Coby White News, Rumors, Updates - Charlotte Hornets

Ruled out for season opener White (calf) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.

Impact White is doing individual work at practice and isn't yet ready to return to game action with a calf strain. Until he's cleared to retake the court, Dennis Schroder figures to start at point guard for the Hornets and offer streaming appeal in most fantasy leagues.

9 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Increasing workload in practice Head coach Charles Lee said Sunday that White (calf) is without a definitive timetable for a return, though he's been ramping up and taking more contact in practice, Nick Carboni o...

Impact Lee wouldn't confirm whether White will miss Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nets, so he can be considered highly questionable for that contest until further notice. If the 26-year-old guard needs to miss time to begin the regular season, Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson would likely see an uptick in minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Video: Coby White - A Carolina Story Coby White's journey to the NBA is a story of resilience and perseverance. From growing up in...

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Hornets look to find a new identity after trading away face of the franchise LaMelo Ball

Despite winning 44 games last season, the Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges after missing the playoffs for the 10th straight season

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Major Injury blow to Hornets starting five! The Charlotte Hornets had already suffered their fair share of injuries heading into tonight's game. Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, Coby Whit...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Coby White injury creates major problem for Hornets | Sporting News A training camp injury for the Hornets' point guard could have ramifications as the regular season arrives.

OCTOBER 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Coby White (calf strain) misses preseason Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason action with calf strain injury.

OCTOBER 6 • NBA.COM

Charlotte Hornets Announce Coby White Injury Update Ahead of Preseason Opener Coby White will not play in the preseason.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

Charlotte Hornets point guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss all the team’s preseason games

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Suffers calf strain, won't play in preseason The Hornets announced Monday that White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will not play during the preseason.

Impact White missed time with a left calf strain last season and is now in jeopardy of starting the regular season on the inactive list. If the 26-year-old guard is forced to miss time beyond the preseason, Christian Anderson and Dennis Schroder would likely see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White's leadership has become a big deal for the Hornets' 2026-27 roster | Sporting News After joining the Hornets midway through the 2025-26 season, it seems Coby White has already cemented himself as a leader.

OCTOBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Coby White Speaks on Chemistry, New Hornets Role Coby White has the eyes of the entire Hornetsphere, and to some extent, the entire NBA on him and his play this season. It may be the best t...

SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Ready for new role White said Monday that he wanted to return to the Hornets to take on the challenge of a new role, and he's "excited" for the road ahead, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.

Impact After trading away LaMelo Ball, the Hornets signed White to a three-year, $74 million deal this offseason. The veteran guard was traded from Chicago to Charlotte last February and provided a spark off the bench for the Hornets in 2025-26, though he's now expected to step into a starting role. In 21 regular-season games with Charlotte last season, he averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 19.3 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White hosts youth basketball camp in Chapel Hill Coby White, a guard for the Charlotte Hornets, spent the weekend in Chapel Hill giving back by...

SEPTEMBER 16 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Do the Charlotte Hornets Have a Higher Floor or Ceiling with Coby White? The Charlotte Hornets traded for Coby White at the last deadline, a decision that had major ramifications. It gave them the ability to easil...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Charlotte Hornets Player Preview: Coby White Breaking down what to expect from Coby White's second year in Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Can the Charlotte Hornets Succeed With Coby White as the Starting Point Guard? As the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline approached, it was clear that the LaMelo Ball-less minutes were a struggle. While the Charlotte Hornets were...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Can Coby White Replace LaMelo Ball? Here's What the Numbers Say The Charlotte Hornets made a lot of calculated bets this offseason. One of them was that they could replace LaMelo Ball's production. Ball w...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Hornets Sink to Shameful New Low in ESPN's 2026-27 Projections Where would the Charlotte Hornets be if they'd just stood pat this offseason? Assuming they re-sign Coby White anyway, they'd have virtually...

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Bulls have built the perfect roster for Coby White ... just without Coby White The Coby White trade somehow, hilariously, continues to look worse as the Bulls rebuild.

AUGUST 26 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Coby White reveals how he and his Hornets teammates are getting along in the offseason | Sporting News The Hornets are strengthening their chemistry ahead of a big 2026-27 season.

AUGUST 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The Hornets framed a Play-In tournament net Coby White gave the Hornets a postseason moment to remember.

AUGUST 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says

The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Which Hornets Star Faces More Pressure, Coby White or Brandon Miller? Whenever a team trades or lets go of a star player, the next man up is always held in comparison. It is never fair, but that's how it goes....

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

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After no playoff success a year ago, the NBA's Southeast Division has more star power this season

Hornets look to find a new identity after trading away face of the franchise LaMelo Ball

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says