The Lakers and Hornets talked several days ago, league sources told Yahoo! Sports, but the sides were left unclear with what it would take to get a deal done involving Chris Paul. The two teams are expected to talk again this week, say sources.

The idea of Pau Gasol being the primary player going to the Hornets won't be acceptable, according to sources.

But the Lakers will ultimately allow the Hornets to pick between Gasol and Andre Bynum.