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Felton's been a thieving beast lately. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Weekend Wonder: Raymond Felton tore it up this past weekend, averaging 27.5 points, 3.5 threes, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5.5 steals, 1 block and 3.5 turnovers in two games. He shot 58 percent from the field and 91 percent from the line during this stretch. Felton is meeting expectations so far.

Lines for Discussion:
Elton Brand (11/19): 1-7 FG (14%), 2-2 FT (100%), 4 Pts, 3 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Michael Beasley (11/19): 9-22 FG (41%), 6-6 FT (100%), 1 three, 25 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 2 Blk, 6 TO (continue reading…)

This wallpaper won't be nearly as cool once Dunleavy's knee implodes again. (NBA.com)

This week’s Fantasy Basketball Roundtable is hosted over at Life is Just a Fantasy…Basketball Blog. The topic is: Who do you recommend selling high on, and who are some possible targets?

Here’s my take: (continue reading…)

Not even Rose could stifle Felton's attack last night. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Beast of the Night: Raymond Felton ran with the Bulls and finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and hit 4 threes. He shot 64 percent (7-11) from the field and 100 percent (2-2) from the line. This was his first double-double with the Knicks and Felton seems poised to return solid value given his average draft position.

Lines for Discussion:
Danilo Gallinari: 7-11 FG (64%), 6-6- FT (100%), 4 threes, 24 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl, 1 Blk, 1 TO

Amar’e Stoudemire: 5-21 FG (24%), 4-5 FT (80%), 14 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 8 TO (continue reading…)

Big numbers (and the DeNiro face) will come easy for Gallo this season. (AP)

Depth chart:
PG: Raymond Felton, Toney Douglas
SG: Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Roger Mason, Andy Rautins, Kelenna Azubuike
SF: Anthony Randolph, Bill Walker, Landry Fields
PF: Amar’e Stoudemire, Patrick Ewing Jr.
C: Ronny Turiaf, Timofey Mozgov, Eddy Curry

Relevant fantasy players and projected draft positions/per-game stats:
Amar’e  Stoudemire – F/C (Rd. 1-2): 28 Pts, 9 Reb, 1.5 Blk
Danilo Gallinari – G/F (Rd. 3-5): 17.5 Pts, 3 threes, 5.5 Reb, 1 Stl, 1 Blk
Raymond Felton – PG (Rd. 4-6): 14 Pts, 1 threes, 3 Reb, 8 Ast, 1 Stl
Anthony Randolph – SF/PF/C (Rd. 5-7): 12 Pts, 7.5 Reb, 1 Stl, 2 Blk
Wilson Chandler – G/F (Rd. 10-12): 12.5 Pts, 1 three, 5 Reb, 1 Stl
Ronny Turiaf – F/C (Rd. 13+): 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Blk
Kelenna Azubuike – G/F (Rd. 13+): 10.5 Pts, 1 three, 3.5 Reb (continue reading…)

Check out my list of the top 10 point guards for 2010-11 over at DimeMag.com. (It’s based on nine categories.)

Here’s a teaser:

1. Chris Paul
2. Deron Williams
3. Stephen Curry
4. Steve Nash
5. Jason Kidd
6. Chauncey Billups
7. Rajon Rondo
8. Mo Williams
9. Raymond Felton
10. Darren Collison

Feel free to comment here or there about the list.