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Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA's hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness.

Clippers advance, knock out Grizzlies 82-72 (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Chris Paul played with an aching right hip and Blake Griffin's sprained left knee stiffened up during the game. If the Clippers were truly a two-man team, then they would have been in trouble facing elimination by the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Chris Paul finished the deal, but Blake Griffin set the stage with his breakout playoff game

Clippers to have Paul, Griffin for Game 6
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, who suffered hip flexor and finger injuries during Wednesday's Game 5 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, will play Friday in Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sources: Clippers to have Paul for Game 6
Chris Paul will play in Friday's Game 6 against Memphis, sources said.

Grizzlies force Game 6, beat Clippers 92-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Marc Gasol scored 23 points and Zach Randolph added 19 as the Memphis Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-80 on Wednesday night, forcing a Game 6 in the Western Conference first-round series.

Griffin hurts knee, Paul hip flexor vs. Grizzlies
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin sprained his left knee, while guard Chris Paul suffered a strained right hip flexor and jammed the middle finger on his right hand in the Clippers' 92-80 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Clippers' Griffin, Paul both game-time decisions
The stubborn Memphis Grizzlies aren't the only obstacles in the Los Angeles Clippers' path to closing out a rare playoff series victory. Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are banged-up heading into Game 6, and Caron Butler continues to play with a broken left

Banged-up Clippers get 2nd chance to finish Griz (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) The stubborn Memphis Grizzlies aren't the only obstacles in the Los Angeles Clippers' path to closing out a rare playoff series victory. Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are banged-up heading into Game 6, and Caron Butler continues to play with a broken left hand.

Grizzlies avoid elimination, beat Clippers 92-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have the Los Angeles Clippers frustrated and hurting.

Griffin hurts knee, Paul hip flexor vs. Grizzlies
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin sprained his left knee, while guard Chris Paul suffered a strained right hip flexor and jammed the middle finger on his right hand in the Clippers' 92-80 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Hollins backs off, says Clips' Paul not flopping
Memphis coach Lionel Hollins backed off a comment he made on Monday night, when he told a TNT sideline reporter that "Chris [Paul] does a good job of flopping."

CP3 leads Clips past Grizz in OT to 3-1 lead (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) One day after Chris Paul's 27th birthday, the All-Star point guard and his Los Angeles Clippers showed they're growing up splendidly together.

Blake Griffin talks about Clippers Game 4 win
Chris Paul carried the Clippers in OT. His high-flying teammate sings his praises.

Paul boosts Clippers in OT for 3-1 lead vs. Griz
Chris Paul scored eight of his 27 points in a dynamic overtime performance, and the Los Angeles Clippers moved to the brink of their second playoff series victory in 36 years with a 101-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.

Clippers hold off Grizzlies at buzzer, go up 2-1
Chris Paul had 24 points and 11 assists and high-flying Blake Griffin added 17 points for the Los Angeles Clippers, who beat the Memphis Grizzles 87-86 Saturday only after Rudy Gay missed a jumper just before the buzzer.

Paul, Griffin lead Clippers over Griz, 87-86 (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul had 24 points and 11 assists and high-flying Blake Griffin added 17 points for the Los Angeles Clippers, who beat the Memphis Grizzles 87-86 Saturday only after Rudy Gay missed a jumper just before the buzzer.

Paul, Griffin help Clippers take 2-1 lead
Chris Paul had 24 points and 11 assists and high-flying Blake Griffin added 17 points for the Los Angeles Clippers, who beat the Memphis Grizzles 87-86 Saturday only after Rudy Gay missed a jumper just before the buzzer.

Clippers look to be more aggressive vs Grizzlies (Yahoo! Sports)

The Los Angeles Clippers want to be more physical when they play a postseason game in front of their long-suffering fans for the first time in six seasons.

Clippers rally from 27 down, stun Grizzlies 99-98 (Yahoo! Sports)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Chris Paul hit a pair of free throws with 23.7 seconds left, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from 27 down to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-98 Sunday night in the opening game of the Western Conference series.

Clippers PG Paul practices, will start Game 1
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul practiced with the team Saturday for the first time since straining his left groin Tuesday in Atlanta.

Paul skips practice for Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers are poised to open their first playoff series in five years and Chris Paul skipped practice.

Lakers' Jim Buss: 'I'm over' failed Paul trade
The Lakers' season was almost derailed before it began after the Chris Paul trade fell through on the eve of training camp. Now that the Lakers made it through the regular season as the No. 3 seed in the West, the team has officially moved on.

Clippers' Paul (groin) expects to start Game 1
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul did not practice Friday with the team due to the strained left groin he suffered Tuesday. Paul expects to practice Saturday and start Sunday when the Clippers open the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Clippers' Paul doesn't start against Knicks
Chris Paul is in uniform but won't start for the Los Angeles Clippers against the New York Knicks because of a mild left groin strain.

Clippers' Paul dressed but not starting vs Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Chris Paul is in uniform but won't start for the Los Angeles Clippers against the New York Knicks because of a mild left groin strain.

Clips rally by Hornets to keep pace in Pacific
Chris Paul had 33 points and 13 assists, Randy Foye hit three of his six 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Clippers rallied for a 107-98 victory over the Hornets on Sunday night.

Clippers rally for 40th win of season
Chris Paul had 33 points and 13 assists, Randy Foye hit three of his six 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 107-98 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night to move within a half-game of the Lakers for the Pacific Division lead and the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

Paul, Clippers control Warriors, gain on Lakers
Chris Paul had 28 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 112-104 on Saturday to close within a game of the Lakers for the Pacific Division lead.

Clippers beat Warriors 112-104 for 3rd win in row (Yahoo! Sports)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul had 28 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 112-104 on Saturday to close within a game of the Lakers for the Pacific Division lead.

Clippers trail Lakers by one game
Chris Paul had 28 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 112-104 on Saturday to close within a game of the Lakers for the Pacific Division lead.

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Chris Paul wasn't about to let a hard-earned victory in OKC slip away

Chris Paul says beating Thunder is huge for Clippers


Paul's late layup helps Clippers edge Thunder
Chris Paul scored 31 points, including the game-winning shot on a layup with 8.8 seconds left, lifting the Clippers to a 100-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder that kept them in position for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Clippers blast Kings for 8th win in 9 games (Yahoo! Sports)

Blake Griffin had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Randy Foye scored 25 points while hitting seven 3-pointers, and the surging Los Angeles Clippers moved within a half-game of the Pacific Division lead with a 109-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Chris Paul had 19 points and 15 assists in the Clippers' eighth win in nine games overall and their second in three days over the...

Paul's 26 points lead surging Clippers past Jazz
Chris Paul scored 26 points, Blake Griffin added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 105-96 on Saturday night to win their fifth in a row for the first time since 2006.

Clippers beat Jazz 105-96 for 5th straight victory (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul scored 26 points, Blake Griffin added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 105-96 on Saturday night to win their fifth in a row for the first time since 2006. Randy Foye added 17 points and DeAndre Jordan had 10 rebounds for the surging Clippers, who have won six straight at home and are a game behind the first-place Lakers in the Pacific Division.

Clippers beat Blazers 98-97 for 4th straight win (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul made a driving layup with 5 seconds to go, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers over the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 on Friday night as they tied their season high with their fourth straight victory. Paul, Blake Griffin and Randy Foye led six Clippers in double figures with 20 points each. Caron Butler and DeAndre Jordan had 12 each, and Nick Young added 10.

Clippers score fourth consecutive victory
Chris Paul made a driving layup with 5 seconds to go, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers over the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 on Friday night as they tied their season high with their fourth straight victory.

Clippers' Chris Paul is other closer in Los Angeles
CP3 shows there's more than one late-game expert in LA, leading Clips past Blazers.

Paul's late layup pushes Clippers past Blazers
Chris Paul made a driving layup with 5 seconds to go, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers over the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 on Friday night as they tied their season high with their fourth straight victory.

Griffin's strong finish lifts Clippers over Suns (Yahoo! Sports)

Blake Griffin threw down three dunks in a 1:40 span late in the fourth quarter and had 27 points and 14 rebounds in the Los Angeles Clippers' 103-86 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Chris Paul had 15 points and 15 assists to help the Clippers move two games behind the Lakers in the Pacific Division.

Paul double-double powers Clips past Hornets
Chris Paul had 25 points and 10 assists against his former team, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-85 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Paul haunts ex-mates as Clippers top Hornets 97-85 (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul had 25 points and 10 assists against his former team, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-85 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets first tried to trade Paul to the Lakers -- a deal that was rejected by the league -- before shipping the All-Star point guard to the Clippers shortly after the lockout ended.

Clippers avenge loss to Hornets
Chris Paul had 25 points and 10 assists against his former team, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-85 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Griffin, Paul propel Clippers as skid halted at 3
Blake Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds, fellow All-Star Chris Paul had 19 points and 13 assists, and the Clippers ended their first three-game losing streak of the season with a dominating 101-85 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Griffin, Paul help Clippers end 3-game skid (Yahoo! Sports)

Blake Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds, fellow All-Star Chris Paul had 19 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended their first three-game losing streak of the season with a dominating 101-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Randy Foye added 18 points for the Clippers, who are three games behind the Lakers for the Pacific Division lead.

Clippers crush Grizz to end 3-game skid
Blake Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds, fellow All-Star Chris Paul had 19 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended their first three-game losing streak of the season with a dominating 101-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.

Hornets beat Clippers 97-90 in Paul's return to NO (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Kaman scored 20 points and the Hornets rallied for a 97-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, spoiling Chris Paul's return to New Orleans. The Clippers were held to 11 points in the fourth quarter as they shot 4 for 23 from the field. Los Angeles also missed its last 19 3-point attempts.

Paul, Clippers struggle in New Orleans
Chris Kaman scored 20 points and the Hornets rallied for a 97-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, spoiling Chris Paul's return to New Orleans.

Adande: Paul's return to New Orleans
The former Hornets star is back in New Orleans after another sports letdown

Thunder shut down Griffin, thump Clippers 114-91 (Yahoo! Sports)

Kevin Durant had 32 points and nine rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder shut down Blake Griffin and beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-91 on Wednesday night. Playing in his hometown, Griffin was held to a career-low seven points in the rematch of a Clippers victory perhaps best remembered for his emphatic dunk over Kendrick Perkins.

Clippers slip past Pistons in OT behind Paul
Chris Paul scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and added a season-high 15 assists, carrying the Los Angeles Clippers to an 87-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

Paul leads Clippers past Pistons in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and added a season-high 15 assists, carrying the Los Angeles Clippers to an 87-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Blake Griffin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and he tipped in Paul's missed layup with 19 seconds left in regulation before Paul swiped the ball from Tayshaun Prince to send it to overtime.

Paul goes for 19 points, 15 assists in win
Chris Paul scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and added a season-high 15 assists, carrying the Los Angeles Clippers to an 87-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

Chris Paul talks after Clippers beat Rockets
Chris Paul talks after Clippers beat Rockets

Paul steps up late, carries Clips past Rockets
Chris Paul scored 12 of his 23 points in the final 2:42, including a go-ahead layup with 24.6 seconds left, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 95-91 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Paul leads Clippers over Rockets 95-91 (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul scored 12 of his 23 points in the final 2:42, including a go-ahead layup with 24.6 seconds left, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 95-91 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Blake Griffin had 18 points and eight rebounds before fouling out with 4.9 seconds remaining. Randy Foye, filling in at shooting guard for the injured Chauncey Billups, added 15 points in what could be...

Williams paces Clips' offense in win vs. Hawks
Mo Williams scored 25 points and fellow reserve Eric Bledsoe added 14 on a relatively quiet night by Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 96-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Williams, Bledsoe lead Clippers past Hawks 96-82 (Yahoo! Sports)

Mo Williams scored 25 points and fellow reserve Eric Bledsoe added 14 on a relatively quiet night by Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 96-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. The victory kept the Clippers within two games of the Lakers in the race for the Pacific Division lead.

Clippers' Paul to wear mask like Kobe
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will don a "Kobe mask" for the next few weeks after suffering a nasal fracture in Friday's game against San Antonio.

Clippers' Paul suffered broken nose vs. Spurs
The Clippers said Sunday that Chris Paul suffered a nasal fracture in the first quarter of the team's game against the Spurs on Friday.

Paul, Williams put Clippers past Parker-less Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul had 36 points and 11 assists, Mo Williams scored a season-high 33 off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped out of their recent funk to beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-108 on Friday night. It was the Clippers' first victory in San Antonio in a decade, and a 3-point barrage led by Williams is what finally snapped their 17-game skid here.

Paul scores 36 points, leads Clippers past Spurs
Chris Paul had 36 points and 11 assists, Mo Williams scored a season-high 33 off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped out of their recent funk to beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-108 on Friday night.

Spurs rest banged-up Parker against Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)
Spurs guard Tony Parker won't play against Chris Paul and Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night because of a sore thigh. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said he was being cautious with his leading scorer. Parker strained his right quadriceps while scoring 32 points in a win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Clippers end losing streak in San Antonio
Chris Paul had 36 points and 11 assists, Mo Williams scored a season-high 33 off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped out of their recent funk to beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-108 on Friday night.

Farmar 3-pointer leads Nets over Clippers (Yahoo! Sports)

Jordan Farmar hit a 3-pointer from the right wing with 0.2 seconds left and the New Jersey Nets squandered an 18-point, second-half lead before beating the Los Angeles Clippers 101-100 on Wednesday night. Deron Williams had 21 points and picked up his 10th assist with a pass to Farmar as the Nets won the chippy contest marred by five technical fouls.

Chris Paul postgame
Hear from Chris Paul on the win.

Paul has 28 as Clippers top Rockets 105-103 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) Chris Paul had 28 points and 10 assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 105-103 in overtime Sunday night.

Clips outlast Rockets in OT behind CP3, Griffin
Chris Paul had 28 points and 10 assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Clippers beat the Rockets 105-103 in overtime Sunday night.



Paul has 28 as Clippers top Rockets 105-103 in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Paul had 28 points and 10 assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 105-103 in overtime Sunday night. Randy Foye had 15 points and Caron Butler and Mo Williams had 14 apiece for the Clippers, who beat Houston for only the eighth time in the last 33 meetings.

Clippers edge Rockets in OT
Chris Paul had 28 points and 10 assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Houston Rockets 105-103 in overtime Sunday night.

Paul, Griffin lead Clippers past Kings 108-100 (Yahoo! Sports)

Blake Griffin had his knees wrapped and his feet dunked in a bucket of ice. Mo Williams, sporting the same look, sat in the chair next to his teammate and just chuckled. While it might not have looked like on the surface, this one was a laugher. Chris Paul had 22 points and nine assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and nine rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted past the Sacramento Kings...

Chris Paul on the Los Angeles Clippers win' vs. the Sacramento Kings
Chris Paul on the Los Angeles Clippers' win vs. the Sacramento Kings.

Williams helps secure road win for Clippers
Chris Paul had 22 points and nine assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and nine rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised past the Sacramento Kings 108-100 on Thursday night.

Paul, Griffin lead Clippers past Kings 108-100 (Yahoo! Sports)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Chris Paul had 22 points and nine assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and nine rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised past the Sacramento Kings 108-100 on Thursday night.

Paul, Williams pace Clippers in victory
Chris Paul had 22 points and nine assists, Blake Griffin added 14 points and nine rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised past the Sacramento Kings 108-100 on Thursday night.

Blake Griffin, Chris Paul can't carry Clippers on their own
Griffin, Paul can't do it all if Clippers expect deep run in playoffs.

NBA commissioner David Stern defends turning down Chris Paul trade
NBA commissioner David Stern defends turning down Chris Paul trade

Paul glad that he'll be on Clippers next year
Chris Paul is glad that he agreed to waive his option and stay with the Clippers next season.

Paul to pick up 2012-13 option with Clippers
Chris Paul confirmed to ESPN Radio Friday at the NBA All-Star Game that he intends to pick up his option to play with the Clippers in the 2012-2013 season.

Paul's 36 propel Clippers to skid-snapping win
Chris Paul scored a season-high 36 points, Blake Griffin added 27 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 103-95 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid in their last game before the All-Star break.

Paul, Griffin combine for 63 in victory (AP)

Chris Paul scored a season-high 36 points, Blake Griffin added 27 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 103-95 Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid in their last game before the All-Star break. Paul and Griffin are headed to the game as starters in Orlando, having led their team to a 20-11 record in the first half of the lockout-shortened season.

Mavericks F Odom won't face Lakers (AP)
Mavericks forward Lamar Odom is missing Wednesday night's game against his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Rick Carlisle says Odom was excused from the game to attend to a family member. He didn't elaborate. Odom is in his first season with Dallas. He played the last seven seasons with the Lakers, who were prepared to trade him to New Orleans for Chris Paul in a deal blocked by the...

Late gaffe hands Spurs 10th straight win
This un-Chris Paul-like gaffe hands Spurs 10th straight win.

Clips rally from 18 down, top Blazers (AP)

Chris Paul doesn't often struggle to score. But on Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers guard was having one of those nights. Through three quarters against Portland, Paul was scoreless, shot 0 for 7 from the field and had just one assist. But the four-time All-Star saved his best for the fourth quarter, as Paul scored 13 points to help the Clippers rally for a 74-71 win over the Trail Blazers.

Paul: Clips' chances of inking Smith 'very high'
Clippers guard Chris Paul likes his team's chances of convincing J.R. Smith to take less money to sign with it.

Mavs' Cuban rips NBA for trading Paul at all
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who was vocal in his opposition to the proposed trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers, still doesn't think the NBA-owned Hornets ended up with a decent deal.

Clippers send Bobcats to 14th straight loss
Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan all had double-doubles after three quarters as the Clippers handed the dreadful Bobcats yet another lopsided loss, 111-86 on Saturday night.



Clippers roll past dreadful Bobcats (AP)

Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan all had double-doubles after three quarters as the Los Angeles Clippers handed the dreadful Charlotte Bobcats yet another lopsided loss, 111-86 on Saturday night. Paul toyed with the Bobcats, finishing with 18 points and 14 assists in only 28 minutes. Griffin had 21 points and 10 rebounds and DeAndre Jordan had 11 points with 12 rebounds.

Clippers add to Bobcats' woeful season
Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan all had double-doubles after three quarters as the Los Angeles Clippers handed the dreadful Charlotte Bobcats yet another lopsided loss, 111-86 on Saturday night.

Paul's fadeaway jumper lifts Clips over Sixers
Chris Paul had 24 points, including the game-winning 17-footer with 3.2 seconds left, Blake Griffin added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 78-77 on Friday.

Paul's late hoop lifts Clips over Sixers (AP)

Chris Paul had 24 points, including the game-winning 17-footer with 3.2 seconds left, Blake Griffin added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 78-77 on Friday. Mo Williams added 14 points, Randy Foye had 10 and Reggie Evans added a season-high 10 rebounds for the Pacific Division-leading Clippers, who improved to 16-8.

Paul, Griffin help Clippers edge 76ers
Chris Paul had 24 points, including the game-winning 17-footer with 3.2 seconds left, Blake Griffin added 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 78-77 on Friday.

