added 16 points for the Knicks, who were the stronger team down the stretch despite playing for the second straight night.

Nuggets win after Anthony outburst (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points and his teammates overcame his emotional blowup in the closing minutes to lead the Denver Nuggets past the New York Knicks, 120-118 Tuesday night. Denver led by 16 early but the Knicks made a game of it by trimming a 12-point deficit to start the fourth quarter to 109-107 with 3:07 left on Raymond Felton's free throw after Anthony was whistled for a technical...

Knicks spoil Arenas' return to NBA (AP)

Toney Douglas and Raymond Felton lack the speed of John Wall or the shooting of Gilbert Arenas. But on the night the Washington Wizards finally got their guards together, the game belonged to the New York Knicks' duo. Douglas had 19 points and a career-high 10 rebounds, Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the Knicks spoiled Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory Friday...

Douglas helps Knicks ruin Arenas' return to NBA
Toney Douglas had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Raymond Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks spoiled Gilbert Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Knicks ruin Arenas' return to action
Toney Douglas had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Raymond Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks spoiled Gilbert Arenas' return to NBA action with a 112-91 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Bobcats' Augustin looking to bounce back (AP)
It appeared early this summer that Toronto's Jose Calderon would become Charlotte's point guard. Then the Bobcats appeared poised to acquire Devin Harris from New Jersey to replace the departed Raymond Felton. Deals for those players stalled, however. And while the trade-happy Bobcats may not be through dealing, the starting job now falls to a guy who acknowledges his confidence was shot...

New York Knicks select Amare Stoudemire, Raymond Felton as co-captains
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton have been selected the New York Knicks' co-captains.

Stoudemire, Felton Knicks' co-captains (AP)
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton have been selected the New York Knicks' co-captains. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni announced he picked the newcomers for the honor the night before the team's workout Saturday that marked the official opening of training camp. Stoudemire was the New York's biggest offseason addition, coming in a sign and trade deal with the Suns for a future...

Knicks sign G Mason Jr. (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. Mason is the latest addition to the Knicks, joining a list newcomers that include Amare Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph, Raymond Felton and Kelenna Azubuike. Mason has averaged 7.2 points 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 346 career games with Chicago, Toronto, Washington and San Antonio.

Bobcats sign Collins for PG depth
For now, the Charlotte Bobcats are trying to overcome the loss of starting point guard Raymond Felton with numbers.

New York Knicks introduced Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike on Monday
The New York Knicks introduced new players Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf and Kelenna Azubuike on Monday.

Knicks introduce new additions (AP)
Enough talk about the salary cap. The New York Knicks think they can win now. New York introduced new additions Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf on Monday. Not quite the same as showing off LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But combined with the Knicks' one big free-agent acquisition, Amare Stoudemire, team president Donnie Walsh insists this group is...

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton agree in principle to deal
The New York Knicks' consolation prize after missing out on LeBron James will be point guard Raymond Felton.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton courted by several teams
Unrestricted free agent point guard Raymond Felton has been contacted by seven teams as all signs point to him leaving the Charlotte Bobcats.

Felton appears likely to leave Bobcats (AP)
Unrestricted free agent point guard Raymond Felton has been contacted by seven teams as all signs point to him leaving the Charlotte Bobcats. Agent Tony Dutt wouldn't name the teams, but said Thursday Felton would consider a sign-and-trade deal with the Bobcats that would allow Charlotte to get some compensation for the starting point guard "if it would help them and Raymond as...

Bobcats top Magic for 6th win in row
Stephen Jackson scored 28 points, Raymond Felton had 16 and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for their sixth straight victory, 96-89 over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Bobcats continue run to stop Magic's win streak
Stephen Jackson scored 28 points, Raymond Felton had 16 and the Charlotte Bobcats held on for their sixth straight victory, 96-89 over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Bobcats win fifth straight, top Clippers (AP)
Stephen Jackson scored 24 points and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the struggling Los Angeles Clippers 106-98 on Friday night. Boris Diaw added 16 points, Tyson Chandler 13 and Raymond Felton had 10 points and 11 assists for the Bobcats, who won their fifth straight as they chase the first playoff berth in franchise history.

