Chris Paul will not be returning to North Carolina to play for the Charlotte Hornets, as they are not pursuing a trade for him, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. While Paul is eligible for trade on December 15 and his agent is exploring options, teams interested in him prefer to wait for his potential release by the Clippers to sign him as a free agent. In his 21st season, Paul has had a limited role, complicating his influence in the locker room. Expect numerous trade rumors surrounding CP3 in the coming weeks, but he may ultimately find a new team as a free agent.