Minus Irving, Cavs hold off Clippers (AP)

Ramon Sessions scored a season-high 24 points as a last-minute replacement for injured rookie Kyrie Irving and Antawn Jamison scored 27, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 99-92 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Sessions didn't know he was starting until moments before the game when the Cavs diagnosed Irving with a concussion.

Clips continue to roll with OT win against Magic
Chris Paul scored 29 points, including 11 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Clippers slipped by the Magic 107-102 on Monday night.



Clippers slip by Magic 107-102 in OT (AP)

Chris Paul scored 29 points, including 11 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 15-point first-half deficit and slipped by the Orlando Magic 107-102 on Monday night. Blake Griffin and Chauncey Billups each added 18 points for the Clippers. The Clippers have won six of the last seven games and snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Magic.

Paul scores team-high 29 points in win
Chris Paul scored 29 points, including 11 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and the Los Angeles Clippers slipped by the Orlando Magic 107-102 on Monday night.

Clippers soar to top of Pacific Division (AP)
The bad old days are becoming a distant memory for the high-flying Los Angeles Clippers. They lead the Pacific Division, have landed Chris Paul and Blake Griffin as starters on the All-Star team and in the process have stolen, at least for the moment, the spotlight from the Lakers. "It's a new beginning around here," Chauncey Billups said about a franchise that hasn't had a...

Surging Clips end 16-game skid in Utah (AP)

Chris Paul was shocked to learn the Los Angeles Clippers hadn't won in Utah since 2003. He made sure that slate was wiped clean Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 34 points in the Clippers' 107-105 victory over the Jazz. The win ended a string of 16 straight losses in Salt Lake City, where the Clippers had prevailed just once in the previous 39 meetings.

Clippers pick up first victory in Utah since 2003
Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points and Blake Griffin added 31 as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 107-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Blake, Bynum join Kobe, CP3 as All-Stars
Blake Griffin and Andrew Bynum have been voted to the All-Star game, joining Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul to give the city of Los Angeles four starters.

Clippers nab first win in Utah since 2003
Chris Paul scored a season-high 34 points and Blake Griffin added 31 as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 107-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Griffin jam steals show as Clips dunk Thunder
Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and the Clippers defeated Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.



Clippers end Thunder's 4-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and a monstrous dunk, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders. Caron Butler also had 22 points, Chauncey Billups scored 13, Mo Williams 12 and DeAndre Jordan had 11 with 11 rebounds as the Pacific-leading Clippers...

Griffin dunk highlights win over Thunder
Chris Paul had 26 points and 14 assists, Blake Griffin added 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Oklahoma City 112-100 Monday night, snapping the Thunder's four-game winning streak in a matchup of division leaders.

Clippers rebound by holding on vs. Grizzlies
Blake Griffin scored 20 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Los Angeles Clippers hung on in the fourth quarter for a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

Hornets tell C Kaman to stay home (AP)
Hornets spokesman Dennis Rogers says the club has made an "organizational decision" to excuse center Chris Kaman from Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic. Kaman was acquired in a multiplayer trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers shortly before the regular season began, and the 7-foot center has struggled to find a consistent role in New Orleans.

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Just 16 games into their new partnership, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul are already capable of grinding out victories for the Los Angeles Clippers on nights when nothing seems to work properly. They are both certain the Clippers will find their flow pretty soon. Griffin scored 20 points, Paul added 18 points and seven assists in his second game back from injury, and the first-place Clippers hung on...

Paul likely playing as Clippers battle Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul went through shootaround Wednesday and is expected to start against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Clippers' Paul practices, on pace to play Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul went through a full practice with the team Tuesday and barring a last-minute setback is expected to start Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Without Paul, Clips beat reeling Raptors (AP)

Mo Williams scored 19 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Blake Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers sent the Toronto Raptors to their eighth straight loss, 103-91 on Sunday. DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 16 rebounds and Chauncey Billups had 14 assists for the Clippers, playing their fifth straight game without point guard Chris Paul because of a left...

Paul out vs. Raptors; questionable for Lakers
Chris Paul out vs. Raptors; questionable for Lakers game.

Clippers' Paul, Butler questionable vs. Raptors
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul and forward Caron Butler went through practice Saturday and are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Clippers Paul, Butler out Friday against Wolves
Clippers guard Chris Paul will likely sit out Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves but could be back on the court for the Clippers' next game Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.



Clippers' Paul likely out Friday, eyes Sunday
Clippers guard Chris Paul will likely sit out Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves but could be back on the court for the Clippers' next game Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.



Clips minus Paul again; Williams back in lineup
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul sat out Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberlwolves.

Jazz rout undermanned Clippers 108-79 (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 20 points and reserve C.J. Miles added a season-high 19 as the Jazz defeated the Clippers 108-79 Tuesday night, Utah's 16th straight home win against Los Angeles. The Clippers, who were without star guard Chris Paul for the second straight game because of a hamstring injury, have not won in Salt Lake City since 2003.

Clippers without guards Paul, Williams vs. Jazz
Chris Paul missed his second straight game with a left hamstring injury and did not play Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz.

Clippers Gs Paul, Williams out vs. Jazz (AP)
Chris Paul missed his second straight game with a left hamstring injury and did not play Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said Paul is feeling better but he wanted to be smart about the injury and wouldn't rush his superstar point guard back. Paul's backup, Mo Williams, was also out against the Jazz.

Griffin, Clippers hold off Nets
Blake Griffin had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Jersey Nets 101-91 on Monday without injured point guard Chris Paul after blowing an 18-point lead.

Clippers beat Nets with Paul sidelined (AP)

Blake Griffin had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Jersey Nets 101-91 on Monday without injured point guard Chris Paul after blowing an 18-point lead. Trailing by 13 after a three-point play by Reggie Evans with 10 minutes remaining, the Nets tied it at 81 with a 15-2 run capped by Deron Williams' 3-pointer with 6:46 to play.

Paul out of Clippers' lineup vs. Nets
Chris Paul missed the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the New Jersey Nets on Monday because of a hamstring injury.

Clippers' Paul sits out Monday but will travel
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will not play in Monday's game against the New Jersey Nets but will travel with the team to Utah and is listed as questionable for the Clippers' game Tuesday against the Jazz.

Paul-led Clips win L.A. clash despite Kobe's 42
Chris Paul scored 33 points, Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Clippers led all the way in beating the Lakers 102-94 on Saturday night despite 42 points by Kobe Bryant.



Clippers overcome Kobe's 42, beat Lakers (AP)

Chris Paul scored 33 points, Blake Griffin had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in beating the Lakers 102-94 on Saturday night despite 42 points by Kobe Bryant. Chauncey Billups added 19 points, former Laker Caron Butler had 13 points and DeAndre Jordan had 10 rebounds in the Clippers' second win in four days over one of the NBA's elite teams.

CP3 day to day after MRI on hamstring negative
Clippers guard Chris Paul underwent an MRI on his strained left hamstring Sunday and is listed as day to day after the results came back negative.



Clips await results from MRI on Paul's hamstring
Clippers guard Chris Paul underwent an MRI on his strained left hamstring Sunday and is listed as day to day while the team awaits the results.



Clippers' Paul has strained left hamstring
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul strained his left hamstring in the fourth quarter against the Lakers on Saturday night and an MRI done Sunday was negative.

Clips hand Heat second straight OT loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 27 points and 11 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat Miami 95-89 in overtime Wednesday night, dealing the Heat a second straight extra-time loss. Blake Griffin had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Caron Butler added 20 points, and Chauncey Billups had 12 for the Clippers, 9-2 against Miami at home since 2001-02.

Daily Dime: Paul Wins At LeBron's Expense
Chris Paul led his newly reborn Clippers to a win over LeBron and Co.

Clippers rally, deal Heat 2nd straight OT loss
Chris Paul had 27 points and 11 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat Miami 95-89 in overtime Wednesday night, dealing the Heat a second straight extra-time loss.

Clips rout Rockets behind Paul's double-double
Blake Griffin had 22 points and nine assists before sitting out most of the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 20 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 117-89 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Griffin soars as Clippers rout Rockets
The Clippers are more than just Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and a no-name supporting cast.

Griffin, Paul lead Clippers over Rockets (AP)

Blake Griffin had 22 points and nine rebounds before sitting out most of the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 20 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 117-89 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Paul shot 9 for 14 and had three steals, extending his streak to 14 consecutive games with at least one.

Hornets G Gordon returns vs. 76ers (AP)
Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Gordon, acquired in the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul, scored 20 points and hit the game-winning shot with 4.2 seconds left in a season-opening win over Phoenix.

Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on his team's victory over Portland Trail Blazers
Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul on his team's victory over Portland Trail Blazers.

Clippers hold on as Blazers lose first (AP)

Blake Griffin had his second straight double-double, Caron Butler scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the new year with a 93-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night to snap a two-game skid. Griffin had 20 points and 10 rebounds to go with 17 points by Chris Paul and 13 by reserve Mo Williams in sending the Blazers to their first loss of the season.

James, girlfriend Brinson engaged (AP)

LeBron James and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson are engaged. A representative for James confirmed the news to The Associated Press on Sunday morning, a few hours after close friend Chris Paul and Miami Heat owner Micky Arison were among those tweeting their congratulations. The Miami Heat forward popped the question to his high school sweetheart on Saturday night, doing so at a party to...

Hornets GM Demps moves past Paul trade (AP)
With the Chris Paul trade finally behind him, New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps is back to his regular routine of traveling the country nonstop focusing on his current roster and the franchise's future. Demps attended the Hornets' 93-78 home loss to Phoenix on Friday night, then left home at 4:30 a.m.

Spurs run home streak vs. Clippers to 17 (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Blake Griffin scored 28 points for the Clippers, while Chris Paul was held to 3-of-10 shooting and finished with 10 points. Richard Jefferson added 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting for the Spurs, who have won 17 straight home games against the...

Celtics 0-3 after 97-78 loss to Hornets (AP)

Jarrett Jack's first regular-season start since the Chris Paul trade was more than good enough for the New Orleans Hornets. Jack had 21 points and nine assists in his season debut, and New Orleans dominated in its home opener, beating the winless Boston Celtics 97-78 on Wednesday night. The Celtics are 0-3 for the first time since 2006-07, the season before they traded to bring Kevin Garnett...

Gordon out for Hornets, Pierce for Celts (AP)
Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been scratched from New Orleans' home opener against the Boston Celtics because of right knee soreness. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Gordon bumped the knee in Monday night's season-opening win at Phoenix. Gordon, acquired in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, was the Hornets' top scorer in Phoenix with 20 points, hitting...

Clippers' Paul: It doesn't matter who plays PG
The Clippers have three All-Star point guards on their roster and two in the starting lineup, and judging by the action in Sunday's season opener, there are still some kinks to be ironed out.

Paul nets 20 as Clippers rout Warriors in opener
Prize acquisition Chris Paul had 20 points and nine assists in his much-anticipated Clippers debut, Blake Griffin added 22 points and seven rebounds and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 105-86 on Sunday night.

Paul leads Clippers to win in debut (AP)

Prize acquisition Chris Paul had 20 points and nine assists in his much-anticipated Clippers debut, Blake Griffin added 22 points and seven rebounds and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 105-86 on Sunday night to spoil Mark Jackson's opener as a first-time coach. Monta Ellis had 15 points and eight assists after his grandmother's death earlier in the day in Mississippi and David...

Gordon's late hoop gets Hornets by Suns (AP)

Eric Gordon made a 20-footer from the top of the key with 4.2 seconds to play in his New Orleans debut to give the Hornets an 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns in their season opener Monday night. Gordon, who came to New Orleans in the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, gave his team its only lead since the first two minutes of the second half.

Season finally set to tip on Christmas (AP)
The lockout is over. Training camps are finished. Chris Paul finally got traded. Now it's time to play some games that count. The NBA looks to put a trying offseason behind Sunday when the season opens with five marquee games. Players, coaches and league officials hope attention will now shift to the court, helping fans forget the labor dispute that resulted in a shortened 66-game schedule.

Paul set to make Clippers debut (AP)
After making the league's biggest offseason splash in acquiring superstar point guard Chris Paul, things may finally be looking up for the Los Angeles Clippers. With a palpable level of excitement surrounding the team for the first time in a long while, the visiting Clippers open the lockout-shortened season against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas night.

Chris Paul on Blake Griffin's great stretch as Clippers beat Lakers
Chris Paul talks about Blake Griffin's great stretch in the Clippers' win over the Lakers

Paul, Billups shine in Clippers debuts (AP)

Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night. The first of two preseason games between the teams followed a dizzying two-week media frenzy in both camps, during which time the Clippers acquired Paul...

Paul: Teams 'are gonna be gunning' for Clippers
Chris Paul says teams 'are gonna be gunning' for the Clippers.

Paul's Clippers debut sets ratings mark (AP)
Chris Paul's debut with the Los Angeles Clippers was the most-watched preseason game in NBA TV history. The Clippers' 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night drew 509,000 viewers, a network spokesman said Tuesday. The previous record of 501,000 viewers came in another celebrated debut, when the Miami Heat beat Detroit on Oct.

Chris Paul's debut a dream for Clippers and nightmare for Lakers
Paul's dream debut with Clippers nothing but a nightmare for Lakers.

Chris Paul postgame
Chris Paul on his Clippers debut.

Paul, Billups shine as Clippers roll past Lakers
Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night.

Paul leads Clippers past Lakers
Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in his Los Angeles Clippers debut and Chauncey Billups made an equally impressive first impression with his new club, scoring 23 points in a 114-95 victory over the Lakers on Monday night.

Clippers fans get first look at Paul at scrimmage
Clippers fans got their first look at Chris Paul during Sunday's scrimmage.

Paul set for first Clippers practice (AP)
Life has been kind to Chris Paul in his first few days living under the sunny southern California sky. It will get a whole lot better once he's able to take the court with his teammates for the first time. Paul was at the team's Playa Vista training facility Saturday afternoon and was expected to take part in his first practice later in the evening.

With Paul gone, Jack's 24 lift Hornets (AP)

Jarrett Jack scored 24 points, Quincy Pondexter and Emeka Okafor added 12 apiece and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 97-90 in a preseason game Friday night. The Hornets, playing their first game since the trade of star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers this week, scored six straight points to take a 95-89 lead.

Billups lands in Clippers' surprising logjam at PG
The 35-year-old point guard finds himself on the same team as Chris Paul, Mo Williams and Eric Bledsoe.

5-on-5: Are the Clippers title contenders?
5-on-5 Roundtable: Does the addition of Chris Paul make the Clips parade material?

'Crazy competitive' Paul wants to win with Clips
Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Paul reacts to Clippers trade
Newest Clipper Chris Paul talks about playing with fellow superstar Blake Griffin.

Kobe blames owners for failed Paul-Lakers deal
Kobe Bryant swears he's moved on from the three-team trade that was nixed by NBA commissioner David Stern last week, ultimately preventing the Los Angeles Lakers from acquiring Chris Paul.

Clippers welcome Paul to LA (AP)
Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers. The four-time All-Star point guard reported to the Clippers' Playa Vista training complex on Thursday, meeting his new teammates and even getting on the court during practice in his new white No. 3 jersey. A day earlier, the Clippers acquired Paul in a bold four-player trade with New Orleans, outmaneuvering the Lakers and...

Clippers welcome Chris Paul to Los Angeles
Clippers introduce new point guard Chris Paul to Los Angeles.

Rockets GM refuses to discuss failed Paul deal
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is refusing to answer questions about the three-team deal rejected by the NBA a week ago.

Morey won't talk about nixed 3-team deal (AP)
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is refusing to answer questions about the three-team deal rejected by the NBA a week ago. The Rockets would have received Pau Gasol in the proposed deal that also would have sent All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Lakers. Lamar Odom was headed to the NBA-owned Hornets.

Pacers' Collison happy over West arrival (AP)
Darren Collison understands better than anyone what David West's addition could mean for the Indiana Pacers. Two years ago, Collison was West's point guard in New Orleans while Chris Paul recovered from an injury. With West as his top scoring option, Collison averaged 18.8 points and 9.1 assists in 37 starts as a rookie.

Clippers welcome Chris Paul to LA
Chris Paul is already getting to work with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul.

Hornets excuse Paul from media event
New Orleans Hornets officials say they've excused Chris Paul from a normally mandatory preseason media event.

Bobcats' Jordan opposed Paul-to-Lakers trade
Michael Jordan didn't exactly shed any tears when the proposed trade of Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers was nixed.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal in principle with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul, according to sources close to the process.

Reports: Clippers agree to deal in principle for Paul
Looks like Clippers are getting the gift of Chris Paul, after all.

Sources: Clippers, Hornets agree on Paul trade
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a deal in principle with the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to acquire guard Chris Paul, according to sources close to the process.

Hornets GM: No timeline for Paul trade
The Hornets won't be rushed into dealing Chris Paul and there's no timeline for a trade, New Orleans general manager Dell Demps said Wednesday.

Hornets GM: No set timetable for trading Paul
Hornets general manager Dell Demps says New Orleans won't be rushed into dealing Chris Paul and that there's no timeline for a trade.

Jordan: New CBA helps, opposed Paul deal (AP)
Michael Jordan says while the league's new collective bargaining agreement is a step toward improving competitive balance in the league it is far from perfect. Jordan says he opposed the Chris Paul trade to the Los Angeles Lakers because "as a small market (owner) I'm very supportive of being able to keep your star player." Still, Jordan says he would be interested in signing the...

Jackson predicted Paul trade issues a year ago
With the NBA season truncated to just 66 games, Phil Jackson does not have a prediction of who will win it all. But he does think the strange set up for the season could allow for a dark horse contender to emerge.

Sources: Clippers, Lakers still in talks for Paul
League officials representing the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers continued discussions into Tuesday night on a trade that would put Chris Paul on the same team with Blake Griffin, according to sources briefed on the talks.

Sources: NBA officials renew Paul-to-Clips push
There is renewed momentum to push through a trade that would send Chris Paul from the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to sources close to the process.

Griffin: Clippers will be fine with or without Paul
Clippers forward Blake Griffin would welcome point guard Chris Paul to the Clippers if his team was finally able to come to an NBA-approved agreement with the Hornets on a blockbuster trade for the four-time All-Star.

Paul talk still swirling around Clippers (AP)
With Chris Paul's future in limbo, Blake Griffin weighed in enthusiastically on the possibility of the Los Angeles Clippers landing the All-Star guard. Griffin says the team would love to have Paul but is ready to roll with the players it has. The Clippers on Monday called off a proposed deal with the New Orleans Hornets to land Paul, with general manager Neil Olshey saying they would have had...

Nets' Deron Williams: Stern a 'bully'
New Jersey Nets star Deron Williams calls NBA Commissioner David Stern 'a bully' for nixing the Chris Paul-to-Lakers trade.

Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.

Clippers claim point guard Billups off waivers
The Clippers did manage to acquire a point guard even after the collapse of their trade for Chris Paul by unexpectedly claiming Chauncey Billups off waivers.

Odom dealt to Dallas after requesting trade
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.