Bobcats rally, snap Heat's win streak (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 17 points, Raymond Felton added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Bobcats used a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Miami Heat 83-78 on Tuesday night in a key game for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Bobcats (31-31) reached .500 at the latest point in their six-year history and moved into a tie with Miami (32-32) as they both tangle with Chicago...

Bobcats spoil Curry's homecoming (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 19 points off the bench, Gerald Wallace added 18 before getting ejected, and the Charlotte Bobcats pulled away late to beat the Golden State Warriors 101-90 on Saturday night and spoil Stephen Curry's return home. With much fanfare, the Charlotte native and former Davidson star played his first game as a pro here in front of sellout crowd that gave him a standing ovation...

Bobcats hand Lakers second straight loss (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 21 points, Gerald Wallace added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats handed the weary Los Angeles Lakers their second straight loss, 98-83 on Friday night. With Michael Jordan watching courtside in Charlotte's first win since he agreed to buy the team, the Bobcats continued their surprising success against the defending champions, who had little energy a...

Nets beat Bobcats again, get fifth win (AP)

If only the Nets could play the Bobcats more, the worst record in NBA history might not be in jeopardy. Courtney Lee scored 21 points, Devin Harris added 17 and New Jersey never trailed in beating Charlotte 103-94 on Tuesday night for only its fifth win of the season. Two of them have come against the Bobcats, who were the first team to lose to the Nets after their 0-18 start.

Raymond Felton sidelined for Charlotte Bobcats vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle.

Ankle sprain sidelines Bobcats' Felton (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton missed the game Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a sprained right ankle. Felton, who hit the game-winning shot Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards, was first injured in practice on Monday. Felton received treatment on Wednesday, but never took the floor to shoot around and was ruled out an hour before tip-off.

Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler expect to play Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards
Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.

Felton's late bucket lifts Bobcats (AP)

Raymond Felton hit a fadeaway 12-footer with 1.9 seconds left and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Washington Wizards 94-92 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After Antawn Jamison missed a scoop shot in the lane, the Bobcats got the rebound and didn't call a timeout. Charlotte's play broke down, and Felton drove to the left of the lane and let go a shot over Randy Foye's...

Week 14 Fantasy Basketball Planner
Raymond Felton and the Bobcats have a great week ahead, with favorable matchups across the board. Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and the impact of Brandon Roy's absence in his latest Fantasy Planner.




Charlotte Bobcats guard Raymond Felton leaves after hurting right ankle
Charlotte guard Raymond Felton has been helped off the court in Atlanta after injuring his right ankle against the Hawks.

Bobcats continue surge, rip Heat 104-65 (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 24 points, Gerald Wallace added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats completed a 6-0 homestand with their most lopsided victory in team history, 104-65 over the listless Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The matchup to determine fifth place in the Eastern Conference was no matchup at all.

Surging Bobcats hold off Kings, climb over .500
Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday.

Bobcats beat Kings to win fifth straight (AP)
Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday. The Bobcats' fifth straight win and eighth in a row at home proved more difficult than expected.

Wallace rescues Bobcats vs. Grizzlies
With the final seconds ticking down in a tie game Saturday night, Charlotte's Gerald Wallace knew teammate Raymond Felton was going to throw up a floater.

Wallace tip continues Bobcats' home dominance
Gerald Wallace tipped in Raymond Felton's missed shot at the buzzer to give the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bobcats win on Wallace's tip at buzzer (AP)

Gerald Wallace tipped in Raymond Felton's missed shot at the buzzer to give the Charlotte Bobcats an 89-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, continuing their home dominance. Moments after O.J. Mayo's 3-pointer tied it, Felton drove to the basket on DeMarre Carroll. His floater was too strong and didn't hit iron, but Wallace leaped over Zach Randolph and put it through...

