Hornets coach Paul Silas' contract expires on June 30, and while Silas said he believes a new contract can be worked out to keep him in New Orleans, the team's top basketball executive said no meeting is scheduled to begin negotiations.

Majority owner George Shinn declined requests Saturday to comment on when he might sit down with Silas to discuss his future, and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bob Bass also declined to say much about Silas' status.