Sources: NBA officials renew Paul-to-Clips push
A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Source: Paul-to-Clippers deal submitted to NBA
The Los Angeles Clippers are close to acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul in a multi-player blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Hornets, according to a report in The Los Angeles Times.

Paul to Clippers trade on hold; still talking?
A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Clippers turn down deal for Chris Paul due to NBA demands
Another Chris Paul deal blows up due to steep NBA demands.

Clippers say no to latest Paul proposal (AP)
Chris Paul isn't coming to Los Angeles, at least not now. The Clippers on Monday rejected a proposed deal by the New Orleans Hornets for the All-Star guard because the team felt "the cost was just too high," general manager Neil Olshey said. Whether the deal is altogether dead, though, remains to be seen.

Sources: Paul to Clips on hold; still talking?
A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Lakers still looking to make deals (AP)
General manager Mitch Kupchak says the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to Dallas only because he demanded to leave town after another deal fell through last week. Kupchak attempted Monday to explain the Lakers' frenetic four days since proposing a deal to acquire New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade last Thursday, only to have the NBA squash the deal.

Report: Clippers close in on deal to acquire Paul
If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

Report: Clippers close to deal for Paul
The Clippers reportedly were in the closing stages Sunday night of negotiating a blockbuster deal that would see them acquire Hornets star Chris Paul.

Report: Clippers close to deal for Paul
A blockbuster multiplayer deal that will send Hornets star Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers was submitted to the NBA on Sunday, ESPN reported Monday, citing a source.

Report: Clippers reject deal for Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers rejected a proposed blockbuster deal in which the team would have landed New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul, Yahoo! Sports reported Monday.

Sources: Paul-to-Clips trade dies; price too high
A seemingly imminent Chris Paul trade has collapsed for the second time in the space of five days.

Sources: If no Knicks, Lakers, Paul wants Clips
If he can't land with the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, Chris Paul's preference is to be traded by the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers to play alongside Blake Griffin, according to sources close to the situation.

Source: Odom requested trade after Stern veto
Lamar Odom was so hurt by being included in a three-team trade for Chris Paul that was vetoed by the league, that he requested a trade Friday, according to a Lakers team source.

Sources: Hornets resubmit Paul-to-Lakers trade
The New Orleans Hornets' three-team trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets that would land Chris Paul in L.A. has been resubmitted to the league office for approval, according to sources close to the talks.

Source: Hornets resubmit Paul-to-Lakers trade
The New Orleans Hornets' three-team trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets that would land Chris Paul in L.A. has been resubmitted to the league office for approval, according to sources close to the talks.

Lakers reportedly out of Paul deal
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out of the three-team trade that would have seen them acquire star New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul Saturday night, ESPN reported, citing sources.

Sources: Lakers pull out of trade talks for Paul
The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled out of the three-team deal with New Orleans and Houston that would have landed Chris Paul in L.A., according to a source close to the talks.

Gasol hoping to stay with Lakers (AP)
Pau Gasol has no idea whether his first practice of the season will be his last with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time All-Star realizes the club is trying to trade him in a three-team megadeal for New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, but Gasol is still hoping he'll somehow manage to stay with the Lakers.

Paul at Hornets camp despite trade talk (AP)
Coach Monty Williams says uncertainty surrounding Chris Paul and how the Hornets' roster will take shape during free agency has led him to simplify the early practices of training camp. Paul, who was at the Hornets' practice center on Saturday, has worked with New Orleans for the first two days of training camp.

Reports: Hornets resubmit Paul trade
The New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets have resubmitted to the NBA a trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers, according to multiple reports Saturday.

Criticism pouring in over Paul deal
Criticism of the NBA's squashing of a potential Chris Paul trade is pouring in from around the league.

Knicks offered Stoudemire for Paul?
The Knicks offered to deal Amar'e Stoudemire in an attempt to land Chris Paul, the New York Post reported Friday, citing a Hornets source.

Sources: Teams in blocked Paul trade appealing
The teams involved in the three-team Chris Paul trade blocked Thursday by NBA commissioner David Stern are appealing to the league for Stern to reverse the decision, according to sources close to the process.

Demps given OK to make new deal for Paul (AP)
The Hornets have resumed trade talks for Chris Paul, opening discussions with anyone who is interested. "We're talking about everything. Everything is on the table," general manager Dell Demps said Friday. When asked if he was working with Los Angeles or Houston to resurrect the trade that would have sent Paul to the Lakers but was rejected by the NBA Thursday night, Demps would not...

Hornets GM working on another Paul deal
New Orleans general manager Dell Demps says he has been given autonomy to make another trade for All-Star guard Chris Paul.

Sources: Teams in Paul trade hopeful of revival
The National Basketball Players Association has decided not to take immediate action on behalf of Chris Paul, according to sources close to the situation.

Chris Paul shows up for Hornets' camp
One day after Chris Paul learned his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers wasn't going to happen, he showed up nonetheless for the opening of Hornets training camp in suburban New Orleans.

Angry Odom not at camp, Gasol shows up (AP)
Lakers forward Lamar Odom didn't show up for Los Angeles' first workout of training camp, apparently still furious about the club's aborted attempt to trade him in a megadeal for Chris Paul. Pau Gasol, the four-time All-Star forward also included in the deal, showed up for practice at the Lakers' training complex Friday.

Criticism of NBA nixing Paul trade heavy (AP)
Criticism of the NBA's squashing of a potential Chris Paul trade is pouring in from around the league. The New Orleans Hornets, owned by the league, had agreed to a three-team trade Thursday that would have sent their All-Star point guard to the Los Angeles Lakers. But the league killed the deal for "basketball reasons" and has denied the decision came about because of pressure on...

Stern: Trade not in Hornets' best interest
NBA commissioner David Stern attempted Friday to defuse a storm of criticism over the league's shocking veto of a trade that would have sent star point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sources: Paul talks cool; deal by Friday unlikely
The chances of a Chris Paul trade before NBA training camps finally open Friday appear to be dwindling after the pace of Paul trade talks slowed Wednesday, according to sources close the situation.

NBA nixes trade of Hornets' Paul to Lakers
The Lakers have agreed to surrender Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom in a trade for Hornets point guard Chris Paul, sources tell ESPN.com's Marc Stein, with Gasol going to the Rockets in return for three players and a draft pick.

Knicks close in on Hill; Paul a longshot
The Knicks were on the verge Thursday of landing Suns free agent Grant Hill, two NBA sources told the New York Post, but an NBA executive said the team's hopes of landing Chris Paul were "dead."

Lakers have deal in place to get G Paul (AP)
People familiar with the negotiations say the framework of a three-team trade is in place to send Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Houston Rockets are the other team involved, and have agreed to send forward Louis Scola, shooting guard Kevin Martin and point guard Goran Dragic to New Orleans, the people told The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity...

Sources: Lakers agree on Odom, Gasol for Paul
The Lakers have agreed to surrender Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom in a trade for Hornets point guard Chris Paul, sources tell ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

Report: Lakers close to acquiring Paul
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of landing star point guard Chris Paul in a three-team trade that would see power forwards Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom leave LA, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday.

Sources: Gasol, Paul part of 3-way trade talks
The Hornets are engaged in trade talks with the Lakers and Rockets about a three-team trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers and Pau Gasol to the Rockets, sources said.

Sources: Hornets want Gordon or Curry for Paul
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon are the two players New Orleans has pursued the hardest in the Hornets' fast-moving search for a workable Chris Paul trade, according to sources close to the talks.

Source: Gordon, Jordan not in Clips' Paul offer
The Clippers have been aggressive in their pursuit of Hornets guard Chris Paul, but their initial offer to the Hornets did not include either Eric Gordon or DeAndre Jordan, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions.



Sources: Lakers want both Howard and Paul
It is no secret that the Lakers would like to trade for Dwight Howard or Chris Paul, but sources with knowledge of the situation says the Lakers actually have something greater in mind: acquiring both players.

Sources: Hornets may trade Paul before season
There is rising sentiment within the New Orleans Hornets' organization to trade Chris Paul before the 2011-12 season even starts if he hasn't signed an extension with the team by then, according to sources close to the situation.

Hollinger: Where will Chris Paul and Dwight Howard end up?
Knicks? Lakers? Nets? Heat? Let's break down some possible deals for CP3 and D12

Source: Paul knows Knicks lack trade assets
Chris Paul may love the idea of playing with his good friend, Carmelo Anthony, in New York, but a source familiar with Paul's thinking said the New Orleans Hornets point guard knows being dealt to the Knicks is not a realistic possibility.

Owners open doors to facilities (AP)
Exactly a month after the NBA's scheduled season opener, players are back to work. Owners opened the doors of their facilities Thursday for the first time since locking players out July 1. Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were among the superstars who hit the floor on the first day allowed -- and promptly faced questions about the chances of playing together in New York.

Report: Paul's agent asking for trade to Knicks
Chris Paul's agent has told the Hornets that Paul will not sign a contract extension and wants to be traded to the Knicks, according to league sources, Yahoo! Sports reported.

Paul: Focus on Hornets, not Knicks
Even as Chris Paul remained evasive about his future, he did what team leaders are expected to do.

Amid rumors, Paul says he's focused on Hornets
Chris Paul is in New Orleans and working out with Hornets teammates.

Paul: Focus on Hornets, not trade talk (AP)
Chris Paul is in New Orleans and working out with Hornets teammates. Paul, who is the object of rampant trade talk because he can opt out of his contract after this season, says his focus is purely on being with current teammates and getting ready to play for New Orleans this season. Thursday was the first day NBA players were permitted to use team facilities for voluntary workouts since an...

Source: Paul wouldn't sign with Celts if dealt
All the chatter about Boston's interest in Chris Paul is a moot point because the All-Star point guard will not sign a long-term contract extension with the Celtics, according to a person close to the situation.

Hollinger: Would Chris Paul take a pay cut to play in New York?
CP3 would have to forego tens of millions to team up with Melo and Amare in New York

Sources: Celtics would deal Rondo to land Paul
The Celtics are interested in acquiring Chris Paul and would be willing to give up Rajon Rondo to get him, sources said Tuesday.

Hornets' Paul: 'My heart is in New Orleans'
Despite swirling speculation he may leave the Hornets, Chris Paul insisted on Tuesday that his heart is in New Orleans.

James happy NBA set to return soon (AP)
LeBron James says he's thankful the NBA is set to return soon and "the fans can get back to watching the game that they love." James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul distributed meals to Brooklyn families Tuesday through Anthony's foundation. Paul didn't want to talk about how the new labor deal might affect his future in New Orleans -- or with another team.

Charity game featuring James canceled (AP)
The University of Akron says the charity game featuring LeBron James and other NBA stars has been canceled. A school spokesman said Sunday that the "Homecoming Tour" game with James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony scheduled for Dec. 1 at Rhodes Arena will not take place. He expects the tour sponsor, Google Plus, to send out an official release later.

LeBron, Wade, Melo, Paul to lead 4-game tour
With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, an All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in LeBron James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec. 1.

NBA stars to lead 4-game Homecoming Tour (AP)

LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home -- and bringing friends with them. With no end to the NBA lockout in sight, the All-Star group is set to lead a four-game "Homecoming Tour," starting with a matchup in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio on Dec. 1, followed by a Dec.

James, Wade, Anthony, Paul set up tour
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home - and bringing friends with them.

Chris Paul and family sped time on Family Feud
Chris Paul and family appear on Family Feud

World All-Star Classic game in Puerto Rico a go
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul have decided not to play in the World All-Star Classic, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Sources: LeBron, Melo, Paul out of global tour
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul have decided not to play in the World All-Star Classic, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Players hit court as lockout continues
Two-time scoring champion Kevin Durant can still fill up a stat sheet, Chris Paul can still orchestrate a team and LeBron James is still a highlight waiting to happen.

Durant, LeBron beat Melo, Paul in charity game
Kevin Durant had 42 points, 26 rebounds and 11 assists for a triple-double in his charity basketball game Saturday night, leading his team to a 176-171 victory in overtime.

Melo would love to have Hornets' Paul on Knicks
Carmelo Anthony said he would love to see New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul in a Knicks uniform.

Durant vs. Griffin in OK City exhibition (AP)
It might be as close as Oklahoma City ever gets to hosting an All-Star game. Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will play on opposing teams in an exhibition game next week at the Cox Convention Center, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul among the other NBA superstars expected to fill out the rosters.

All-Stars to play in Okla. City exhibition
Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will play on opposing teams in an exhibition game next week in Oklahoma City, with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul among the other NBA superstars expected to fill out the rosters.

Durant, Paul star in charity hoops game
Kevin Durant scored 48 points and Chris Paul added 39 to lead the New Orleans guard's team to a 175-146 victory over Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' team in a charity game Saturday night.

Durant, Paul lift squad past LeBron-Wade team
Kevin Durant scored 48 points and Chris Paul added 39 to lead the New Orleans guard's team to a 175-146 victory over Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' team in a charity game Saturday night.

Durant, Paul lead team to exhibition win (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 48 points and Chris Paul added 39 to lead the New Orleans guard's team to a 175-146 victory over Dwyane Wade and LeBron James' team in a charity game Saturday night. Rudy Gay had 38 points while Wade added 32 and James had 30. John Wall added 34 points. The game was played at Winston-Salem State in front of a sold out crowd in the 3,200-seat arena.

James, Anthony, Paul lose exhibition (AP)
LeBron James had the superstar trio with him and the crowd against him. September felt like June all over again, especially when another Big Three came up short. James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul couldn't lead their team back from a dreadful start, as Team Philly beat Melo's stars of Baltimore 131-122 on Sunday night at the Palestra.

SI.com to stream star-studded exhibition (AP)
The exhibition game featuring LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul as teammates will be streamed online by Sports Illustrated. The game between Melo's All-Stars and Team Philly on Sunday night in Philadelphia is being called the "Battle of I-95." The four NBA stars will play for the Melo team, based in Baltimore.

'Team Melo' set for game vs. Philly-based team
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul are expected to participate in a game later this month between Baltimore-based "Team Melo" and a team of players representing Philadephia.

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore.

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul compete in exhibition game in Baltimore.

James, Anthony pack house for exhibition (AP)
Even during a lockout, the NBA still packs plenty of drawing power. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul starred in a hastily arranged summer league game Tuesday night that drew an overflow crowd at Morgan State University. The big question is: Will these stars and their peers get the opportunity to perform in the NBA this year?

LeBron to join trio of stars for game
LeBron James says he will be joining fellow NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony for a game in Baltimore on Tuesday.

LeBron to join Durant, Melo in lockout exhibition
LeBron James says he will be joining fellow NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony for a game in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Scheyer's NBA dreams detour to Holy Land (AP)
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (STATS) - Deron Williams may be headed to Turkey. China sounds good to Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. Kobe Bryant? He says he'll play anywhere. But regardless of whether the NBA lockout ends before the scheduled start of its season - and that's looking more and more unlikely - one transaction is certain: Jon Scheyer is taking his talents to the Holy Land.

Wade, 'Melo, Paul considering options
NBA players Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul will consider all options if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout.

Wade, Paul, Melo: Overseas options still open
NBA players Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul will consider all options if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout.

Paul, Anthony would consider China (AP)
Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they will consider offers to play professional basketball in China if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout. Both players are on a promotional tour of China while monitoring news from home about the NBA's labor impasse. With Kobe Bryant reportedly negotiating a deal to play in Turkey, New Orleans Hornets' Paul and New York Knicks forward Anthony said...

Paul, Anthony latest to consider foreign options
Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony say they will consider offers to play professional basketball in China if there is no resolution to the NBA lockout.

Hornets G Paul relaxing, avoiding talk of future
Chris Paul is trying to decompress by spending time with family, visiting children his foundation works with and generally avoiding thoughts of his future with the New Orleans Hornets.

Hornets' Paul not considering future yet (AP)
Chris Paul is trying to decompress by spending time with family, visiting children his foundation works with and generally avoiding thoughts of his future with the New Orleans Hornets. "Right now, I'm just paying attention to what I'm doing here for these kids," Paul said Friday while stopping by a charter elementary school where his CP3 foundation and Chase bank sponsor an...

Hornets to offer Paul extension, try to retain PFs
New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps says he intends to talk to Chris Paul about a contract extension when rules allow for it this summer and that he believes the franchise has regained the All-Star point guard's confidence.

Hornets hoping to build around Paul (AP)
New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps says he intends to talk to Chris Paul about a contract extension when rules allow for it this summer and that he believes the franchise has regained the All-Star point guard's confidence. Demps says Paul has told him and head coach Monty Williams that he sees the Hornets moving in the right direction.

Paul lifts Hornets into tie with Lakers (AP)

Chris Paul chose an opportune time for his first triple-double of the season. Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2. Wearing a black wrap on his left hand and a small bandage over his right eye, Paul scored 14 of New Orleans' 24 points in...

Paul's triple-double helps Hornets tie series at 2
Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds and the Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Lakers to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2.

Hornets even series at 2-2 with Lakers
Chris Paul had 27 points, 15 assists and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 93-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night to even their first-round playoff series at 2-2.

2011 NBA Playoffs: New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul's hand wrapped, expected to play in Game 4 Sunday
Chris Paul is practicing with a wrap on his left hand, the result of a thumb injury during the Hornets' loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Friday night.

Paul practices with left hand wrapped
Chris Paul is practicing with a wrap on his left hand, the result of a thumb injury during the Hornets' loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Friday night.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul embraces high school freshman Brad Rhoades, who honored mother in game
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul flew Brad Rhoades and his father down to New Orleans for Game 3 of the Hornets' playoff series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers Friday.

Lakers regroup after stunning upset (AP)
Nearly seven months and 83 games after the Los Angeles Lakers returned from their second straight championship run, they're still searching for the mental motivation to chase that third straight title. The Lakers acknowledged it after Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets made them look like playoff newbies in their first-round series opener.

CP3, Kobe have keys
Kobe, Chris Paul on Hornets' upset of Lakers.

Hornets use Paul's double-double to best Lakers
Chris Paul had 33 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets pulled away down the stretch, stunning the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with a 109-100 victory in their playoff opener Sunday.

Paul's 33 help Hornets surprise Lakers (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets pulled away down the stretch, stunning the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers with a 109-100 victory in their playoff opener Sunday. Carl Landry scored 17 points and Jarrett Jack added 15 for the seventh-seeded Hornets, who overcame Los Angeles' major size advantage with a phenomenal game from...

Hornets' Paul focused on playoffs (AP)
Chris Paul doesn't always say what his fans New Orleans want to hear, particularly when it comes to his future. Paul has, however, led the Hornets back to the postseason for a third time in four seasons, and the four-time All-Star appears intent on making the best of his latest chance to build on his legacy as one of the best to play pro basketball in the Big Easy.

Mavs rip Hornets, await 1st-round foes (AP)

After playing the entire regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Hornets still don't know where they are headed for the playoffs. Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of his 32 points in the decisive third quarter, leading the Mavericks to a 121-89 victory over the Hornets in the season finale on Wednesday night -- and leaving both teams waiting for their playoff seed and first-round foe to be...

