The Hornets demanded that both Eric Gordon and the 2012 first round pick from the Timberwolves be included in the Clippers' offer for Chris Paul.

Talks broke down after the Clippers said that the Hornets could pick between the two, but that they could not have both.

The Clippers also were offering Chris Kaman and Al-Farouq Aminu.

Because the Clippers are expected to have potential cap space in 2012 if they amnesty Mo Williams at that point, they could conceivably sign Paul outright next summer.

The NBA, according to Marc Stein, doesn't believe talks between the Hornets and Clippers are dead.

Neil Olshey commented publicly on the rumors and the decision not to make a trade for Paul.

"We felt it was in the best interest of the team to keep this roster intact," said Olshey.