The NBPA has informed the NBA that they need to find a suitable trade for Chris Paul by Monday, according to sources.

If a deal is not reached, the union will pursue other options including litigation.

On Thursday, the Lakers agreed to acquire Paul in exchange for Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom. Houston would acquire for Gasol while sending Kevin Martin, Luis Scola, Goran Dragic and a first round pick. The Hornets would receive Odom, along with Martin, Scola, Dragic and the first round pick.

But the NBA killed the deal later in the evening.