Paul won't rule out playing for Jordan
Chris Paul remembers every detail of the first time he met Michael Jordan. Now referring to him as his mentor, could Paul decide to return home next year and make Jordan his boss?

Chris Paul will 'think about' signing with Michael Jordan's Charlotte Bobcats
Chris Paul remembers every detail of the first time he met Michael Jordan while in high school. Now referring to him as his mentor, could Paul decide to make Jordan his boss next year?

Paul would consider playing for Bobcats (AP)
Chris Paul remembers every detail of the first time he met Michael Jordan while in high school. Now referring to him as his mentor, could Paul decide to make Jordan his boss next year? Paul won't rule it out. In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press to promote Saturday's Jordan Brand Classic high school basketball game in Charlotte, the New Orleans Hornets guard said signing with...

Jazz drop Hornets into 8th in West (AP)

C.J. Miles and Devin Harris each scored 18 points, and the Utah Jazz defeated the New Orleans Hornets 90-78 on Monday night. Paul Millsap scored 16 points and Gordon Hayward added 14 to help the Jazz win for only the second time in 12 games. Chris Paul, who went scoreless for the first time in his career in a loss at Memphis a night earlier, had 15 points.

Grizzlies hold Paul scoreless in romp (AP)
O.J. Mayo scored 18 points, Marc Gasol added 16 and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their march to the postseason with a 111-89 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday. Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul was held scoreless for the first time in his career, missing all six of his field goal attempts.

Green hits 12 straight in Hornets' win (AP)

Willie Green hit his first 12 shots and finished with a season-high 31 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 109-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Green made a 3-pointer soon after entering midway through the first quarter. He made all five of his shots in the second quarter, one in the third quarter and put the Suns away with five more in the first 6 minutes of the fourth...

Hornets wrap up postseason berth (AP)

Chris Paul has the New Orleans Hornets in the playoffs for the third time in four seasons. Paul had 28 points and 10 assists, and the Hornets clinched a playoff spot with a 101-93 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Trevor Ariza, acquired by the Hornets from Houston in an offseason trade, scored 19 for a second straight game and tied a season high with six steals.

Hornets beat Blazers to move into 6th (AP)

Carl Landry scored 21 points and the New Orleans Hornets jumped ahead of Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference with a 95-91 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Chris Paul had 11 points and 12 assists, and Emeka Okafor had 15 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 1:38 left.

Hornets making adjustments without West (AP)
Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets hope they can keep opponents guessing about the style they'll play as they try to make a playoff push without top-scoring power forward David West. It shouldn't be too hard, given that the Hornets are still trying to figure that out themselves. "We don't know what type of team we are," Paul said after Tuesday's practice.

Hornets hand Suns fourth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 16 points and 11 rebounds for New Orleans. David West added 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper to give the Hornets a 95-88 lead with 29.5 seconds to go.

Nash return not enough as Hornets edge Suns
Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets probable for Saturday night's game after concussion
The New Orleans Hornets say Chris Paul is probable for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings, which would mark the All-Star guard's first action since being diagnosed with a mild concussion last Sunday.

Hornets thump Kings in Paul's return
Chris Paul dealt with a brief bout of anxiety as he prepared to return from a mild concussion that had sidelined him for two games.

Paul drops 33 on Kings in return to key Hornets
Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night.

Paul shines in return as Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night. David West had 25 points and former Kings forward Carl Landry added 20 for New Orleans, which has won four of five games and passed Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets ready to return after full practice
Chris Paul says he wants to play on Saturday night against the Kings and believes he's ready following his full participation in a scrimmage on Friday.

Paul scrimmages, wants to play Saturday
Chris Paul says he wants to play on Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings and believes he's ready following his full participation in a scrimmage on Friday.

Chris Paul practices with New Orleans Hornets; not cleared to play
Chris Paul is practicing again for the first time since the New Orleans Hornets All-Star guard was diagnosed with a mild concussion last Sunday.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul sidelined Wednesday vs. Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul will miss his second straight game when the New Orleans Hornets host the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Hornets' Paul to miss second game with concussion
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul will miss a second consecutive game Wednesday night as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered Sunday night in Cleveland, The Times Picayune reported.

Rose leads Bulls over Paul-less Hornets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat New Orleans 85-77 on Monday night with Hornets star Chris Paul sidelined by a concussion. The four-time All-Star watched from the sideline after colliding with Cleveland's Ramon Sessions in Sunday's win and remains day to day. Without him, the Hornets put up a fight against the Central division leaders but were shut out over the...

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets sits out for concussion
New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul sat out Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls and remains day to day because of a concussion.

Paul taken off on stretcher as Hornets top Cavs
Chris Paul left the court on a stretcher with an apparent head injury in the New Orleans Hornets' 96-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.

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Paul leaves on stretcher in Hornets' win (AP)

Chris Paul left the court on a stretcher with an apparent head injury in the New Orleans Hornets' 96-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The four-time All-Star lost the ball in the third quarter driving into the lane as he was defended by Ramon Sessions and Samardo Samuels. As Paul tried to retrieve the ball, he hit his forehead on Sessions' right shoulder and...

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets taken off court on stretcher
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken from the floor on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during the third quarter Sunday night in the Hornets' game against Cleveland.

Paul hits head, leaves on stretcher (AP)
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken from the floor on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during the third quarter Sunday night in the Hornets' game against Cleveland. Paul lost the ball driving into the lane and hit his forehead on the right shoulder of Cleveland guard Ramon Sessions.

Paul sustains head injury vs. Cavs
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul was taken from the floor on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during the third quarter Sunday night in the Hornets' game against Cleveland.

Hornets beat Grizzlies, move into sixth in West
Chris Paul broke out of a scoring slump with 23 points and 14 assists, Willie Green keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 on Friday night.

Paul ends slump as Hornets top Grizzlies (AP)

Chris Paul broke out of a scoring slump with 23 points and 14 assists, Willie Green keyed a fourth-quarter rally and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 on Friday night. Paul, limited to 17 points over the previous three games, was 7 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 3 on 3-pointers.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul on speculation about his future free agency, possible landing with New York Knicks: 'Not a distraction'
Stating that the summer of 2012 is "a long time from now," a frustrated Chris Paul insisted on Wednesday night that he hasn't been distracted by the speculation surrounding his future.

Knicks roll by struggling Hornets 107-88 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Toney Douglas also scored 24 points in place of an injured Chauncey Billups, outplaying slumping Hornets All-Star Chris Paul in the point guard matchup.

Okafor returns, helps Hornets top Wolves (AP)

Trevor Ariza scored 18 points, making four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and eight assists to help the New Orleans Hornets breeze by Minnesota 95-81 Friday night and hand the Timberwolves their seventh straight loss. With leading scorer and starting power forward David West away from the team following a sudden death in his family, the Hornets didn't flinch.

Stephen Curry, Derrick Rose, John Wall, Russell Westbrook to compete in All-Star Skills Challenge
Stephen Curry, Derrick Rose, John Wall and Russell Westbrook were selected in fan voting to compete against Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge (AP)
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday. Fans had four weeks to vote online for players eligible through the "choose your squad" program.

Rose, Wall voted into Skills Challenge
Stephen Curry of Golden State, Derrick Rose of Chicago, John Wall of Washington and Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City were selected in fan voting to compete against New Orleans point guard Chris Paul in the NBA Skills Challenge on Saturday.

Paul hit with $15K fine for abusing ref
New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official following a loss to the New Jersey Nets.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets fined $15,000 for verbal abuse of ref
Hornets star Chris Paul has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official following a loss to the Nets.

Paul fined $15K for verbal abuse of ref (AP)
New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for verbal abuse of a game official following a loss to the New Jersey Nets. NBA vice president Stu Jackson announced the fine on Friday. Paul missed a shot late in regulation Wednesday night that gave New Jersey a chance to force overtime, then turned the ball over with 19 seconds left and the Hornets trailing by two.

Nets top struggling Paul, Hornets in OT (AP)

There aren't many nights when Chris Paul can take the blame for a New Orleans Hornets' loss. The Nets' 103-101 overtime win that snapped a three-game New Jersey losing streak and extended the Hornets' slide to four was one of them. Paul struggled, hitting 4 of 15 shots from the field and turning the ball over seven times.

Hornets drop Wizards to 0-25 on road (AP)

Jason Smith scored a career-high 20 points in a rare starting role and the New Orleans Hornets defeated Washington 97-89 on Tuesday night, dropping the Wizards to 0-25 on the road. Chris Paul had 15 points and nine assists and Trevor Ariza had 16 points for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game skid.

Gortat's 25 help Suns hold off Hornets (AP)

Instead of savoring backup center Marcin Gortat's career-high 25 points, the Phoenix Suns were left wondering how they nearly blew an eight-point lead in the final 18 seconds. The New Orleands Hornets were wondering what the officials were looking at in the wild final sequence in the Suns' 104-102 victory Sunday night.

Hornets tie team-record win streak at 10 (AP)

Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night. David West added 22 points as New Orleans kicked off a three-game West Coast trip by equaling the club's longest unbeaten run, also produced from Feb.

Hornets match franchise win streak
Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night.

Paul has double-double, Hornets win 10th in row
Chris Paul had 18 points and 17 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets matched a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory, beating the Golden State Warriors 112-103 on Wednesday night.

Hornets nip Thunder to extend win streak
Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

Hornets win ninth straight, top Thunder (AP)

Chris Paul made a critical steal with just more than 10 seconds left, David West swished a 17-foot fadeaway with 0.5 on the clock and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out their ninth straight victory, 91-89 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. Paul finished with 24 points, nine assists and three steals.

Hornets hold Hawks to all-time ATL low
Chris Paul scored 16 points and dished out eight assists in a laugher for the New Orleans Hornets, who took control late in the first half and held the Hawks to their lowest-scoring game in Atlanta history, a 100-59 rout Friday night.

Hornets hand Hawks historic 100-59 loss (AP)

Chris Paul scored 16 points and dished out eight assists in a laugher for the New Orleans Hornets, who took control late in the first half and held the Hawks to their lowest-scoring game in Atlanta history, a 100-59 rout Friday night. New Orleans cruised to its seventh straight win against a Hawks team that shot 29 percent and barely beat the franchise record for fewest points.

Thornton lifts surging Hornets to OT win (AP)

Marcus Thornton broke up an inbounds pass with 14 seconds left in overtime and then finished a fast break with a reverse layup, lifting New Orleans to a 103-102 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night that extended the Hornets' winning streak to six. Chris Paul had 20 points and 12 assists, and corralled the critical loose ball that was tipped by both Thornton and Trevor Ariza.

Hornets overcome travel woes, Bobcats (AP)

David West had 26 points and eight rebounds and the weary New Orleans Hornets took advantage of Tyrus Thomas' late ejection to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 88-81 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul added 19 points in the return to his home state for the Hornets, who after playing their second straight overtime game didn't arrive at their Charlotte hotel until 6:15...

Chris Paul would look good in purple and gold
Now that the NBA owns Chris Paul, the Lakers may be in luck.

Hornets hang on to beat Sixers 84-77 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul have the Hornets on their first three-game winning streak since before Thanksgiving. West scored 17 points and New Orleans held on for an 84-77 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Paul scored 15 points, using a speedy left-to-right dribble on a clutch driving layup off the glass with just under 20 seconds left to give the Hornets an 82-77 lead.

Ariza's season-high 22 help Hornets win (AP)

Trevor Ariza scored a season-high 22 points, Emeka Okafor had 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Chris Paul added 13 points and 11 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 92-81 on Saturday night. Ariza scored 13 points in the third quarter and New Orleans outscored Washington 26-15 to take a 68-62 lead.

Ariza's late 3 helps Hornets top Celtics (AP)

Trevor Ariza made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:34 to play and David West scored four of his 19 points in the final minute, helping the New Orleans Hornets pull out an 83-81 win over the injury-riddled Boston Celtics on Friday. Chris Paul had 20 points and 11 assists for New Orleans, which won for just the third time in seven games.

Phil Jackson upset by Hornets situation (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's "not happy" about the NBA's ownership of the Hornets and is pessimistic about the club's future in New Orleans. Speaking before tip-off against the Hornets on Wednesday night, Jackson said the league's takeover of the Hornets raises questions about who has the final say if a star like Chris Paul demands a trade.

Beasley leads Wolves by slumping Hornets (AP)

Michael Beasley had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-98 over the stumbling New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Wes Johnson added a career-high 24 points and made six 3-pointers for the Timberwolves, who have won back-to-back games for just the second time this season.

Paul, Hornets erase halftime deficit, beat Hawks
Chris Paul scored 22 points -- 13 in the pivotal third quarter -- and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-86 on Sunday night.

Paul helps Hornets get past Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul scored 22 points, 13 in the pivotal third quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-86 on Sunday night. Paul was 10 of 17 from the field and also had eight assists. David West scored 18 points, Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 15 rebounds, Trevor Ariza added 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jarrett Jack had 10 points.

Okafor's 21 and 10 power Hornets by Nets (AP)

Emeka Okafor had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Hornets beat the New Jersey Nets 105-91 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid. Chris Paul added 12 points and 14 assists for New Orleans. The Hornets built a 22-point lead in the second half and cruised from there. David West and Marcus Thornton each scored 18 points and Marco Belinelli added 14 for the Hornets, who shot 53.9 percent (41 of...

Dunleavy's tip-in at buzzer lifts Pacers (AP)

Mike Dunleavy's tip-in at the buzzer gave the Indiana Pacers a 94-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets had taken the lead on a jumper by David West with 3.9 seconds left. Indiana's Danny Granger's long shot rattled around the rim, and Dunleavy was uncontested for the rebound under the hoop.

Hornets dominate boards, crush Jazz at home
David West scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 11 points and 10 assists, and New Orleans won its second straight, 100-71 over the Jazz on Friday night.

West, Paul power Hornets by Jazz 100-71 (AP)

David West's accuracy and Utah's shooting slump combined to give the Hornets an easy night. West scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 11 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans won its second straight, 100-71 over the Jazz on Friday night. Hornets reserve guard Marcus Thornton, seeing a sudden surge in playing time, scored 19 in his second-straight double-digit performance, while Trevor...

Hornets swarm back from 23 down to top Kings
Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets completed a franchise-record 23-point comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-91 on Wednesday night.

Hornets come from 23 down to beat Kings (AP)

Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets completed a franchise-record 23-point comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-91 on Wednesday night. Marcus Thornton scored a season-high 19 points, including 13 during a crucial 6-minute span in the third quarter when the Hornets climbed back into the game.

Westbrook, Durant get Thunder by Hornets (AP)

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant keep living up to their reputation as the most prolific scoring duo in the league. Westbrook had 29 points and 10 assists, Durant scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Friday night. Westbrook scored 16 points in the second half, including an 18-foot jumper as he was fouled by Chris Paul to give the Thunder a 93-87...

Hornets win after NBA announces takeover (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets didn't look at all distracted by the NBA's impending takeover of their team. West scored 25 points, Chris Paul had 14 assists and the Hornets won their first game since the league announced its planned purchase of the club, 93-74 over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Knicks win seventh straight road game (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 116-99 on Sunday, extending their road winning streak to seven games. Landry Fields had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Raymond Felton had 18 points for the Knicks, who matched their longest road winning streak since a seven-game run between Dec.

Hornets avoid 3-game skid, beat Bobcats (AP)

David West scored 22 points and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-73 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul dished out 14 assists for New Orleans, which snapped a two-game skid. Charlotte scored only four points over the last 9:04, during which the Hornets closed the game on an 18-4 run that turned what had been a close game with 16 lead...

Hornets rip Blazers to get back on track (AP)

Reserve Willie Green scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, Trevor Ariza added 18, and the New Orleans Hornets got back on track with a 97-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Chris Paul had 16 points and 13 assists for the Hornets, who had one of the best starts in the NBA but had dropped two of their previous three games on a West Coast road trip.

Williams leads Jazz to rout of Hornets (AP)

Deron Williams had 26 points and 11 assists, Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and C.J. Miles provided big plays down the stretch, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Hornets 105-87 on Wednesday night. The Hornets dropped their second straight and fell to 11-3. Williams had eight assists in the first quarter, and 14 points by halftime.

Hornets improve to 11-1, beat Kings (AP)

David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Hornets have won three straight to match San Antonio for the best record in the NBA. Donte Greene had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Sacramento.

West's steal helps Hornets hold off Mavs (AP)

David West scored 17 points and stole the ball from Dirk Nowitzki with 2 seconds left to preserve the New Orleans Hornets' 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. After Jason Kidd had forced a turnover on an inbound pass, Dallas, trailing 98-97, was trying to set up for a potential game-winning shot when West stole the ball and made one of two free throws for the final...

Mavs hand Hornets first loss, 98-95 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jumper in the final minute, and the Dallas Mavericks handed the New Orleans Hornets their first loss of the season, 98-95 on Monday night. New Orleans, which had been off to a franchise-best 8-0 start, got 22 points from Chris Paul, but only two came in the second half.

Hornets stay unbeaten, improve to 8-0 (AP)

The unbeaten New Orleans Hornets won their eighth in a row, with David West and Marco Belinelli each scoring 18 points Saturday night in a 107-87 win over the Portland Trail Blazers 107-87. The Hornets, the only undefeated team in the NBA, led from start to finish. They have held every one of their opponents below 100 points.

Hornets top Clippers, stay unbeaten
Jerryd Bayless nailed a 15-foot jumper, the Clippers called timeout and Chris Paul sprinted off the bench to give Bayless a soaring shoulder bump.

Hornets move to 7-0, roll past Clippers (AP)

Jerryd Bayless nailed a 15-foot jumper, the Clippers called timeout and Chris Paul sprinted off the bench to give Bayless a soaring shoulder bump. After a shaky first few outings with New Orleans, Bayless was suddenly taking over a game in the fourth quarter, much like the three-time All-Star he backs up.

Hornets remain unbeaten by clubbing Clippers
The Hornets' reserve guards gave Chris Paul an easy night and powered surging New Orleans to its most lopsided victory of the young season.

Hornets move to 7-0, roll past Clippers (AP)

The Hornets' reserve guards gave Chris Paul an easy night and powered surging New Orleans to its most lopsided victory of the young season. Willie Green scored 19 points and Jarryd Bayless added 15, helping the Hornets remain unbeaten with a 101-82 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.

Hornets drop Clippers, remain unbeaten
The Hornets' reserve guards gave Chris Paul an easy night and powered surging New Orleans to its most lopsided victory of the young season.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets are rolling. The Milwaukee Bucks are sputtering -- and growing increasingly frustrated. David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and New Orleans remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over Milwaukee on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

Hornets extend club-record start to 6-0 (AP)
David West made 10-of-12 shots and scored a season-high 25 points, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with an 87-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Chris Paul and Marco Belinelli each added 14 for the Hornets, who at 6-0 are off to their best start in franchise history.

Hornets beat Heat 96-93 to stay unbeaten (AP)
Emeka Okafor evoked memories of his dominant college days and helped Chris Paul get the best of his buddy, LeBron James. Okafor had a season-high 26 points and 13 rebounds, Paul had 13 points and 19 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets remained unbeaten with a 96-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Paul, Okafor lead Hornets past Heat
Emeka Okafor evoked memories of his dominant college days and helped Chris Paul get the best of his buddy, LeBron James.