Jazz bounce back from loss, beat Bobcats (AP)

Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz bounced back from a miserable performance a night earlier to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-102 on Saturday. Boozer and Williams combined for eight points and as many turnovers on 3-of-15 shooting before being benched in the third quarter with the rest of Utah's starters in a blowout...

Bobcats rebound to knock off slumping Sixers
Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night.

Bobcats bounce back, rally to top Sixers (AP)

Raymond Felton's driving layup with 4.7 seconds left capped a late comeback and the Charlotte Bobcats bounced back from an embarrassing loss a night earlier to beat the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 106-105 on Saturday night. A night after the Bobcats lost to New Jersey to end the Nets' record-worst NBA start at 0-18, they appeared ready to hand the Sixers their first win in more than two...

Bobcats never trail vs. Wiz, extend win streak
Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night.

Bobcats top Wizards, win fourth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton each scored 12 points and the Charlotte Bobcats rolled over the Washington Wizards 92-76 on Saturday night. The win was the Bobcats' fourth straight -- their longest winning streak since a five-game run from Feb. 25-March 7, 2009.

Villanueva scores 18 in 3rd, Pistons win (AP)

Charlie Villanueva had a season-high 30 points and outscored Charlotte by himself in the third quarter, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 98-75 win over the Bobcats on Wednesday night. The Pistons have a .500 record after winning two straight for the first time this season. Gerald Wallace scored 12, Flip Murray had 11 points and Raymond Felton added 10 for the offensively challenged Bobcats, who...

James, O'Neal debut as Cavs teammates (AP)

So much for getting to know each other. The LeBron and Shaq Show is off and running. NBA icons, All-Stars and A-plus-list celebrities LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal made their debut as Cleveland teammates on Tuesday night and had immediate chemistry in the Cavaliers' 92-87 preseason-opening victory over the Charlotte Bobcats.

Felton takes Bobcats' 1-year, $5.5 million deal
Raymond Felton signed Charlotte's one-year, $5.5 million qualifying offer on Wednesday after the restricted free agent was unable to come to teams on a long-term contract. The move means the Bobcats starting point guard will report on time to training camp next week, then become an unrestricted free agent next summer. "Raymond didn't want this to be a distraction to his teammates or to the organization going into training camp. So we just decided it was time," agent Kevin Bradbury said.

Raymond Felton signs Charlotte Bobcats' one-year, $5.5 million offer
Raymond Felton has signed Charlotte's one-year, $5.5 million qualifying offer after talks for a long-term contract broke down.

Felton, Bobcats 'definitely not close' to new deal
Raymond Felton's agent went to Las Vegas confident he was close to hammering out a long-term deal with the Charlotte Bobcats. Kevin Bradbury left the meeting with Charlotte general manager Rod Higgins disappointed and far apart in negotiations. "We're definitely not close as far as what we're discussing and what we think fair market (value) is for Raymond," Bradbury said Wednesday, a day after the meeting.

NBA free agents: Raymond Felton, Charlotte Bobcats far apart on a new contract
Raymond Felton's agent went to Las Vegas confident he was close to hammering out a long-term deal with the Charlotte Bobcats. Kevin Bradbury left the meeting with Charlotte general manager Rod Higgins disappointed.

2009 NBA free agency tracker
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Duncan's block helps Spurs top Bobcats (AP)

Tim Duncan blocked Raymond Felton's tying shot attempt in the frantic final seconds to help the San Antonio Spurs to an 86-84 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday. Duncan's rejection squirted to Boris Diaw, but he missed a game-winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer for the Bobcats, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.

Felton's jumper lifts Bobcats by Pistons (AP)

Raymond Felton's jumper with 0.7 seconds left gave the Charlotte Bobcats an 80-78 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. The Bobcats scored the game's final nine points, including seven from Felton, to win their second straight. Richard Hamilton returned after missing eight games with a groin strain, meaning the Pistons went back to a three-guard lineup despite going 6-2 without...

