Hornets’ Paul to have knee surgery

New Orleans point guard Chris Paul will have knee surgery and miss the All-Star game.

Hornets Coach Jeff Bower said Paul will have surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Although Paul is likely to be sidelined for up to a month, Bower wouldn’t give a timetable for his return.

Paul was replaced by Denver’s Chauncey Billups for the All-Star game on Feb. 14 at Arlington, Texas.

-- associated press