Hornets go to 4-0, keep Rockets winless (AP)

New Orleans coach Monty Williams wanted to make sure his team didn't underestimate the struggling Houston Rockets. So the first-year coach repeatedly asked his players how they would feel if they didn't have a win this season. The team used that mindset to remain unbeaten as Chris Paul scored 25 points, Marco Belinelli added 18 and the Hornets beat the winless Rockets 107-99 on Wednesday...

Hornets go to 4-0, keep Rockets winless (AP)
Chris Paul scored 25 points, Marco Belinelli added 18 and the New Orleans Hornets beat the winless Houston Rockets 107-99 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten. The Hornets have won all four games this season to match the best start in franchise history. Houston dropped to 0-4. The game was tied in the fourth quarter before New Orleans scored four quick points to take a 95-91 lead.

Paul, Hornets drop Spurs to reach 3-0
Tony Parker began the day by signing a $50 million contract extension. He ended it on the bench in the fourth quarter, watching Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets remain unbeaten.

Hornets improve to 3-0 under Williams (AP)

Chris Paul scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets emerged as the only unbeaten team in the Southwest Division with a 99-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. David West added 18 points and the Hornets got first-year coach Monty Williams off to a 3-0 start after a win over his former coach and mentor, Gregg Popovich.

Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)
Monty Williams is getting the hang of this head coaching thing -- with a big assist from Chris Paul. Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept their rookie coach unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second...

Hornets improve to 2-0 with win versus Nuggets
Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Hornets 2-0 after beating Nuggets 101-95 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 18 points and the New Orleans Hornets kept rookie coach Monty Williams unbeaten with a 101-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. David West scored 17 points and Emeka Okafor, who did not attempt a shot in the Hornets' opener on Wednesday, added 13 points in the club's second game.

Paul's 17 and 16 get Hornets by Bucks (AP)
Chris Paul spent the past couple months dismissing the trade talk swirling around him and insisting that he was committed to giving the Hornets' new regime a fair chance. In the regular season opener, he played like he meant it. Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday...

Paul's 17 points, 16 assists lead Hornets to win
Chris Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Monty Williams a victory in his NBA head coaching debut, 95-91 over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Paul's 17 and 16 get Hornets by Bucks (AP)

Monty Williams convinced Chris Paul to give the Hornets' new regime a chance, and Paul helped Williams win his debut as a head coach. Paul had 17 points and 16 assists, and New Orleans held on for a 95-91 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night in the regular season opener for both clubs.

Hornets acquire G Bayless from Blazers (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have acquired point guard Jerryd Bayless from the Portland Trail Blazers for a conditional future first-round pick. The deal Saturday gives Bayless a chance to back up All-Star Chris Paul and reunites him with new Hornets coach Monty Williams, an assistant in Portland the last two seasons.

Chris Paul expresses curiosity about overhauled New Orleans Hornets
For now, it appears that the New Orleans Hornets made enough front-office, coaching and roster changes to get Chris Paul attention.

Paul curious about overhauled Hornets (AP)
For now, it appears that the New Orleans Hornets made enough front-office, coaching and roster changes to get Chris Paul attention. In time, the club may even regain their star guard's affection. "I think what excites me is the unknown, not knowing what to expect," Paul said Monday on the eve of the Hornets' first day of training camp.

US needs more from reserves at worlds (AP)
The last U.S. basketball team was so stacked that Dwyane Wade was the sixth man. Chris Paul and Chris Bosh were also part of that second unit, one good enough to beat any starting five in the world. When Mike Krzyzewski looked down at the bench he has now Monday, it sure didn't seem he liked what he saw.

Jordan puts on hoops clinic in Harlem
First, Dwyane Wade blocked shots from elementary school kids. Then Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul swatted away questions about their NBA futures.

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul mum on future at Michael Jordan clinic in NY
Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul wouldn't discuss their futures while playing at Michael Jordan's clinic in New York.

Anthony, Paul refuse to discuss futures (AP)
First, Dwyane Wade blocked shots from elementary school kids. Then Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul swatted away questions about their NBA futures. The three NBA stars were at Harlem's famed Rucker Park on Friday for a basketball clinic put on by Michael Jordan's shoe company. His Airness himself showed up, too, talking to kids about the importance of extra effort.

Anthony, Paul to play in 2012 Olympics (AP)
Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul want to defend their Olympic gold medals. On Thursday night, they dropped by to see the players who can earn them the chance. The U.S. national team scrimmaged at Radio City Music Hall, where they were followed by a Jay-Z performance. The Blue team won 49-47 in overtime -- it was sudden death to prepare the venue for the concert -- on Tyson Chandler's dunk on a lob...

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul attend NBA-union bargaining session
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are among the players that have attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union.

Stars attend negotiating session (AP)
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul were among the players who attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union Thursday. "It's important for me that all of us, as being the faces of the NBA, to be involved in the negotiations and what's going on," Anthony said as he left.

Big stars attend negotiating session
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are among the players that have attended a negotiating session between the NBA and the union.

Hornets, Pacers get help in trades
The Hornets aim to placate Chris Paul by trading his backup.

Paul noncommittal on future with Hornets (AP)
Chris Paul jumped at the chance to express his love for New Orleans during his annual youth basketball camp on Tuesday. Only the subject of his future with the Hornets gave him pause. Paul said his meeting with Hornets general manager Dell Demps, head coach Monty Williams and team president Hugh Weber on Monday "went really well." He added that he was "excited" by Williams'...

NBA issues memo to all teams warning against illegal contact with Chris Paul
The NBA has issued an unexpected, leaguewide memorandum to its teams Tuesday to remind them about tampering regulations and specifically warn them about illegal contact with Chris Paul.

New Orleans Hornets turning away calls on Chris Paul, sources say
The Hornets prepared for their highly anticipated sitdown with star guard Chris Paul by turning away the latest flurry of trade calls from other teams, according to NBA front-office sources.

Chris Paul meets with Hornets
Did the Hornets change Chris Paul's mind about leaving New Orleans?

New Orleans Hornets say Chris Paul meeting didn't include trade talk
Hornets general manager Dell Demps says star guard Chris Paul did not request a trade during a meeting with New Orleans executives.

Hornets GM: Paul didn't request trade
Hornets general manager Dell Demps says star guard Chris Paul did not request a trade during a meeting with New Orleans executives.

Sources: Chris Paul's preferred destination is now Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic have replaced the New York Knicks as the top team on Chris Paul's wish list of destinations, according to league sources.

Chris Paul puts out trade wish list, topped by New York Knicks, sources say
The New York Knicks are the first team on Chris Paul's wish list of clubs he'd like New Orleans to trade him to, according to sources.

Report: Hornets star Paul wants trade
Chris Paul's rumored efforts to leave New Orleans may be gaining steam.

Paul shouldn't follow LeBron's path
Come on, Chris Paul -- don't pull a LeBron.

New Orleans Hornets president: No uncertainty with owners
New Orleans Hornets team president Hugh Weber said Tuesday that the slow pace of the club's planned ownership change has no bearing on the franchise's ability to make key changes aimed at building a winner around star guard Chris Paul.

Report: Paul joins LRMR Marketing
A person familiar with the deal says the Hornets' Chris Paul has joined LeBron James' marketing company.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets severs ties with longtime agents
Chris Paul has left the agency that has handled his marketing and basketball contracts since he entered the NBA.Chris Paul has left the agency that has handled his marketing and basketball contracts since he entered the NBA.

Paul severs relationship with agents (AP)
Chris Paul has left the agency that has handled his marketing and basketball contracts since he entered the NBA. Octagon basketball managing director Jeff Austin, who negotiated Paul's current four-year, $68 million contract with the New Orleans Hornets, confirmed on Thursday that Paul has ended his five-year relationship with the agency.

Hornets exec: 'No question' Paul will be here
Hornets president Hugh Weber said Saturday there is "no question'' that Chris Paul will still be with New Orleans when next season begins.

New Orleans Hornets' president says 'no question' Chris Paul will be with team next season
Hornets president Hugh Weber says there is "no question" Chris Paul will still be with New Orleans when next season begins.

Chris Paul says New Orleans Hornets must show urgency via upgrades
Chris Paul says he isn't interested in waiting several more years for the New Orleans Hornets to become a title contender.

Paul wants Hornets to upgrade roster (AP)
Chris Paul says he isn't interested in waiting several more years for the New Orleans Hornets to become a title contender. The 25-year-old guard says he loves New Orleans and holds his new coach, Monty Williams, in high regard. But he does want the Hornets to show their commitment to winning by upgrading the roster this summer.

Hornets owners: No plan to trade Paul (AP)
The Hornets' owners say Chris Paul is the cornerstone of their franchise and that their goal going into Thursday's draft is to build around the three-time All-Star -- not to trade him. Owner George Shinn says in a statement released Wednesday that he and partner Gary Chouest want to see Paul in a Hornets uniform for the remainder of his career.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets wants to win, open to trade
With trade speculation swirling around him, Chris Paul said Wednesday that he's open to a trade if the New Orleans Hornets aren't committed to winning championships.

Hornets ownership discounts chances of Paul trade
The New Orleans Hornets' ownership on Wednesday sharply discounted the possibility of trading Chris Paul before Thursday's NBA draft or at any point this offseason.

New Orleans Hornets new coach doesn't want Chris Paul traded
Hornets coach Monty Williams says Chris Paul was "the main thing" that excited him about taking his new job and that he could not envision entering next season without the three-time All Star.

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul making slow recovery from injuries
Coming off what he calls "the longest stretch of my career," New Orleans guard Chris Paul is making slow progress in his rehabilitation from numerous injuries and is eager to play for new Hornets coach Monty Williams.

Hornets' Paul making slow recovery (AP)
Coming off what he calls "the longest stretch of my career," New Orleans guard Chris Paul is making slow progress in his rehabilitation from numerous injuries and is eager to play for new Hornets coach Monty Williams. His summer plans, including playing for the United States in the world championships, remain far from certain.

Finger injury to keep New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul out for year
Chris Paul will miss the remainder of the season because of a ligament tear in the middle finger of his right hand.

Hornets PG Paul to miss rest of season (AP)
Chris Paul will miss the remainder of the season because of a ligament tear in the middle finger of his right hand. Paul played through the injury for several games, but appeared to aggravate it further while guarding Morris Peterson during a 1-on-1 drill after Tuesday's regular practice had ended.

Paul's double-double boosts Hornets past Lakers
Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night.

Paul's 15 and 13 get Hornets past Lakers (AP)
Chris Paul had his first double-double since returning from injury with 15 points and 13 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-100 on Monday night. David West scored 20 points for New Orleans, while Marcus Thornton had 18 points and fellow rookie Darren Collison, a former UCLA standout, added 17 points against his hometown team.

Fantasy Fast Break: Paul is back, but now what?
Chris Paul is back. What does that mean for Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton? How will the Cavaliers front court change with Zydrunas Ilgauskas back? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on those two topics and much more in his Fantasy Fast Break.




Chris Paul: Returning to New OrleansHornets is right thing to do
Even with the Hornets all but eliminated from the playoffs, Chris Paul said that returning from his left knee injury for the last 11 games was the right thing to do for his team and for him.

Source: New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul eyeing return this week
Chris Paul is on the verge of a long-awaited return to New Orleans Hornets' lineup.

Hornets beat Mavericks in Paul's return (AP)
Chris Paul played for the first time in 25 games, and Marcus Thornton scored 28 points to help the Hornets to a 115-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Returning from a left knee injury, Paul started but was limited to 21 minutes and had 11 points. He helped New Orleans pull away in the fourth quarter, but rookie Darren Collison ran the floor when the Hornets had a remarkable run...

Paul limited in return as Hornets put away Mavs
Chris Paul played for the first time in 25 games, and Marcus Thornton scored 28 points to help the Hornets to a 115-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul returns to lineup Monday against Dallas Mavericks
Chris Paul has been placed in the starting lineup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Week 22 Fantasy Basketball Planner
High stakes for Week 22 with the Fantasy playoffs in full swing. Will owners finally get Chris Paul back from his extended absence? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and shares some of his sleepers for the coming week in his Fantasy Planner.




Fantasy Fast Break: Chris is warming up
When might Chris Paul make his return and how will it impact Darren Collison? Can owners go back to trusting Jose Calderon, Marcus Camby and Leandro Barbosa? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and more in his Fantasy Fast Break.




New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic out with abdominal strain
Forward Peja Stojakovic joined All-Star point guard Chris Paul on the injured list Wednesday, and he's expected to miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain.

Stojakovic to miss at least 2 weeks (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets' depleted starting lineup is taking another hit. Forward Peja Stojakovic joined All-Star point guard Chris Paul on the injured list Wednesday, and he's expected to miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain. "That's a minimum timeframe, and it will all be dictated by the healing process," Jeff Bower, the Hornets' coach and general...

Mavericks' Butler returns vs. Hornets (AP)
Caron Butler is back in the Dallas Mavericks lineup. Butler had missed the past two games after a bad reaction to medication before returning to the starting lineup Sunday night against the New Orleans Hornets, who were again without All-Star guard Chris Paul. Paul missed his 14th game because of a left knee injury and could miss another week to three weeks.

Collison's triple-double lifts Hornets (AP)

Rookie Darren Collison registered his first career triple-double with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Indiana Pacers 107-101 on Friday night. Collison joined injured star Chris Paul as the only Hornets to record triple-doubles since former New Orleans point guard Baron Davis had one on Jan.

New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul says injury a blessing in disguise
Chris Paul says his left knee injury could be a "blessing in disguise" for the New Orleans Hornets.

Collison's 24 lift Hornets over Bobcats (AP)

Darren Collison scored a career-high 24 points filling in for Chris Paul, David West added 21 points, and the New Orleans Hornets gave Emeka Okafor a victory in his return to Charlotte, 104-99 over the listless Bobcats on Saturday night. In the first regular-season meeting since the July trade that sent Okafor to New Orleans for Tyson Chandler, the Hornets rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit...

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul to miss 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday afternoon for a meniscal repair, the team said in a news release.

Hornets star Paul to have knee surgery; timetable unclear
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul will have knee surgery and likely miss the All-Star game.

Paul to have knee surgery Thursday (AP)
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul will have knee surgery and likely miss the All-Star game. New Orleans Hornets coach Jeff Bower said Paul will have surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. The All-Star weekend is Feb. 12-14 in Dallas. Paul hurt the knee last Wednesday against Golden State, then aggravated the injury when he collided with a camera while chasing an errant pass in...

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets to have surgery on left knee Thursday
Hornets point guard Chris Paul will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the team said Wednesday.

Fantasy Fast Break: Will Darren be dangerous?
With Chris Paul likely out a while, how much of an impact will Darren Collison make? What is Kurt Rambis doing with his rotations in Minnesota? Our Sergio Gonzalez takes a look at that and more in his weekly Fantasy Fast Break.




Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets out indefinitely with knee injury
Hornets' All-Star point guard Chris Paul is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.

Suns hold off Paul-less Hornets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 25 points and Grant Hill hit two late key baskets and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the New Orleans Hornets 109-100 on Monday. The Hornets played their second game in a row without All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury that coach Jeff Bower said could require surgery.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul will undergo knee surgery
Hornets guard Chris Paul will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his knee on Monday and will miss at least a month, a sources confirmed to ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul out vs. Grizzlies with bruised knee
New Orleans point guard Chris Paul, the Hornets' leading scorer, will not play in Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a bruised left knee.

Paul takes over, scores 38 in Hornets' victory
Chris Paul scored 38 points to lead five New Orleans starters in double figures and the Hornets beat the Golden State Warriors 123-110 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in five games.

Hornets continue surge behind Paul's 38 (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets have used their successful month to take hold of eighth place in the talented Western Conference, a key step for this improving franchise. Chris Paul scored 38 points to lead five New Orleans starters in double figures and the Hornets beat the Golden State Warriors 123-110 on Wednesday night for their fourth win in five games.

Paul's jumper lifts Hornets in Portland (AP)

Chris Paul made a 15-foot jumper with 3.8 seconds remaining, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 98-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. With the Hornets trailing by a point, Paul was left wide open at the free throw line when he caught a pass and buried the shot. Paul led all scorers with 24 points, and also had 12 assists.

Posey beats buzzer again as Hornets win (AP)

James Posey scored on a driving layup at the buzzer for the second straight game, this time lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 96-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The play came two nights after he did the exact same thing with 1.1 seconds to play to beat the Memphis Grizzlies.

Hornets top Grizzlies on Posey's layup (AP)

James Posey's driving layup with 1.1 seconds left gave the New Orleans Hornets a 113-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Chris Paul scored 10 of his 21 points in the last 4:20 and had 13 assists as the Hornets rallied from a late nine-point deficit to win it on Posey's basket.

West fuels Hornets to 4th straight over Pacers
David West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.

Paul nears triple-double, lifts Hornets (AP)

David West and the New Orleans Hornets keep showing they can't be counted out in the Western Conference. West scored 24 points and Chris Paul just missed a triple-double, leading the Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. New Orleans (21-18), which began the season 3-8, has won eight of 10 to move within five games of Southwest Division leader Dallas.

Hornets earn seventh win in 8 games (AP)

Chris Paul had 15 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the seventh time in eight games, 108-94 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic, hitting at least four 3-pointers in a game for the ninth time this season, scored 20 points to help New Orleans beat the Clippers a 12th consecutive time.

Hornets beat Wizards, win sixth straight (AP)

Chris Paul scored eight of his 26 points in the final three minutes Sunday to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their sixth-straight win, 115-110 over a Washington Wizards team that has turned its game up a notch since the suspension of Gilbert Arenas. Peja Stojakovic scored 20 points, and Paul added 14 assists for the Hornets, who have won three straight away from home to improve their record to...

Paul's layup helps Hornets hold off Nets (AP)

Chris Paul hit a driving scoop as he was fouled with 7.6 seconds left, and the New Orleans Hornets narrowly averted a stunning loss at home by beating the New Jersey Nets 103-99 on Friday night. The Hornets had blown a 15-point lead and trailed 99-98 before Paul capped an 11-point, 18-assist performance by putting New Orleans back up for good.

Hornets above .500 after win in Oklahoma (AP)

Chris Paul stopped at his favorite restaurants, swung by his old house and got a warm reception when he got introduced in his latest visit to Oklahoma City. Then came a noticeably less friendly reception from the town the New Orleans Hornets' temporarily called home after Hurricane Katrina. Paul had 14 points and 13 assists and drove for a key layup in the final minute of the Hornets' 95-92...

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets in Utah (AP)

Chris Paul stole the ball and drove for a layup with 27 seconds left to help New Orleans end a late threat by the Jazz and seal a 91-87 win Monday night, the Hornets' first in Utah in almost four years. Paul scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and Devin Brown finished with a career-high 30 points as the Hornets overcame 19 turnovers and ended a six-game losing streak at Utah.