Bobcats surprise stumbling Celtics in OT (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 25 points, rookie D.J. Augustin added 11 of his 20 points in overtime, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned Boston 114-106 on Tuesday to continue the Celtics' sudden slide. Beaten by their surprising nemesis for the second time in two seasons, the defending champions came undone in OT, and they've quickly gone from unbeatable to vulnerable.

Knicks snap 6-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored seven of his 19 points in the final 4 minutes, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 93-89 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak and improve to 2-0 against former coach Larry Brown. The Knicks recovered from blowing a 17-point lead and stayed perfect against Brown, who was fired after a miserable 23-59 record in 2005-06 season and is in his first...

Felton, Okafor lead Bobcats over Nets (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 22 points, Emeka Okafor added 21 and the new-look Charlotte Bobcats won for the fourth time in five games with a 95-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Boris Diaw and Felton hit clutch late baskets as the Bobcats held on after seeing a 15-point third-quarter lead dwindle to two points in the waning minutes.

Dirk, Terry lead Mavs over Bobcats 95-90 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki hit a key 3-pointer with less than 30 seconds to play and finished with 23 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the trade-depleted Charlotte Bobcats 95-90 on Thursday night. Jason Terry had 26 points for the Mavericks, 10-0 against the Bobcats. Emeka Okafor had a season-high 27 points and 17 rebounds, and Raymond Felton added 16 points for Charlotte.

Paul leads Hornets over depleted Bobcats (AP)

Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s. "That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I looked up and saw how they had me and I started laughing.

Augustin leads Bobcats past 76ers 93-84 (AP)

D.J. Augustin scored 25 points and added a career-high 11 assists, backcourt mate Raymond Felton added 23 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their new speedy and tiny lineup to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-84 on Monday night. The 6-foot Augustin and the 6-1 Felton had their best game together since coach Larry Brown inserted the rookie Augustin in the starting lineup three games ago.

Johnson helps Hawks beat Bobcats 88-83 (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 30 points, Marvin Williams added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the closing minutes for a sloppy 88-83 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Charlotte went ahead for the last time in a back-and-forth final period when Raymond Felton hit a jumper from the top of the key, giving the Bobcats an 81-80 lead.

Magic top Bobcats despite Howard's woes (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 90-85 win Sunday night over the Charlotte Bobcats. Mickael Pietrus scored 18 points, Rashard Lewis had 17 and Jameer Nelson had 15 for Orlando. All-Star center Dwight Howard was shut down by Charlotte's defense, scoring just four points, and fouled out for the first time this season with 3:18 remaining.

Felton helps Bobcats beat Jazz 104-96 (AP)

Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan have combined for more than 2,000 NBA victories. On Friday night they both had to work hard searching for the right lineups because of key injuries. In the end it was the well-traveled Brown, now in Charlotte, who edged the permanent fixture on Utah's bench. With Raymond Felton scoring 23 points, Gerald Wallace adding 22 and Adam Morrison leading an effective band of...

Nuggets improve to 3-0 with Billups (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half, Chauncey Billups added a key three-point play late, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Charlotte Bobcats 88-80 on Tuesday night to stay unbeaten with Billups in the lineup. It was Billups' second trip to Charlotte in just over a week. He had a much more pleasant day this time around.

Bobcats stifle Paul early, top Hornets (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night. New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his...

Brown loses Bobcats preseason debut (AP)

Dwight Howard scored 20 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 118-80 preseason rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Rashard Lewis had 17 points to lead three other Magic players in double figures as Orlando spoiled the debut of new Bobcats coach Larry Brown. Charlotte trailed by 31 points after only one quarter, and Orlando's lead grew to as much as 44 in the fourth quarter.

