Raymond Felton News

After more than three weeks of analyzing the Portland Trail Blazers roster, head coach, president and owner, the first leg of our You be the GM series is almost wrapped.

No draft lottery in sports is more unpredictable than the NBA 's, as almost every team in the running seems to have a real chance to come away with the top pick.

To accompany your comments and votes on the fate of Portland Trail Blazers interim general manager Chad Buchanan , we've asked two members of the local media to offer their opinions: Matt Calkins , The Columbian : One day, while listening to the sound of one hand clapping, the tree that had fallen with nobody around asked himself: If an owner fires ... (more)

When the Portland Trail Blazers fired Nate McMillan on the day of the 2012 NBA trade deadline, it signaled a new era in Portland.

Position: PG Height/Weight: 6-1/205 NBA experience: Seven seasons 2011-12 salary: $7,560,000 Contract status: Felton is an unrestricted free agent.

The Portland Trail Blazers may have missed the playoffs for the first time in four years, but they are set up to fix things in a hurry.

Position: SG Height/Weight: 6-5/220 NBA experience: Three seasons 2011-12 salary: $5,127,720 Contract status: Entering the third season of a five-year deal, Wesley Matthews is set to make $6,505,320 in 2012-13. 2011-12 regular season: Wesley Matthews was the only Trail Blazer to play in every game this season ... he finished tied for fifth in the ... (more)

Well Blazer fans, the 2011-2012 season is in the history books. Does it sting and leave a bitter taste in your mouth? Or do you feel relieved? Disappointed is a word that will be thrown around a lot in PortlandA this summer whenever the season is brought up.

Position: PG Height/Weight: 6-2/185 NBA experience: One season 2011-12 salary: $1,306,920 Contract status: Entering the second season of his rookie contract, Smith is set to make $1,365,720 in 2012-13. 2011-12 regular season: The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Nolan Smith with the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA draft because they liked the versatility ... (more)

Fans know how things panned out: A hot start created sky-high expectations, followed by a disastrous collapse that left fans in the lowest depths of despair.

The Portland Trail Blazers have landed what looks like two lottery picks - as well as two consecutive second-round picks in this year's upcoming draft - but it seems as though utilizing those picks to rebuild is out of the question.

Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Mike Rice posted his official NBA awards ballot on Blazers.com and it appears he snubbed Blazers Acting GM Chad Buchanan, only voting him second in the NBA's Executive of the Year category.

Joel Przybilla, Wesley Matthews, Raymond Felton, Jamal Crawford, and Nicolas Batum all endorsed interim head coach Kaleb Canales for the full-time gig as Trail Blazers next head coach.

LaMarcus Aldridge says he tried to step up and lead the Blazers locker room this season, but that some teammates tuned him out.