Hornets hold off Jazz as Paul's theft seals win
Chris Paul stole the ball and drove for a layup with 27 seconds left to help New Orleans end a late threat by the Jazz and seal a 91-87 win Monday night, the Hornets' first in Utah in almost four years.

West finishes late run to lift Hornets vs. Rockets
Chris Paul had 28 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game on a 13-2 run to pull out a 99-95 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

Paul, late run push Hornets by Rockets (AP)

Chris Paul had 28 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game on a 13-2 run to pull out a 99-95 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 16 rebounds for New Orleans, and David West added 14 points, including a jumper that gave the Hornets the lead for good with 47.6 seconds left after the Rockets had led by seven late in the fourth...

West helps Hornets hold off Heat 95-91 (AP)

David West scored six of his 21 points in the last 55 seconds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Miami Heat 95-91 on Wednesday night. Chris Paul had 18 points and nine assists, and Emeka Okafor had 15 points, 14 rebounds and a key block on Udonis Haslem in the final 30 seconds, helping the Hornets end a two-game skid and snap Miami's three-game winning streak.

Paul's triple-double not enough as Rockets rally
Aaron Brooks scored 27 points, Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets overcame Chris Paul's triple-double and David West's career game in a 108-100 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.

West has 44, Paul triple-double in loss (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored 27 points, Luis Scola added 13 points and 12 rebounds and the Houston Rockets overcame Chris Paul's triple-double and David West's career game in a 108-100 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night. Paul had 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his 11th career triple-double and first this season.

Thunder clip Suns with help from Durant's 38
Chris Paul had the kind of help the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors simply cannot give Monta Ellis at this point.

Paul helps Hornets extend Warriors' skid (AP)

Chris Paul scored 20 points and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Golden State Warriors their seventh straight loss, 108-102 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 10 points and 14 rebounds for New Orleans, which trailed late in the third quarter before surging ahead for good with a 13-2 run. David West scored 14 points and Peja Stojakovic had 13 for the Hornets.

Paul's 30 and 19 lift Hornets by Nuggets (AP)

Chris Paul had 30 points and a season-high 19 assists, and narrowly missed a triple-double with nine rebounds, to lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 98-92 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Paul scored 26 points in the second half, and with his assists combined for 41 of the Hornets' 52 points over the final two quarters.

Paul flirts with triple-double to lift Hornets to win
Chris Paul had 30 points and a season-high 19 assists, and narrowly missed a triple-double with nine rebounds, to lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 98-92 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

Mavs win despite Dirk's season-low 10 (AP)

J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 points in the final 59 seconds, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Barea scored 19 points in the first half, helping Dallas build an early 21-point lead.

Young trio giving Timberwolves hope
The Timberwolves lose again on Chris Paul's last-second shot, but they have a solid nucleus for the future, Charley Rosen says.

Paul's late layup gets Hornets by Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul taught rookie Jonny Flynn another lesson. Paul streaked past Flynn on an inbounds pass to hit a layup with 1.4 seconds left and lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 97-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Paul finished with 15 points and 14 assists. Trailing by one point with 3.9 seconds to go, Paul threw an inbounds pass to David West.

Paul's layup knocks back Wolves with 1.4 left
Chris Paul streaked past Jonny Flynn on an inbounds pass to hit a layup with 1.4 seconds left and lift the New Orleans Hornets to a 97-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Hornets hold on to beat Kings 96-94 (AP)

David West had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-94 on Tuesday night. Andres Nocioni had a chance to tied it when he rebounded Tyreke Evans' miss and was fouled with just over a second left. He missed his first free throw, then was forced to miss the second in hopes of a putback that never had a chance because of a Kings lane...

Paul nears triple-double in return as Hornets win
Chris Paul came close to a triple-double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle, and Devin Brown had 19 points in the New Orleans Hornets' 98-89 victory over thge Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Paul returns, leads Hornets over Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul came close to a triple-double in his return after missing eight games because of a sprained ankle, and Devin Brown had 19 points in the New Orleans Hornets' 98-89 victory over thge Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paul finished with 16 points, 15 assists and a season-best eight steals, one off his career high.

New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul and Minnesota Timberwolves F Kevin Love make return
Two-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night after missing eight games, and Kevin Love played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season.

Hornets' Paul back, Wolves' Love debuts (AP)
Two-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul returned to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night after missing eight games, and Kevin Love played for the Minnesota Timberwolves for the first time this season. Paul, the runner-up to the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for NBA MVP in 2007-08, has been out since spraining his left ankle against Portland on Nov.

Paul, Stojakovic to return to Hornets' lineup
The New Orleans Hornets announed Chris Paul and Peja Stojakovic would return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hornets beat Clips for Bower's first win (AP)

David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. With Chris Paul out, point guards Darren Collison and Bobby Brown scored 12 apiece and combined for 11 assists as New Orleans snapped a three-game losing streak.

Hornets star Paul has ankle sprain; return unclear
Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets. The team says an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. Paul twisted his left ankle in the Hornets' loss Friday night to Portland. Team spokesman Dennis Rogers said Monday that Paul will be evaluated daily but remains out indefinitely. In 10 games this season, Paul has averaged 23.8 points and 9.2 assists.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets has ankle sprain, tests confirm
Further tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets.

Streaking Hawks rout Paul-less Hornets (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 26 points, Jamal Crawford added 21, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 121-98 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. The Hornets were without Chris Paul, who stayed home after spraining his ankle from the night before, and have lost three straight and five of six.

Paul unsure Hornets had to fire Scott (AP)
Chris Paul's loss was Tim Floyd's gain. From here on into the foreseeable future, they'll win and lose together. Paul said he was not sure firing Byron Scott as head coach was the change the struggling New Orleans Hornets needed to make. Floyd said the opportunity to rejoin the club as a top assistant "seemed like a perfect scenario for me." Floyd, a former head coach for New...

Hornets fall to Blazers in 1st game without Scott
LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 13 rebounds, helping Portland to an 86-78 victory over a New Orleans team on Friday night that lost Chris Paul to a sprained ankle while trying to adjust to new head coach Jeff Bower.

Paul injured, Hornets lose Bower's debut (AP)

LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 13 rebounds, helping Portland to an 86-78 victory over a New Orleans team on Friday night that lost Chris Paul to a sprained ankle while trying to adjust to new head coach Jeff Bower. The Hornets trailed for most of their first game since the firing of Byron Scott on Thursday.

New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul leaves game with ankle injury
Chris Paul had to be helped off the court by teammates after apparently injuring his left ankle late in the third quarter of the Hornets' home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Hornets PG Paul leaves with injury
Chris Paul had to be helped off the court by teammates after apparently injuring his left ankle late in the third quarter of the Hornets' home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Moments after setting up Hilton Armstrong's dunk, Paul appeared to land on Joel Przybilla's foot, before falling hard to the court and writhing in pain. It was the same ankle New Orleans' star point guard twisted earlier in the week during a victory in Los Angeles over the Clippers.

Hornets' star Paul unsure coach Scott had to go
Chris Paul's loss was Tim Floyd's gain. From here on into the foreseeable future, they'll win and lose together. Paul said he was not sure firing Byron Scott as head coach was the change the struggling New Orleans Hornets needed to make. Floyd said the opportunity to rejoin the club as a top assistant "seemed like a perfect scenario for me.

Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets not sure firing Byron Scott was neccesary
Chrios Paul said he was not sure firing Byron Scott as head coach was the change the struggling New Orleans Hornets needed to make.

Hornets end Clippers' 3-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 24 points and 10 assists on a sore ankle, Devin Brown scored 25 points and the New Orleans Hornets bounced right back from a blowout loss with a 112-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. David West added 17 points and nine rebounds in just New Orleans' second win in six games.

Raptors use big run to defeat Hornets (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 27 points and the Toronto Raptors used a 27-4 run in the third quarter to take control of a 107-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. The Raptors trailed 56-51 before hitting a barrage of open 3-pointers to put the game away. Bosh?s 3 gave them the lead for good, 57-56, and Hedo Turkoglu and Andrea Bargnani both hit three 3s in the next 7 minutes as Toronto went...

Peja, Paul lead Hornets past Mavs in OT (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. David West scored 25 points and Bobby Brown 18 points for the Hornets, including a 3 and a breakaway dunk in overtime.

Paul sparks Hornets to OT win over Mavericks
Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

NBA won't penalize Paul or Rondo (AP)
The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and was blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory over New Orleans on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under the...

NBA will not take action against Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo or New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul
The NBA confirmed Thursday that no further action will be taken against either Rajon Rondo or Chris Paul after tensions ran high all night between the two guards in Sunday's Celtics-Hornets game in Boston.

No penalties for Hornets' Paul, Celts' Rondo
The NBA will not penalize Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo for an incident between them after a recent game in Boston. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and was blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory over New Orleans on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under the basket.

Paul can't do it all for Hornets
As good as Chris Paul is, he can't help the Hornets beat the Knicks and can't make NO a contender by himself, Charley Rosen says.

NBA reviewing Paul-Rondo incident (AP)
The NBA is reviewing the postgame incident in Boston involving New Orleans guard Chris Paul and the Celtics' Rajon Rondo. Paul pursued Rondo toward the Celtics' locker room and had to be blocked by Boston assistant coaches after the Celtics' 97-87 victory on Sunday night. The point guards had been assessed matching technical fouls in the second quarter after they got tangled up under...

NBA reviewing exchanges between Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul
The NBA is reviewing interactions between Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul in Sunday's Celtics-Hornets game.

Celtics beat Hornets to stay undefeated (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics improved to 4-0 with a 97-87 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Chris Paul scored 22 points with eight assists for New Orleans, and then had to be held back after the game when he tried to follow the Celtics off the court to their locker room.

Paul's offense, Okafor's defense power Hornets
Chris Paul scored 31 points and Emeka Okafor capped another strong performance by blocking Kevin Martin's tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night.

Paul, Okafor lead Hornets past Kings (AP)

Chris Paul scored 31 points and Emeka Okafor capped another strong performance by blocking Kevin Martin's tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night. Okafor, who missed the entire preseason with a sprained toe, finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for his second straight double-double with New Orleans.

Collison, Thornton make NBA debut Thursday - Darren Collison (G) New Orleans Hornets
Hornets rookies Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton will make their NBA preseason debut Friday night against the Bobcats. Collison will replace Bobby Brown as Chris Paul's backup and Thornton will replace Devin Brown in relief of Morris Peterson.

Paul OK playing with replacement refs (AP)
Because of his size, many teams will always try to be physical with Chris Paul. Yet the All-Star guard isn't worried about play getting out of hand if his games are being called by replacement officials. "No, no," Paul said Monday. "I don't worry about replacement referees. End of the day, you're reffing the game." The NBA and its referees union have failed to reach...

LeBron James, Chris Paul bike way through Akron for charity
LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown -- on two wheels.

James' bike-a-thon rolls through Akron (AP)
LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown -- on two wheels. The U.S. Olympic teammates and close friends rode through the city's streets on Saturday as James hosted his annual "King for Kids" charity bike-a-thon. James and Paul pushed the pace in the lead group of bicyclists.

Tour de LeBron goes through Akron
LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown - on two wheels. The U.S. Olympic teammates and close friends rode through the city's streets Saturday as James hosted his annual "King for Kids" charity bike-a-thon. James and Paul pushed the pace in the lead group of bicyclists, pedaling past James' former high school St. Vincent-St. Mary and the city's zoo on the 8-mile route. James, of course, was the first to cross the finish line.

Hornets' Paul impressed with China (AP)
Chris Paul discovered he didn't really need a translator to teach young players in China some of the skills he uses so effectively in the NBA. "The best thing about the whole situation was the fact that, with basketball, there's no language barrier," Paul said. Paul spent the early part of this week in the world's most populous country, serving as an instructor at a basketball...

Hornets G Paul making trip to China (AP)
Chris Paul was so taken by basketball's popularity in China during the Beijing Olympics that he's adding a Chinese flair to his signature shoe and making a return trip for the first time since receiving his gold medal. Paul said he felt like a member of the Beatles while touring the country with Team USA last summer and that he continues to be amazed at China's passion for the sport.

New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul bringing basketball talent back to China
Chris Paul was so taken by basketball's popularity in China during the Beijing Olympics that he's adding a Chinese flair to his signature shoe and making a return trip for the first time since receiving his gold medal.

Wade ditches Converse for Nike's Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the company's once-thriving basketball business.

Wade leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan Brand
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the company's once-thriving basketball business.

Wade leaving Converse for Nike (AP)
NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade is changing shoes, making the switch from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. Nike announced Friday that the star Miami Heat guard will now be representing the Jumpman label, joining the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Derek Jeter. Wade had three years remaining on his deal with Converse, which had him as the centerpiece of its attempt to reinvigorate the...

Paul's 3 at buzzer gives Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul capped a 27-point performance with an off-balance 3-pointer as time expired, lifting the hobbled New Orleans Hornets to a 103-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points for New Orleans. The Hornets started the game without David West (back) and lost center Tyson Chandler (left ankle) late in the second...

Hornets hand Pistons fifth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 14 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets hand the Detroit Pistons their fifth straight loss, 91-85 on Saturday night. David West added 20 points for the Hornets, who had six players in double figures. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points. Detroit, with Tayshaun Prince and Hamilton already playing at less than 100 percent, got a scare when Allen Iverson hurt...

Paul has triple-double, Hornets top Mavs (AP)

Chris Paul nearly showed Jason Kidd what a quadruple-double looks like, putting up 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the New Orleans Hornets' 104-97 victory over the slumping Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Paul had to settle for his fourth triple-double of the season, one he's certain to savor because it came against Kidd, the active leader in that category and the guy...

Hornets hand Clippers 10th straight loss (AP)

Rasual Butler scored a season-high 27 points, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Los Angeles Clippers their 10th straight loss, 107-80 on Friday night. Butler hit six 3-pointers, also a season high, as the Hornets made 11 3s and had seven players score in double figures. Tyson Chandler had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets, dunking three times on alley-oop feeds from Chris Paul.

Hornets end Lakers' 15-game home streak (AP)

David West scored 15 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 32 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Los Angeles 116-105 on Tuesday night to snap the Lakers' 15-game home winning streak. West shot 14-of-23 from the floor and 12-of-13 from the foul line in matching his career high.

Millsap leads Jazz over Hornets 116-90 (AP)

After running slightly behind New Orleans in the first quarter, the Utah Jazz ran over the Hornets in the second and kept on going. The Jazz held the weary Hornets to two field goals in the second period during a 116-90 victory Wednesday night, pulling down more than twice as many rebounds and shutting down everybody except Chris Paul.

Can Hornets challenge Lakers in West?
Chris Paul and the Hornets pulled away from the Blazers on Friday night. Charley Rosen still isn't sure they're a Western contender.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/502307506" height="1" width="1"/

Hornets win fourth straight, top Blazers (AP)

David West had 25 points, Chris Paul added 17 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 92-77 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. West and Paul teamed to lead New Orleans' rally, with the Hornets outscoring Portland 41-19 in the final 15 minutes.

Paul's triple-double powers Hornets (AP)

Chris Paul's three triple-doubles in the first two months of the season have impressed, but not surprised, his teammates. "He's one of the best point guards ever to grace this game," Hornets shooting guard Rasual Butler said. "He's the ultimate talent." Paul had 15 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds, tying a franchise record with his seventh career triple-double, and New Orleans beat the Washington...

Hornets rally to beat Pacers 105-103 (AP)

Chris Paul scored 11 points in the final 3:36 and David West made a 17-foot fadeaway jumper with 2.5 seconds remaining to help the New Orleans Hornets rally for a 105-103 win over Indiana on Sunday night. Paul and James Posey scored 19 points each for the Hornets (18-9). David West added 18 points, Rasual Butler scored 15 and Peja Stojakovic had 12.

Paul's 26 and 10 lift Hornets by Rockets (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game skid with an 88-79 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. David West added 23 points for New Orleans, which led throughout. Tyson Chandler has 14 points and 12 rebounds, and Rasual Butler scored 13 for the Hornets.

NBA's Christmas slate features Olympians (AP)
Kobe Bryant is still fueled by the memory. He was on a bus in China six months ago after the U.S. Olympic basketball team defeated Spain to win the gold medal at the Beijing Games. Even now, Bryant can close his eyes and see LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, Jason Kidd, whooping and hollering, nary a care in the world.

Lakers cruise to 100-87 win over Hornets (AP)

So much for the Lakers' brief bout with vulnerability. Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 20, and Los Angeles beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-87 on Tuesday night in a performance that was more dominant than the final score indicated. Using swarming defense to bottle up Chris Paul for much of the game, the Lakers stormed to a 19-point halftime lead and led by 20 after Bryant's jumper...

Paul leads Hornets past Kings 99-90 (AP)

Chris Paul had 34 points, nine assists and a season-high eight steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the 11th time in 13 games, 99-90 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Reserve James Posey added 19 points, and David West had 12 for New Orleans, which built a double-digit lead behind Paul's 16 third-quarter points and allowed Sacramento to get no closer that seven points the rest of...

Paul sets record with steal in 106th game in row
Chris Paul set the NBA record for steals in consecutive games on Wednesday.

Hornets' Paul sets steals record in win (AP)

Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game and had 19 points and 12 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 90-83 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Paul broke Alvin Robertson's NBA mark -- which stood since 1986 -- when he deflected and quickly corralled an attempted pass by Tony Parker late in the second quarter.

Hornets G Paul sets steals record (AP)
New Orleans' Chris Paul set an NBA record with a steal in his 106th straight regular-season game Wednesday night. Paul broke Alvin Robertson's mark set between November 1985 and December 1986. Robertson was playing for San Antonio when he set the previous mark of 105, which Paul tied Tuesday night in Memphis.

Paul ties NBA consecutive game steals record
Hornets guard Chris Paul tied the NBA record for most consecutive games with a steal on Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Hornets end Grizzlies' 4-game win streak (AP)

Chris Paul had 18 points, nine assists and five steals, James Posey scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-84 on Tuesday night. The loss snapped Memphis' four-game winning streak, its longest of the season. The Hornets won for the fifth time in six games despite struggling from the field at times.

Paul ties streak for games with a steal (AP)
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul tied the NBA record for most consecutive games with a steal on Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. Paul's theft came after a bad pass by Grizzlies forward Darko Milicic with 3:33 left in the first quarter. That gave Paul 105 straight games with a steal, pulling him even with Alvin Robertson's mark set between November 1985 and December 1986.

Hornets hit 12 3s, beat Raptors 99-91 (AP)

David West scored 29 points, James Posey added 20, including six 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 99-91 Sunday for their eighth win in 10 games. Rasual Butler had 16 points, and Chris Paul added 12 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, who went 12-for-33 from beyond 3-point range.

Celtics go to 22-2, win 14th straight (AP)

James Posey got his championship ring before the game. The Boston Celtics walked away with all the spoils after it. Paul Pierce scored 28 points and Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Celtics to their 14th consecutive victory, a 94-82 win over their former teammate and the New Orleans Hornets.

Paul leads Hornets over depleted Bobcats (AP)

Tyson Chandler was about to shoot a free throw when he glanced up at a video board and saw a computer-generated Afro hairstyle completing the image of him wearing a throwback uniform from the late 1960s. "That's probably why I missed," Chandler said. "I looked up and saw how they had me and I started laughing.