Felton could be key to Brown's success (AP)
While crisscrossing the country in job after job, Larry Brown has always placed heavy emphasis -- and criticism -- on his point guards. Raymond Felton, you're next. Brown's success or failure with the Charlotte Bobcats in his latest reclamation project rests in large part on how he's able to develop the inconsistent Felton and cultivate big man Emeka Okafor.

76ers to enter playoffs on 4-game slide (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats recovered from blowing a big lead to beat Philadelphia 115-109 on Wednesday night, sending the 76ers to the playoffs on a four-game losing streak. With Sixers coach Maurice Cheeks playing his starters limited minutes ahead of Sunday's playoff opener at Detroit, the Bobcats still blew a 23-point lead before rallying to end a disappointing...

Richardson, Bobcats stun Raptors 105-100 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Earl Boykins converted a three-point play after stealing the ball from T.J. Ford in the final minute of the Charlotte Bobcats' 105-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chris Bosh had 23 points for the Raptors, who could have clinched a playoff berth with a victory.

Bryant ejected as Bobcats stun Lakers (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton got sick Wednesday morning, putting their status in question for the Charlotte Bobcats' game against the high-flying Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for the Lakers, they recovered in time to play. Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds, Felton added 13 points and 10 assists, and the lowly Bobcats stunned the Lakers 108-95 on Wednesday night in a game where...

Bobcats win club-record fifth straight (AP)

With Jason Richardson leading the way, the Charlotte Bobcats are suddenly on their best run ever. Richardson scored 34 points, and the Bobcats stretched their winning streak to a franchise-record five consecutive games by holding off the Washington Wizards 100-97 Saturday night. The Bobcats, who are in their fourth season of existence, went 1-11 during February, but they are 5-0 in March.

Felton guides Bobcats to fourth straight (AP)

Raymond Felton had 23 points and 11 assists, Matt Carroll scored 21 points and the new-look Charlotte Bobcats continued their surprising turnaround with a 108-93 win over the slumping Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Emeka Okafor added 16 points and 15 rebounds in another balanced effort for the fourth-year Bobcats, who matched a team record with their fourth straight win and sent the Hawks to...

Slumping Wizards down Bobcats 110-95 (AP)

It's been a difficult few weeks for the Washington Wizards. Despite their win Saturday night, it doesn't look as if things will get any easier any time soon. Antawn Jamison scored 22 points to lead the Wizards to just their second victory in their last 12 games, 110-95 over the Charlotte Bobcats. Washington then got ready for a three-game roadtrip to New Orleans, Houston and Chicago without Caron...

Sprained ankle sidelines Bobcats G Felton
Charlotte Bobcats starting guard Raymond Felton did not dress for Saturday's game against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle. Felton said the ankle has been bothering him since the preseason, and he rolled it again in the first quarter of Friday's win over Chicago. "Playing on it last night didn't help it," Felton said. "That's why I'm sitting out tonight.

Sprained left ankle forces Bobcats' Felton to sit
Bobcats starting guard Raymond Felton did not dress for Saturday's game against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle.

Richardson's season-high 38 lift Bobcats (AP)

Jason Richardson scored a season-high 38 points and had 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-87 on Saturday night. Gerald Wallace added 28 points, and Emeka Okafor, Raymond Felton and Matt Carroll had 11 apiece for the Bobcats, who beat the Grizzlies for the first time in team history.

Bobcats' Felton, McInnis cleared to return
The Charlotte Bobcats will get both of their point guards back for Monday's game against Denver. Raymond Felton and Jeff McInnis went through the team's shootaround Monday morning and were cleared to play against the Nuggets. "I'll be ready. I'm going to get out there and hoop," said Felton, who sprained his right ankle in Friday's double-overtime loss to Cleveland. "I've played through pain. I've done it before.

Bulls improve to 3-1 under Boylan (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 22 points, Luol Deng added 21 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls continued their strong play under interim coach Jim Boylan with a 109-97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. The Bulls, who improved to 3-1 under Boylan, rallied from a 12-point third-quarter deficit when Boylan tweaked his rotation to take advantage of Charlotte's small lineup.

