"While New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul said his knee feels better after playing two games, starting small forward Peja Stojakovic continues to be sidelined with a lower abdominal strain.

Stojakovic said after Thursday's practice he has not been medically cleared to begin running yet. Coach Jeff Bower said he doesn't know when Stojakovic will return with only 10 games remaining in the regular season.

"He continues to get his treatment, but he has not significantly improved,'' Bower said. "There is no further timeline.''"