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Grizzlies (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets made 11 3-pointers in a 106-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic hit five 3-pointers and finished with 20 points. The Hornets (11-6) have won six of their last seven games and 11 of their last 12 with Memphis.

Court Awareness: Wednesday Review
Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/474943849" height="1" width="1"/

Hornets beat Nuggets on Posey's late 3 (AP)

James Posey made a 3-pointer with 19.1 seconds left Thursday night to lift the New Orleans Hornets to their fourth straight victory, 105-101 over the Denver Nuggets, one of his former teams. Chris Paul led the Hornets with 22 points and 10 assists but came up six rebounds short of recording his third straight triple-double.

West, Paul lift Hornets over Thunder (AP)

David West scored a season-high 33 points and Chris Paul had a triple-double to help New Orleans beat Oklahoma City 109-97 on Saturday night, handing the Thunder their 11th straight loss and first under Scott Brooks. Oklahoma City, which fired coach P.J. Carlesimo on Saturday after its 105-80 home loss to the Hornets on Friday night, hung around much longer in the second meeting between the teams...

Hornets rout Thunder in return to OKC (AP)

David West scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 17 in the city where his NBA career began and the New Orleans Hornets had a triumphant return to Oklahoma City on Friday night with a 105-80 victory over the Thunder. The Hornets' starters received a warm welcome from a sellout crowd, then got to take the fourth quarter off in a dominating defensive performance.

Rockets stifle Paul to top Hornets 91-82 (AP)

Yao Ming scored 21 points, Tracy McGrady added 18 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets bottled up Chris Paul in a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Paul, who came in averaging 22 points, went 2-for-10 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free throw line to score 12.

Paul gets 21 and 13 as Hornets beat Heat (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 13 assists for his sixth straight double-double and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Paul set an NBA record for consecutive games at the start of a season with at least 20 points and 10 assists, breaking the mark set by Oscar Robertson in 1968.

Bobcats stifle Paul early, top Hornets (AP)

Jason Richardson and Raymond Felton scored 20 points apiece, rookie D.J. Augustin spearheaded a late comeback, and the Charlotte Bobcats spoiled Chris Paul's homecoming, beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-89 on Friday night. New coach Larry Brown tinkered with his lineup late, going with the rookie point guard Augustin, who helped Charlotte regroup after blowing a 14-point lead to give Brown his...

Paul lifts unbeaten Hornets over Cavs (AP)
Chris Paul had an overflow crowd on its feet before he'd even removed his warmups, showing off his Olympic gold medal during the pregame ceremonies for the Hornets' home opener. Now Paul seeks to add an NBA championship to his basketball resume and has to feel good about his chances with the help he's getting from new teammate James Posey.

Paul's near triple-double powers Hornets (AP)
Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and the New Orleans Hornets held off a rally, then pulled away to beat Phoenix 108-95 Thursday night and spoil the home debut of new Suns coach Terry Porter. The Hornets, who never trailed, improved to 2-0 on the heels of a season-opening victory at Golden State on Wednesday night.

Paul helps Hornets stave off Warriors (AP)
Chris Paul drove for the go-ahead layup with 19.4 seconds left and finished with 21 points and 11 assists in the New Orleans Hornets' perilous 108-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. After going 7-0 in the NBA's first unbeaten preseason in six years, New Orleans stayed perfect despite falling apart down the stretch against Golden State.

Paul keeps Hornets perfect in preseason (AP)

Chris Paul's midseason-like form kept the New Orleans Hornets undefeated in the preseason. Paul had 23 points, 15 assists, five rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. "He looks like he's ready to go," said Hornets coach Byron Scott, who said he wanted to give his starters more playing time as the regular...

Hornets beat Wizards again in Europe (AP)
Life without Gilbert Arenas isn't getting any easier for the Washington Wizards, who dropped their second straight European exhibition game to the New Orleans Hornets, 102-80 in Barcelona on Friday. Melvin Ely had 19 points and eight rebounds and Chris Paul added 10 points and eight assists to help the Hornets wrap up the NBA's annual preseason tour of Europe with another strong performance.

Hornets, Wizards set to play in Berlin (AP)
From Beijing to Berlin, All-Star point guard Chris Paul is getting a firsthand look at the globalization of basketball. Paul, who won a gold medal with the U.S. national team at the Olympics in August, leads the New Orleans Hornets against the Washington Wizards in an NBA preseason game Tuesday in the German capital.

US basketball players prepare for finale (AP)
LeBron James finished his free throw contest with Chris Paul, then hustled over to the media surrounding Kobe Bryant. Two more questions for Mr. Bryant, James told reporters. It was time to practice. For the last time. More than three years after coming together in Las Vegas as the inaugural U.S. national team program, James and teammates worked out for the final time Saturday.

Report: Jazz, Williams agree to $70M extension
Young guards Deron Williams of the Jazz and Chris Paul of the Hornets are often mentioned in the same sentence by basketball fans admiring their skills.

Wade shines in star-studded charity game in Miami
Dwyane Wade took a pass off the backboard from Chris Paul, leaped with arms outstretched and effortlessly threw down a fierce two-handed dunk.

Wade returns to court in charity game (AP)
Dwyane Wade took a pass off the backboard from Chris Paul, leaped with arms outstretched and effortlessly threw down a fierce two-handed dunk. Less than 30 seconds after tip-off, Wade reminded Miami fans what they missed last season. OK, so it was only an exhibition game, with almost no defense whatsoever, LeBron James throwing lobs to himself and five-point shot attempts.

Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.

Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year, $68M deal
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.

Hornets, Paul agree on four-year, $68M extension
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.

Paul, Hornets meet but extension not done ... yet
Chris Paul met with the Hornets on Wednesday but didn't come away with an extension.

Paul's agent: Extension with Hornets almost done
Chris Paul's agent will travel to New Orleans on Wednesday to talk to the Hornets about an extension.

Hornets nearing extension with All-Star Paul
Chris Paul's agent plans to travel to New Orleans on Wednesday with the intention of completing a contract extension that would keep the All-Star and Team USA point guard with the Hornets for an additional three to five years.

Report: Billups will pass on Olympics in Beijing
Chauncey Billups pulled himself out of consideration for a spot on the USA Basketball team in the Beijing Games, a person in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he did not want to speak for Billups. Billups, an All-Star point guard for the Detroit Pistons, might've had a hard time making the team anyway with guards such as Jason Kidd, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Deron Williams available for the roster.

Scott encouraged about Hornets' future
Byron Scott had a chance to chat with Michael Jordan last week when the two were in Orlando to watch prospects work out at a pre-draft camp. When they spoke, Scott, the NBA coach of the year, had yet to agree to a contract extension with the New Orleans Hornets. Jordan, now a part-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, was curious about Scott's plans. "You're not really thinking about leaving Chris Paul, are you?" Scott recalled Jordan asking. "Nah, not really," Scott replied.

Hornets galvanized New Orleans community (AP)

Glum economic forecasts greeted the Hornets upon their return to New Orleans following a two-year displacement forced by Hurricane Katrina. George Shinn, the team's majority owner, said his accountants initially projected the franchise would run a deficit of about $20 million this season, but he was determined to do right by a city recovering from the worst natural disaster in American history,...

Spurs win Game 7 at New Orleans 91-82 (AP)

A title defense endures for the playoff-savvy San Antonio Spurs. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points, hitting four free throws in the final minute, sending the Spurs to the Western Conference finals with a 91-82 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night in Game 7 of their second-round series. Tony Parker added 17 points, including a crucial jumper in the final minute, as the Spurs held off a...

Spurs beat Hornets 99-80 to force Game 7 (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs' Big Three came through, but they'll still have to win one on the road to keep their title defense alive. Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Tony Parker added 15 points in the Spurs' 99-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Hornets visit Spurs for Game 4
Tony Parker carried the Spurs in Game 3. Can he keep the momentum or will Chris Paul's Hornets take a 3-1 lead? Follow Game 4 LIVE.

Parker-Paul matchup highlights series (AP)
Besides winning titles, there's another reason Tony Parker loves playing in the NBA. The San Antonio point guard thrives on a good 1-on-1 matchup, such as the one he's got going with New Orleans' Chris Paul in the Western Conference semifinals. "It's great fun, great matchup, a great challenge for me.

Spurs switch gears, change luck in series
Chris Paul isn't the only great guard in this series. Tony Parker flaunted his skills in a Game 3 win for the Spurs, Charley Rosen says.

Spurs top Hornets in Game 3
Chris Paul was tremendous. The Spurs backcourt was better. Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker helped San Antonio top the Hornets.

Hornets try to steal game in San Antonio (AP)
Chris Paul turned 23 on Tuesday. The New Orleans Hornets' talented point guard said he had a low-key birthday, just hanging out with his teammates. The big surprise party might happen Thursday night, courtesy of Paul and his team if they can beat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs yet again by picking up a Game 3 win to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Kobe wins first career MVP award
Kobe Bryant has won his first MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He will receive the trophy Wednesday night from commissioner David Stern before the Lakers face Utah in Game 2 of their conference semifinal. Bryant was followed in the voting Tuesday by Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett and LeBron James. Bryant entered the season as the league's two-time defending scoring champion but had finished only as high as third in MVP voting.

Spurs down 0-2 for first time since 2001 (AP)

Consecutive third-quarter breakdowns. Tough nights for their top players. And now, an 0-2 deficit to a young and athletic team. It's all happening to the San Antonio Spurs, the defending NBA champions. The Spurs, who came into this series looking like their usual dominant selves after dispatching the Phoenix Suns in just five games, are struggling against the Hornets and searching for answers before...

Paul helps Hornets go up 2-0 vs. Spurs (AP)

Shutting down David West only gave the San Antonio Spurs front-row seats for the Chris Paul show. With razzle-dazzle dribbles and a driving floater that couldn't miss, Paul had 30 points and 12 assists, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 102-84 victory Monday night and a 2-0 lead over the Spurs in their second-round series.

Spurs-Hornets CP
Chris Paul took over in the second half, and the Hornets posted their second straight rout of the Spurs for a 2-0 series lead.

West leads Hornets over Spurs 101-82 (AP)

David West scored a career playoff-high 30 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-82 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Saturday night. Chris Paul added 17 points, 13 assists and four steals for New Orleans, which trailed by as much as 11 in the first half but stormed into the lead for good in the third quarter.

Paul helps Hornets eliminate Mavericks (AP)

Byron Scott accepted his NBA coach of the year award, then guided his team to the second round of the playoffs. Chris Paul had 24 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on for a 99-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to win their first-round series in five games.

Hornets finish off Mavs in Game 5
Chris Paul had another sensational game for the Hornets, who held off a late Dallas rally and eliminated the Mavericks in five games.

Hornets end skid in Dallas for 3-1 lead (AP)

David West hardly said a word the last two days. That meant trouble for the Dallas Mavericks. West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second half to help the New Orleans Hornets pull away for a 97-84 victory Sunday and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.

Nowitzki powers Mavs back into series (AP)

Chris Paul raced down the court, beating most of the Dallas Mavericks. He put on the brakes with a jump stop in the lane and floated up a jumper that was supposed to get the New Orleans Hornets within a few baskets of the lead. The ball went in all right. And then it came out. Things sure were different now that he and the Hornets were on the road -- and the Mavs were at home.

Paul torching Mavs as Dwyane, Baron did (AP)
Dwyane Wade turned himself into a superstar by dominating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 NBA finals. Then Baron Davis made one terrific play after another while blistering the Mavs in the first round of last year's playoffs. Now, it's Chris Paul's turn. Fortunate enough to draw the reputation-making Mavericks in the first playoff series of his career, Paul is certainly picking up where Wade and...

Paul, Hornets race past Mavs
Once again, the Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in Game 2. The result was a New Orleans rout and a 2-0 lead for the Hornets.

Paul helps Hornets rip Mavs for 2-0 lead (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki skipped out to the perimeter, joining Jason Kidd as they attempted to trap Chris Paul. Paul promptly let them know they were in for long night, knifing into the lane on the dribble and dropping in a pretty floater. As brilliant as Paul was in his playoff debut last weekend, his encore was better.

Hornets take 2-0 lead on Mavs
Once again, the Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in Game 2. The result was a New Orleans rout and a 2-0 lead for the Hornets.

LIVE: Hornets facing Mavs in Game 2
The Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in the second half of Game 1. Will tonight be any different? Follow Game 2 (LIVE) here.

Mavs focus on Paul after Game 1 loss (AP)
With a quick behind-the-back dribble, Chris Paul darted left. Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, who had converged in the back court in an effort to trap the Hornets' playmaker extraordinaire, nearly fell over each other as Paul streaked into the open court. And there lies the problem for Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson.

CP3 stars in first ever playoff game
Chris Paul, welcome to "The Show." In his first playoff game, Paul put up 35 points and 10 assists as the Hornets rallied past the Mavs.

NO's Paul has spectacular playoff debut (AP)

So much for playoff experience. Chris Paul had 35 points and 10 assists in his first career playoff game Saturday night, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-92 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their first-round series. David West, in his first playoff game since he was a rookie reserve, scored 23 points, and Tyson Chandler had 10 points and 15 rebounds to help...

On the Mark: Kobe's been great, but Paul is MVP
You want to talk valuable? Chris Paul has single-handedly revived the NBA in New Orleans. That's why he gets Mark Kriegel's MVP nod.

Hornets clinch Southwest Division title (AP)

David West scored 32 and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the New Orleans Hornets clinched the Southwest Division by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 on Tuesday night. The Hornets will have at least the No. 2 seed in the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference. Hornets coach Byron Scott earned his 300th career victory.

West winner should determine MVP
Kobe Bryant or Chris Paul? Chris Paul or Kobe Bryant? Peter Vecsey says you really can't go wrong with either one as MVP.

Lakers clinch Pacific, beat Hornets (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers are Pacific Division champions for the first time in four years and have a shot at the Western Conference title after winning their most important game of the season. But they had to survive a tremendous scare, blowing all but one point of a 30-point lead. Kobe Bryant, making a push for his first MVP award, had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and the Lakers held off...

Hornets' Paul a serious MVP contender (AP)

Chris Paul snatched a rebound under the Hornets' basket, raced the length of the court and crashed at full-speed over photographers on the baseline after converting the thrilling end-to-end layup. "M-V-P! M-V-P!" screamed the New Orleans Arena crowd. True star power can galvanize a community. And that's exactly what Paul has done this season, putting the Hornets in contention to finish first in the...

Hornets set team record with 55th win (AP)

Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 24 points and David West had 22 for the Hornets, who scored just 66 points in a loss to Utah on Tuesday. Rashad McCants had 23 for the Timberwolves, who have lost six straight.

Jazz end Hornets' 11-game home streak (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz clinch the Northwest Division and snap the New Orleans Hornets' 11-game home winning streak, 77-66 on Tuesday night. Deron Williams had 16 assists and outplayed Chris Paul as the Jazz took a 20-point lead early in the fourth quarter and cruised from there, holding New Orleans to its lowest point total of the season.

Paul drives West-leading Hornets to big win
Chris Paul turned in another MVP-worthy performance Sunday, recording a triple-double in the Hornets' big win over the Warriors.

Paul triple-double gets Hornets 54th win (AP)

Chris Paul had 16 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record for single-season victories with 54 in a 108-96 defeat of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. It was the fourth career triple double for Paul, who inspired boisterous chants of M-V-P from a sellout crowd that watched the Hornets win their 11th straight home game and fourth straight overall.

NBA Tip-off: Warriors-Hornets
All eyes will be on Baron Davis and Chris Paul when the Warriors and Hornets square off Sunday, Marques Johnson says.

Hornets top Knicks, clinch playoff berth (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points and 15 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets became the first Western Conference team to clinch a playoff berth by beating the New York Knicks 118-110 on Friday night. Jamal Crawford had 29 points for the Knicks, who have lost 17 of 19 but stayed competitive into the fourth quarter.

Chandler helps Hornets stay atop West (AP)

Tyson Chandler was perfect, and the New Orleans Hornets finished off a nearly perfect road trip. Chandler was 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. David West scored 22 points and Chris Paul added 14 points and 10 assists for the Hornets, who finished...

Stojakovic helps Hornets top Magic 98-97 (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the final minute to lift the New Orleans Hornets over the Orlando Magic, 98-97, on Tuesday night. Chris Paul had 19 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, Morris Peterson scored 19 points and David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Hedo Turkoglu had 26 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Orlando.

West, Paul lead Hornets to 50th win (AP)

David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 20 points and 16 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 25 and Tyson Chandler had 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Hornets bounced back from a 20-point loss in Boston on Friday night to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Paul is great for Hornets, but not the MVP
After the Hornets' big loss to the Celtics, Chris Paul proved he's among the league's best PGs — but not an MVP, Charley Rosen says.

Celtics end Hornets' 5-game win streak (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 21, and the Boston Celtics moved closer to wrapping up the top record overall by avenging last weekend's loss in New Orleans with a 112-92 win over the Hornets on Friday night. Eastern-conference leading Boston (57-15) opened its advantage to six games over the idle Detroit Pistons with 10 games left.

Hornets top Cavs on West's late jumper (AP)

Along with countless assists, Chris Paul has given teammate David West a rather unique nickname. "I call David West the 17-foot assassin," Paul said. The Cavaliers now know why. West calmly dropped a 17-foot jumper -- coming on Paul's 20th and most impressive assist -- with 0.6 seconds remaining to give the New Orleans Hornets their fifth straight win, 100-99 over Cleveland on Wednesday night.

West scores 37, Hornets cool off Celtics (AP)

David West scored 37 points and the New Orleans Hornets overcame an early 15-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 113-106 on Saturday night. Chris Paul, despite playing only 29 minutes because of foul trouble, had 19 points and hit a pair of clutch jumpers in the waning minutes as New Orleans added a win over the mighty Celtics to recent triumphs over San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers and...

Paul's 37 rally Hornets over Bulls (AP)

Chris Paul scored a game-high 37 points to give the New Orleans Hornets a 108-97 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Paul made an open 3-pointer with 2:47 left in the fourth quarter to tie it 96-all. After a steal by Jannero Pargo on the next possession, Paul found Tyson Chandler for a thundering alley-oop dunk to give the Hornets their first lead since halftime.

Hornets beat Lakers, West, Gasol injured (AP)

Chris Paul had 27 points and 17 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-98 Friday night in what could prove to be a costly game for both teams. Paul hobbled to the finish after hurting his left ankle on a failed drive to the hoop with 2:31 to go. Lakers center Pau Gasol and David West, however, did not make it to the final horn.

Bowen suspended for kicking Paul
San Antonio's Bruce Bowen was suspended one game by the NBA on Friday for kicking Chris Paul, ending his consecutive games streak at 500. Bowen began his streak, the longest in the NBA, on Feb. 28, 2002. He has started every game since but will miss the Spurs' visit to Detroit on Friday night. The altercation happened after Paul was called for a foul with 5:15 left in the third quarter of the Spurs' 100-75 loss to New Orleans on Wednesday. Besides his streak, Bowen will lose about $373,000.

