Chris Paul called newly acquired teammate Trevor Ariza to welcome him to the Hornets.

Ariza says Paul communicated that he wants to win big and that simply making the playoffs is not sufficient.

"He was excited," Ariza said. "He said, 'I?m all about winning. I?ll do everything to win. I?m just more hungry now. Just getting to the playoffs is not good enough for me.'"

Ariza takes Paul's outreach as a good sign.

"Him just calling me let me know he was comfortable where he is and with the steps the organization is taking."