Hornets point guard Chris Paul is hoping to return to the court this week, a source told ESPN.com's Marc Stein.

Paul is mulling over whether to play on Monday night against the Mavericks or Wednesday night versus the Cavaliers.

New Orleans coach Jeff Bower told reporters on Saturday that "we will be seeing [Paul] soon ... hopefully earlier in the week."

Paul has missed the team's last 25 games after surgery on his left knee.