Hornets coach Monty Williams wants to prevent point guard Chris Paul from burning out.
Williams wants to avoid Paul from averaging more than 35 minutes per game.
"He has bought in and is a natural leader, but I will have to monitor his minutes to not overwork him," Williams said.
Paul has never averaged fewer than 36.0 minutes per game, including 38.0 per game during the 2009-10 season.