Hornets point guard Chris Paul is expected to miss Friday's game against the New York Knicks with a variety of injuries.

The rookie bruised his ribs Wednesday night when he drove the lane and collided with Seattle's Nick Collison. He sat out practice Thursday with a wrap around his left shoulder and upper torso and an ice bag on his neck.

"I don't think Chris will play tomorrow," New Orleans coach Byron Scott said. "I would love to just let him relax for the next two games and see how he feels for Monday.

"Right now, I think he's still pretty banged up. I know how bad he wants to play, but I don't think it would be in his best interests to play the next two games at least."

The Hornets host the Knicks on Friday, then play at Minnesota on Saturday. They are off Sunday before playing Washington on Monday night.