Paul expresses curiosity about overhauled Hornets

For now, it appears that the New Orleans Hornets made enough front-office, coaching and roster changes to get Chris Paul attention.

In time, the club may even regain their star guard’s affection.

“I think what excites me is the unknown, not knowing what to expect,” Paul said Monday on the eve of the Hornets’ first day of training camp. “Anyone who says they know what our team is going to do this season, they’re lying. They’re lying because we’ve made so many changes and adjustments.”

 Over the summer, Paul expressed interest in being traded if the Hornets failed to show they were committed to competing for a championship right away.

Meanwhile, the club hired new coach Monty Williams, new general manager Dell Demps, and added a number of new players including small forward Trevor Ariza, shooting guard Marco Belinelli, point guards Willie Green and Jannero Pargo and first-round draft choice and swing player Quincy Pondexter.

While Green will enter training camp projected to be the first point guard off the bench, the acquisition of Pargo could be more symbolic of Paul’s comfort level with the direction of the new regime.