Chris Paul is excited for the Hornets' search for a new head coach.

"Like I said, it is going to be a good summer for us, '' Paul said. "It's exciting, but at the same time, it's going to be a long process.''

Paul declined to say if he recommended anyone for the Hornets to put on the search list.

The Hornets missed the playoffs for the first time in three years after finishing 37-45. Paul missed 37 games because of injury.