The Clippers are withholding Eric Gordon and DeAndre Jordan from their trade offer to the Hornets for Chris Paul.

The franchise is reluctant to part with too many assets in exchange for Paul without an assurance on a contract extension. Elton Brand signed with the Sixers in 2008 after recruiting Baron Davis to the club.

But the Clippers are including future draft picks for Paul, according to a source. The team is also willing to absorb other players such as Trevor Ariza.