Howard leads Magic past Bobcats (AP)

The Charlotte Bobcats finally addressed their biggest need Friday night by acquiring big man Nazr Mohammed. The timing of the trade, though, left the Bobcats as no match for one of the league's top centers. Dwight Howard had 33 points and 18 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the undermanned Bobcats 103-87 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Felton lifts Bobcats by Clippers 108-103 (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 26 points and keyed a fourth-quarter surge as the Charlotte Bobcats rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-103 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor added 25 points and 16 rebounds and Gerald Wallace scored 25 points for the Bobcats, who won for only the second time in 10 games and beat the Clippers for the first time.

Cavs miss James, lose sixth straight (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 22 points and Raymond Felton went 8-for-8 from the foul line in the final 16 seconds as the Charlotte Bobcats snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 96-93 win over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Playing again without LeBron James, the Cavaliers couldn't hold onto a three-point lead early in the fourth quarter, then missed several chances down the...

Bobcats hold off Sonics
Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional double-overtime game in Atlanta.

Bobcats wear down Durant, beat Sonics (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 27 points, Jason Richardson added 23 and the Charlotte Bobcats wore down a weary Kevin Durant and the Seattle SuperSonics in a 100-84 win on Saturday night. Raymond Felton added 13 points and 12 assists, Emeka Okafor added 12 points and 15 rebounds, and the Bobcats set a franchise record by limiting Seattle to 31 percent shooting, a night after the Sonics won an emotional...

Bobcats' Felton sits out vs. Philly with knee injury
Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton missed the Bobcats' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a left knee injury.

Bobcats' Felton out with knee injury
Charlotte point guard Raymond Felton missed the Bobcats' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a left knee injury. Felton said he was day to day and hoped to play Friday night against Indiana. "If it was up to me, I'd play now," he said. Jeff McInnis started against Philly. Felton was hurt against Phoenix on Tuesday night when he drove into the lane and made a spin move on Suns guard Steve Nash, who fell down in front of him.

Suns place 8 in double figures in rout (AP)

The Phoenix Suns' offense returned to form the same night the Charlotte Bobcats' playmaker lay crumpled in pain. Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell and Shawn Marion led eight players in double figures with 16 points apiece Tuesday night in the Suns' 115-83 win over the Bobcats, who lost point guard Raymond Felton to a left knee injury.

Bobcats' Felton leaves game with injury (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton suffered a left knee injury late in the third quarter of Tuesday night's game against Phoenix. Felton, still in the game with Charlotte trailing by 33 points, drove into the lane and made a spin move on Suns guard Steve Nash, who fell down in front of him.

Richardson's 29 helps Bobcats win
Jason Richardson scored 29 points and the Charlotte Bobcats wasted a 16-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Miami Heat 90-88 on Sunday night. Raymond Felton added 19 for Charlotte, which is two games over .500 - 2-0 - for the first time in its four-year history. The Bobcats won despite shooting 1-for-12 with six turnovers in the final 10-plus minutes. Udonis Haslem scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds for Miami.

Felton helps Bobcats hold off Bucks (AP)

Raymond Felton had 26 points and 12 assists, and hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left to preserve Charlotte's 102-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Gerald Wallace added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jason Richardson had 21 points in his first game with Charlotte to help the Bobcats win their opener despite hitting just 22 of 43 free throws.

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Diesel leaves early as Heat lose to 'Cats
Gerald Wallace scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Miami Heat 92-76 Saturday night. Matt Carroll added 17 points, Raymond Felton scored 13, Adam Morrison had 10 points and Emeka Okafor pulled down nine rebounds for the Bobcats (1-2), who gave Sam Vincent his first win as an NBA head coach. Daequan Cook scored 10 points to lead the Heat (0-4), who gave up 30 points off turnovers.