Restricted free agent Raymond Felton is likely to remain with the Bobcats.

"I don't see any situation where he's not with us," manager partner Michael Jordan said Thursday. "I anticipate us keeping Raymond Felton, without a doubt."

Felton has said that he'd love to return to Charlotte, and that he loves playing for coach Larry Brown.

The Bobcats exercised Felton's $5.5 million qualifying offer, affirming his restricted status, but now a long-term contract will be a topic of conversation.