Bowen suspended, 500-game streak ends (AP)
San Antonio's Bruce Bowen was suspended one game by the NBA on Friday for kicking Chris Paul, ending his consecutive games streak at 500. Bowen began his streak, the longest in the NBA, on Feb. 28, 2002. He has started every game since but will miss the Spurs' visit to Detroit on Friday night. The altercation happened after Paul was called for a foul with 5:15 left in the third quarter of the Spurs'...

Paul edges Parker in possible playoff preview
Tony Parker matched Chris Paul step for step in the Hornets' rout of the Spurs, but Charley Rosen gives the nod to the youngster.

Paul, West power Hornets past Spurs (AP)

David West's sprained left ankle kept him from running in practice and forced him to miss three games, but didn't stop him from trying to maintain his shooting touch. In his return against San Antonio on Wednesday night, West had 29 points and 10 rebounds to help the New Orleans Hornets take a convincing 100-75 victory over the Southwest Division leading Spurs.

Rockets win 18th straight
Tracy McGrady outplayed Chris Paul as Houston won its 18th straight, which is tied for the 4th longest streak in NBA history.

Hornets make 15 3s in win over Hawks (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 18 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets tied a franchise record with 15 3-pointers in a 116-101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic made six 3-pointers and led all scorers with 29 points to help the Hornets to their second straight victory and fourth in five games.

Paul helps Hornets down Knicks 100-88 (AP)
New Orleans' latest victory left everybody talking about Chris Paul -- except Paul himself. He seemed more in awe of Tyson Chandler. Paul scored 27 points and had a hand in three clutch baskets in the final minutes, leading the Hornets to a 100-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Paul made two of those buckets himself and found Chandler for an alley-oop dunk on the other, part of...

Wizards complete sweep of Hornets 101-84 (AP)

The Washington Wizards can indeed adjust to life without Caron Butler, and they have a sweep of the New Orleans Hornets to prove it. After spending a month thinking their All-Star forward would return any day, the Wizards have decided to go ahead and win without him. Sunday's 101-84 victory was their fourth win in five games and their second over the Hornets in a week.

Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP)

Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow All-Star point guard, Deron Williams. "When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you," Paul said. Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals to help the New Orleans Hornets hold off the Utah Jazz 110-98 on Friday night.

Paul, Hornets beat Williams, Jazz
Chris Paul (24 points, 16 assists) and the Hornets got the better of Deron Williams and the Jazz on Friday night in New Orleans.

NBA Tip-Off: Jazz/Hornets
Chris Paul is getting MVP buzz, but look out for Deron Williams in a battle of top-notch PGs Friday, Marques Johnson says.

Paul helps Hornets beat Suns, end skid (AP)

Chris Paul had 25 points, 15 assists and three steals to help the New Orleans Hornets end a three-game losing skid with a 120-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. David West scored 27 points and reserve guard Jannero Pargo 22 added for New Orleans, which shot 53 percent in avoiding its first four-game losing streak of the season.

Manu helps Spurs top Hornets, win 5th straight
Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Western Conference standings with a 37-17 record.

Ginobili powers Spurs past Hornets 98-89 (AP)

Manu Ginobili had 30 points and a career-high 12 assists, and Tim Duncan added 25 points and 11 rebounds Saturday night to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 98-89 win over the New Orleans Hornets for their fifth straight win. Chris Paul had 27 points and David West 16 for the Hornets, who have lost two in a row and are tied atop the Southwest Division with a 37-17 record.

NBA Tip-Off: Spurs host Hornets
Is Tony Parker's ankle OK? We'll get a clue tonight when the Spurs face Chris Paul and the Hornets, says Marques Johnson.

Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP)

Chris Paul had 31 points, 11 assist and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd's debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Kidd, acquired Tuesday from New Jersey, looked out of sorts at times, committing six turnovers. Meanwhile, Paul's dazzling performance on both ends of the floor had the enraptured crowd on its feet,...

Paul hits 4 half-court shots in a minute
King James' reign as half-court shot champion of the world was a brief one. Hometown favorite Chris Paul usurped LeBron James and Jason Kidd as the leader in the friendly competition after the Western Conference All-Stars finished a brief practice on Saturday afternoon. The Eastern and Western conference All-Star squads each selected a handful of players to attempt as many half-court shots as they could in one minute.

Paul delights home crowd despite loss (AP)
Chris Paul was too nervous to eat before his All-Star debut, and wasn't about to bite on Amare Stoudamire's proposed bet. "Stoudamire tried to bet me, told me I'd be the first one to shoot an air ball," Paul said. "I'm actually thinking about all those different things when we're playing, but I think the total weekend was a success." Despite the early nerves, Paul delighted his hometown crowd with...

Howard wins dunk contest, Kapono 3-point shootout
Deron Williams was flawless and fast. With a nearly perfect run through an obstacle course of dribbling, passing and shooting, Utah's point guard won the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, defeating New Orleans playmaker Chris Paul in the final round. Williams blazed up, down and around the floor of the New Orleans Arena in 25.5 seconds, a new record for the six-year-old event. Cheered on by his home crowd, Paul, who completed the circuit in 29.9 seconds in the first round, finished in 31.

Raptors' Kapono wins 3-point shootout
Deron Williams was flawless and fast. With a nearly perfect run through an obstacle course of dribbling, passing and shooting, Utah's point guard won the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, defeating New Orleans playmaker Chris Paul in the final round. Williams blazed up, down and around the floor of the New Orleans Arena in 25.5 seconds, a new record for the six-year-old event. Cheered on by his home crowd, Paul, who completed the circuit in 29.9 seconds in the first round, finished in 31.

Williams edges Paul in All-Star Skills (AP)
Deron Williams was flawless and fast. With a nearly perfect run through an obstacle course of dribbling, passing and shooting, Utah's point guard won the Skills Challenge on All-Star Saturday, defeating New Orleans playmaker Chris Paul in the final round. Williams blazed up, down and around the floor of the New Orleans Arena in 25.5 seconds, a new record for the six-year-old event.

Paul, West keep focus on New Orleans (AP)
There may be no better opportunity for Chris Paul to capitalize on his emerging stardom than here, at his first NBA All-Star weekend. Averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 assists and 2.6 steals, Paul has led the New Orleans Hornets to the top of the powerful Western Conference. Yet when asked on Friday what it means to be compared to the likes of Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, the Hornets' point guard passed,...

Paul helps Hornets past Bulls 100-86 (AP)

Chris Paul had 25 points and 14 assists in a 100-86 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night, sending Chicago to its sixth loss in nine games. David West added 27 points for the Hornets and Tyson Chandler, who played five seasons for the Bulls before being traded before the 2006-07 season, was booed throughout the game and scored four points and had 16 rebounds.

Shaq watches Peja's 2OT buzzer-beater (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal got a look at how entertaining his new team can be. The result was the same as its been all season, though, for his Phoenix Suns against New Orleans. The Hornets won. Peja Stojakovic sank a 22-footer at the buzzer to give the Hornets a 132-130 double-overtime victory Wednesday night, improving their record against the Suns to 3-0, with two of the victories in Phoenix.

Paul, West named All-Stars for Hornets (AP)
Chris Paul and David West were picked for their first All-Star game Thursday night, giving the hometown Hornets a pair of players for the event New Orleans will host next month. Detroit, Phoenix and Washington also had multiple players chosen as reserves for the Feb. 17 game. Boston will only send two of its Big Three to the Big Easy.

Paul, West earn first All-Star selections
Chris Paul and David West were picked for their first All-Star game Thursday night, giving the hometown Hornets a pair of players for the event New Orleans will host next month. Detroit, Phoenix and Washington also had multiple players chosen as reserves for the Feb. 17 game. Boston will only send two of its Big Three to the Big Easy. Paul Pierce was voted in by Eastern Conference head coaches to join starter Kevin Garnett, but Ray Allen fell short.

Warriors snap Hornets' 9-game win streak (AP)

Baron Davis heard boos every time he touched the ball, right up until he sent the crowd to the exits with a game-sealing 3-pointer. Stephen Jackson scored 26 points, Davis added 23, and the Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans 116-103 Wednesday night to snap the Hornets' nine-game winning streak. "Nobody likes to get booed," Davis said.

Paul lifts Hornets to ninth straight win (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points, 17 assists, and nine rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets ran away with their ninth-straight win, 117-93 over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. A jubilant crowd broke into repeated chants of "M-V-P" in recognition of a masterful performance by the Hornets' guard, who is New Orleans' best shot at making the All-Star game here next month as a reserve.

Hornets' run now 8, rout Spurs 102-78 (AP)

David West scored 32 points and the New Orleans Hornets won their eighth straight, routing the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 102-78 on Saturday night. Peja Stojakovic added 22 points, including four 3-pointers, and Chris Paul had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker scored 17 points apiece for San Antonio, which has now lost five games at home this season.

Hornets roll past Sonics 123-92 (AP)

Peja Stojakovic scored 23 points, leading six Hornets in double figures, and New Orleans easily defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 123-92 on Wednesday night. Tyson Chandler had 14 points and 21 rebounds and Chris Paul had 12 points and 11 assists. It was the 12th time they've had double-doubles in the same game this season, and New Orleans has won all of those games.

Paul leads Hornets past Rockets 87-82 (AP)

Chris Paul had 19 points and 11 assists and made four free throws in the final 15 seconds to lift the New Orleans Hornets to an 87-82 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. David West scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who snapped the Rockets' five-game winning streak. The Hornets have won seven consecutive road games and seven of their last nine meetings with Houston, a...

Jackson perfect in Hornets' rout of Heat (AP)

Bobby Jackson and Peja Stojakovic laughed together on the sideline, reminiscing about their days with high-scoring Sacramento Kings squads earlier this decade. Nice memories, conjured up by the way they shot the ball for the New Orleans Hornets before a frenzied home crowd on Friday night. Jackson hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and finished with 25 points, helping the Hornets roll to a 114-88...

Chandler's 22-22 effort lifts Hornets (AP)

Tyson Chandler had a season-high 22 points and matched a season best with 22 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to their fifth straight road win, 116-104 over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Chris Paul scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and added 13 assists to help the Hornets extend their longest road winning streak since also winning five straight in 2003.

Paul rallies Hornets past Suns 118-113 (AP)

Chris Paul had a simple request for coach Byron Scott. "I said, 'Coach, let me play the whole game,"' Paul said after going all 48 minutes and sparking the New Orleans Hornets to a comeback 118-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Paul had 28 points -- including 14 in the fourth quarter -- and 10 assists, helping to end the Suns' four-game winning streak.

Paul's Hornets beat Nash's Suns
Steve Nash's Suns took the home loss in a matchup of star PGs as Chris Paul led the Hornets to the win with a big 4th quarter.

NBA Tip-Off: Nash vs. Paul
There's a dandy matchup of top-notch PGs Saturday as Steve Nash welcomes Chris Paul. Marques Johnson breaks it down.

Raptors rally, end Hornets' win streak (AP)

Chris Bosh scored 29 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 97-92 on Monday night. The Hornets' winning streak ended at five after Chris Paul, perhaps exhausted from a 44-minute effort, committed a turnover with just over a minute to go and then missed a pair of crucial free throws that could have given New Orleans the lead...

Paul's 40 lift Hornets over Grizzlies (AP)
Chris Paul had 40 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets used a third-quarter spurt to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-98 on Wednesday night. Paul shot 17-of-25 from the field, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range, as the Hornets won their third straight. It marked the second-highest point total in Paul's career.

Paul leads Hornets to rout of Wolves (AP)

Chris Paul suspected Minnesota would be tired, and did what he could to make the Timberwolves wish they'd stayed in bed. Paul had 19 points, 15 assists and five steals in only 30 minutes, leading the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-76 victory Saturday night. The downtrodden Timberwolves had played in Minnesota a night earlier, putting forth an exhaustive effort to overcome a 21-point deficit and beat...

Hollinger: CP3 on pace for historical season
It's time someone took notice: Chris Paul is having a historical season, writes John Hollinger.

Deron Williams vs. Chris Paul
Though observers are eager to debate Deron Williams vs. Chris Paul, Mike Kahn suggests giving it some time before picking a winner.

Paul outplays Nash as Hornets edge Suns (AP)

Chris Paul had 21 points and 10 assists, outplaying the point guard he admires most in Steve Nash and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 101-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Accurate perimeter shooting was the difference for the Hornets, who made 12 3-pointers. Paul made three, the last of which put New Orleans ahead for good midway through the fourth quarter after the Suns had...

Anthony lifts Nuggets by Hornets 105-99 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony found his rhythm just in time for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony scored 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, including a three-point play with 38.4 seconds left, to lift the Nuggets to a 105-99 win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Allen Iverson had 22 points and 11 assists and Marcus Camby had 15 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks for the Nuggets, who won their...

Paul leads undermanned Hornets by Sonics (AP)

Chris Paul had 29 points and 10 assists to carry the undermanned New Orleans Hornets past the Seattle SuperSonics 91-88 on Sunday night. David West hit a crucial jump shot and driving one-handed floater in the final minutes, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who won their second straight while snapping Seattle's two-game winning streak.

Smack: Paul makes a point (43 of them)
So Charley Rosen thinks Chris Paul doesn't play with enough passion? Dime says he willed the Hornets to an OT win Friday.

Paul's layup gives Hornets OT victory (AP)

Chris Paul hit a driving layup through a crowd of defenders with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, capping a game of career highs and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 118-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Paul hit five 3-pointers on his way to 43 points, both career highs, to go with nine assists and four steals.

Paul lacks fire to be next great point
After the Hornets' ugly loss to the Pistons, Charley Rosen says Chris Paul trails Deron Williams as the next great point guard.

Hornets end 21-game skid to Mavericks (AP)

Chris Paul had 33 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 112-108 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left in regulation to allow the Hornets to avoid losing their 22nd straight to the Mavericks, a streak that dated to November 1999.

Jazz cruise to sixth straight home win (AP)

All eyes usually focus on Deron Williams and Chris Paul when they meet. But breakout games from reserve guards Ronnie Price and Jason Hart made the difference in the latest matchup between young point guards. It started with the pair diving for a loose ball during the second-quarter rally where Utah took the lead for good, and the Jazz cruised past the New Orleans Hornets 99-71 Friday night.

Paul set to return to Hornets' lineup; Chandler out
Hornets point guard Chris Paul, who has missed two games with a sprained right ankle, was slated to play Wednesday night when New Orleans hosted the Indiana Pacers.

Hornets guard Paul to play against Pacers
Hornets point guard Chris Paul, who has missed two games with a sprained right ankle, should return Wednesday night when New Orleans plays the Indiana Pacers. A team spokesman said Paul, who had been listed as day to day, was inserted in the lineup after a team shootaround Wednesday morning. Paul is averaging 19.5 points and 10.8 assists through 10 games this season. The Hornets are 8-2 when he has played, 1-1 when he hasn't.

Hornets G Paul should return Wednesday (AP)
Hornets point guard Chris Paul, who has missed two games with a sprained right ankle, should return Wednesday night when New Orleans plays the Indiana Pacers. A team spokesman said Paul, who had been listed as day to day, was inserted in the lineup after a team shootaround Wednesday morning. Paul is averaging 19.5 points and 10.8 assists through 10 games this season.

Howard leads Magic to fifth straight win (AP)

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 15 rebounds and Rashard Lewis scored 19 to lift the Orlando Magic to a second straight impressive victory, 95-88 over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Coming one night after Orlando handed the Boston Celtics their first loss of the season, the Magic's fifth-straight victory snapped the Hornets' five-game winning streak.

Hornets G Paul out with ankle injury (AP)
Chris Paul missed his second straight game with a sprained right ankle when the New Orleans Hornets hosted the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Hornets coach Byron Scott said Paul was still sore and didn't put up much of a fight when told he was going to sit another game out. "If this was game seven of the playoffs he could play," Scott said.

Hornets' Paul out 2nd game in row with sore ankle
Chris Paul's sprained right ankle kept him out of a second-straight game on Monday night when the New Orleans Hornets hosted the Orlando Magic.

Jannero Pargo, G - NO
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Ankle injury keeps Hornets' Paul out vs. Wolves
Chris Paul missed Saturday night's game at Minnesota with a sprained right ankle.

Sprained ankle sidelines Hornets PG Paul (AP)
Chris Paul missed Saturday night's game at Minnesota with a sprained right ankle, and New Orleans coach Byron Scott said his star point guard would likely miss a couple more games as a precaution. Paul was hurt in Friday night's overtime victory at Memphis when he rolled his ankle on Pau Gasol's foot in the third quarter.

PG Paul sits with sore right ankle
Chris Paul missed Saturday night's game at Minnesota with a sprained right ankle, and New Orleans coach Byron Scott said his star point guard would likely miss a couple more games as a precaution. Paul was hurt in Friday night's overtime victory at Memphis when he rolled his ankle on Pau Gasol's foot in the third quarter. On Saturday, there was still some swelling and soreness in the ankle. "It's still tender, he has some pain.

West 's 40 lift Hornets to OT win (AP)

David West scored a career-high 40 points, including the go-ahead 15-footer with 8.3 seconds left in overtime, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 on Friday night. Chris Paul added 28 points and 13 assists in the victory, which ran the Hornets' record to 8-2, the best start in franchise history.

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets by Nets (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets still aren't quite sure how they won this one. Chris Paul made sure they couldn't lose it. Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd.

Nets fall without Carter
Chris Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the New Orleans Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd. He had another huge play shortly before his basket, coming up with a steal after his own miss and finding Morris Peterson, who converted a four-point play to tie it with a minute left.

Hornets use balance to beat 76ers 93-72 (AP)

David West and Chris Paul each scored 16 points, and Bobby Jackson had 12 to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 93-72 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. The Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak and played more like the team that won the first four games of the season. They used runs of 11-2 at end of the first half and 12-0 in the third quarter to dominate and blow out the Sixers.

Peja, Paul set records in Hornets' win (AP)

Peja Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers, and Chris Paul established another Hornets team mark with 21 assists Tuesday night in New Orleans' 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Stojakovic missed just three of 13 shots from behind the arc and finished with 36 points. He was just 2-of-8 shooting two-pointers.

Hornets make 11 3s, beat Blazers 113-93 (AP)

More than a million residents have returned to the New Orleans metro area since Hurricane Katrina, and many of them are missing some high-powered, winning basketball being played by the NBA franchise that recently came back as well. Chris Paul scored 19 points and Peja Stojakovic added 18 as sharp-shooting New Orleans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 113-93 on Friday night for the Hornets' second...

Hornets mark return to Big Easy with win (AP)

When Chris Paul reported for training camp, he declared that the Hornets had all the tools in place to make their full-time return to New Orleans a special one. On opening night, at least, they were as good as advertised. Paul had 22 points and 12 assists, while Peja Stojakovic showed some of his All-Star form of old with 19 points to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday...

Hornets rally from 21 down, edge Rockets (AP)

It was only fitting that the New Orleans Hornets' return to their temporary home will be remembered as a comeback. Chris Paul scored 14 points and Hilton Armstrong had 10 of his 12 in the second half as the Hornets rallied from a 21-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 94-92 Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.

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