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Ben Golliver: Felton on why booing was funny: "How else are you going to respond to that? You can't get angry... All you can do is smile and laugh." Twitter @blazersedge

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Al Iannazzone: Raymond Felton said when returns to Portland tomorrow: "there are certain people there I don't want to see and better not come near me." Twitter

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When CSNNW.com asked him who he was referring to, he responded by saying, “They know who I was talking about. They better not come by me or ask me a question. I've already let people know. You can't put out lies like that and expect me to talk to you. Please.” CSNNW.com

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Felton suffered his worst season statistically since his rookie year. He admits that his weight was an issue coming in and he takes full responsibility for it, knowing that the Trail Blazers faithful were not too thrilled with his performances. “From day one I said I wasn't in the best of shape. I'll own that,” he said. “I should have been better prepared after that lockout. I was disappointed in myself. That's why I wanted to make sure during the offseason to get my body in the best shape possible coming into this season. If fans boo me because of that, I'm fine with that and I will accept it.” CSNNW.com

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But there's something Felton is not willing to accept. He wants to make it extremely clear that he isn't a coach-killer and that's why he took offense to reports stating he was a cancer and that he and others lead a mutiny against McMillan. “If they boo me because of those negative articles, they would just be reacting off of the lies,” Felton said. “Everything written about me and coach [McMillan] was wrong. You can talk to any other teams I've been on and ask if I've ever been a problem in the locker room. I never have. I heard they booed Jamal [Crawford], so I know what to expect. But really, we just had a tough season last year.” CSNNW.com

New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton 

Raymond Felton is firing back at his Portland detractors who made him a scapegoat for the Blazers’ rotten lockout season. “They didn’t make the playoffs last year when I was there,’’ Felton said before the Knicks’ ugly 117-94 loss to the Nuggets last night. “When I looked last, I don’t think they’re in the playoffs now.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton 

Frank Isola: Raymond Felton on the eve of his return to Portland says his brief time with the Blazers was the "worst moment I had in basketball for sure" Twitter @FisolaNYDN

New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Raymond Felton 

The presence of point guard Raymond Felton, who likes to operate out of fast breaks, has helped. Felton and Jason Kidd both have been instrumental in getting Anthony the ball in a position from which he can instantly let it fly—a considerable change from last season, when, until Jeremy Lin came along, the Knicks didn't have a player capable of doing so. "That's part of it," Felton said. "Anybody is going to shoot better when someone's getting them the ball in their sweet spot." Wall Street Journal

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Raymond Felton has been cleared to take full contact in practice on Friday, a significant hurdle in his attempt to return from a fractured right pinky. Felton will participate in a full practice on Friday for the first time since he fractured his right pinky on Dec. 25. He hopes to return to the floor on Saturday against Philadelphia. "It's been feeling good," Felton said of his pinky, which he says was fractured in three places. "The biggest test will be tomorrow." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Al Iannazzone: Felton wants to play Saturday. He said he feels good. But he doesn't want to risk breaking the pinky again and being out a few months. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Woodson can't wait for the return of guard Raymond Felton (fractured right pinkie), who has said he's targeting a return on Jan. 26 in Philadelphia. Felton hasn't played since Dec. 25, and Woodson said the Knicks miss Felton's ability to get to the rim. Woodson complimented the play of Jason Kidd and Pablo Prigioni in Felton's absence, but it's led to him putting extended minutes on the veterans. "He's a big piece of the puzzle," Woodson said. "I'm not one for excuses but he drives the car in terms of how we run things." ESPN.com

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Al Iannazzone: Raymond Felton said there's "a big chance" he can play Saturday in Philly. But he has to get clearance first. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Raymond Felton is relieved that he didn't need surgery on his right hand and believes he can return in late January, the week after the Knicks return from London. Felton said if he had required surgery to repair the fracture in his right pinkie that he suffered Dec. 25 against the Lakers, he would have missed eight to 12 weeks because "they would have had to put in pins and screws." No surgery made it four to six weeks. Felton is shooting for closer to four. "Once my bone heals, it's probably up to my comfort," he said. "Hopefully the bone will heal before we leave for London." Newsday

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Marc Berman: No surgery for Raymond but out four to six weeks. Twitter @NYPost_Berman

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Felton took the X-ray of his shooting hand at halftime after sitting out last night. He injured the pinkie fighting for a loose ball with the Lakers’ Steve Nash. Felton will fly to New York tomorrow and see a hand specialist to confirm the next course of action, a Knicks official said. “I may need surgery,’’ Felton said. ‘I got to do what’s best for my hand so I can get back and help this team.’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Knicks starting guard Raymond Felton is likely to miss Wednesday night’s game against the Suns. The team said Wednesday afternoon that Felton is “questionable” to play because of sprained right pinkie he suffered Tuesday, but he was in considerable pain after the game. Felton suffered injury, which is on his shooting hand, during the 100-94 loss to the Lakers on Christmas Day and was fitted with a protective spring before he departed Staples Center in Los Angeles. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Injuries 

Jason Kidd said Amar’e Stoudemire “has the ability to get us over the hump." Kidd is proven and he knows how to make his teammates better. Raymond Felton also said he will make it work when Amar'e Stoudemire returns in the near future. Sulia

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By the end of the opening period, Smith only had two points, but he had three assists. Felton and Jason Kidd had none. Then, in the second half, Smith had four more dishes, including his biggest one of the night -- finding Anthony for a 3 with 1:53 to play in the game, which inched the Knicks the closest they had been since the first quarter, 86-85. "J.R. has an all-around game," Felton said. "That's what a lot of people don't realize. They think he can just put the ball in the basket. J.R. can really penetrate, make good passes and create for everybody else. That's only going to make us better." ESPN.com

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“You could easily argue that Raymond Felton is having a better year than Deron,” a former D-3 point guard named Jeff Van Gundy said before this game last night. Then the ESPN analyst said this: “I’m trying to figure out how this guy, who was among the very best point guards, is shooting the ball so poorly — and it’s not just this year. “I mean, does he work at it? For all we’ve heard lately from him by way of explanations, eventually shouldn’t you look in the mirror?” Newark Star-Ledger

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“He had a good game,’’ Felton said. “I never talked junk about Jeremy. Everything I’ve said about Jeremy, he deserved everything he got.’’ New York Post

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