Raymond Felton, who turned 27 Sunday and was serenaded with "Happy Birthday" by a group of children when he arrived, was quickly asked about staying with Portland after he becomes an unrestricted free agent after the 2011-12 season.

“I definitely want something long-term here,” Felton said.

Blazers interim general manager Chad Buchanan said Portland, under current collective bargaining rules, would have an advantage in trying to retain Felton after he becomes a free agent next summer. The Blazers would hold what's called "early Bird rights" to Felton, which would allow them to raise his salary 10.5 percent each season, whereas other teams would only be able to increase it by 8 percent each season.