The Hornets might have up to 5 free agents this summer. Peja Stojakovic and Darius Songaila both have early termination options on their contracts. Stojakovic isn’t going anywhere but Songailia might leave as he might be able to get more minutes and money from another team. Ike Diogu and Sean Marks might also be leaving town this summer. Aaron Gray is a restricted free agent but the Hornets like him so they will likely match any reasonable offer for him.

A year ago I would say the Hornets would be nuts to trade Chris Paul. But after Darren Collison played out his butt as a rookie you have to wonder if the Hornets might float his name out there in trade talks to see what they could get for him. Paul played in 45 games (all starts) last season for the Hornets and he averaged 38.0 minutes, 18.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 10.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He is only 25 years old and he is one of the best players in the NBA. He has now played in 345 games (all starts) in his five years with the Hornets in which he has averaged 37.3 minutes, 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 10.0 assists and 2.4 steals per game. Personally I wouldn’t even entertain offers for Paul but you have to think the Hornets might be thinking differently after missing the playoffs last season.