White supplied four points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Nets.
White delivered another underwhelming performance as he continues to work his way back from a calf injury. In two games since getting back on the floor, he has averaged just 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 17.0 minutes. His upside is high enough that he should be rostered in all leagues, although it appears as though it is going to be a slow ramp-up.
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Hornets' Coby White: Returns after brief exit
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White (eye) returned to Wednesday's game against the Nets, per the television broadcast.
White was injured midway through the second quarter after appearing to have been poked in the eye. After heading to the locker room to get checked out, he received the green light to return.
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Hornets' Coby White: Exits Wednesday's game against Nets
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White (undisclosed) exited Wednesday's game against the Nets, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.
While an official injury designation hasn't been released, it appears White was poked in the eye halfway through the second quarter. He immediately asked to be removed from the contest and made his way to the locker room, so he should be considered questionable to return. Without White, Dennis Schroder will be on the court more than initially anticipated.
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Hornets' Coby White: Good to go Wednesday
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White (calf) is available for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn.
White was initially listed as probable due to left calf injury management, but he'll be available for the matchup. The veteran guard should handle his usual offensive responsibilities in Charlotte's backcourt, barring any restrictions related to his calf.
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Hornets' Coby White: Probable for Wednesday
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White (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game in Brooklyn.
White came out of his regular-season debut unscathed and should be available for Wednesday's game. White saw 16 minutes of action in Monday's 124-91 loss to the Pistons, but he should be cleared for more playing time in his second game of the season.
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Hornets' Coby White: Logs 16 minutes in return
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White finished Monday's 124-91 loss to Detroit with seven points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and three assists in 16 minutes.
White made his season debut, returning from a calf injury suffered during the preseason. While it certainly wasn't his best performance, the simple fact that he was back on the floor should be seen as a huge positive. There is going to be a ramp-up period, for sure, which does limit his short-term upside. However, he is a clear must-roster player, given the fact that Charlotte will need him to play a major role following the offseason departure of LaMelo Ball.
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Hornets' Coby White: Starting after all
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White will start Monday's game against the Pistons.
White is ready to make his season debut after battling a calf strain, and he will step into the starting five immediately. However, the 26-year-old guard is expected to operate under a minutes restriction. With White back in action, Dennis Schroder will come off the bench.
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Hornets' Coby White: Won't start in season debut
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White will come off the bench and have his minutes monitored during Monday's game against Detroit, Owen O'Connor of SI.com reports.
White has been cleared to make his season debut after missing time with a calf injury, but the Hornets will take a cautious approach as he gets back up to speed. Expect Dennis Schroder to remain in the starting five Monday as a result.
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Hornets' Coby White: Not on injury report for Monday
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White (calf) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Pistons.
White has yet to play this season. While the former Bull will be back on the floor Monday versus Detroit, he could see limited action for at least a game or two. As a result, Dennis Schroder and Sion James could continue to see more minutes.
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Hornets' Coby White: Won't return during road trip
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Head coach Charles Lee said Monday that White (calf) remains without a timeline for a return, though Lee added that he'll have a better idea of where things stand following the Hornets' two-game road trip, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
White's next opportunity to play will come Saturday at home against the Sixers in the second leg of a back-to-back set. However, he should be considered highly questionable for that contest until the Hornets offer an update on his status. Dennis Schroder and Christian Anderson will likely continue seeing increased burn until White returns.
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Hornets' Coby White: Sidelined once again
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White (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
White has yet to play this season due to a left calf strain, and his next chance to suit up will come against the Pistons on Wednesday. Dennis Schroder should continue to handle an expanded role with White sidelined.
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Hornets' Coby White: Out Saturday
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White (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Miami.
White will miss a third straight game due to a left calf strain, though he's been ramping up in practice. His next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Wizards.
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Hornets' Coby White: Still sidelined with calf strain
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White (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks.
The combo guard can be viewed as day-to-day while on the mend with a calf strain. Until White is cleared for game action, Dennis Schroder should continue to start at point guard for the Hornets and makes for a viable streaming choice.
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Hornets' Coby White: Ruled out for season opener
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White (calf) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.
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.
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Hornets' Coby White: Increasing workload in practice
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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 of WCNC Charlotte reports.
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.
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Hornets' Coby White: Suffers calf strain, won't play in preseason
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The Hornets announced Monday that White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will not play during the preseason.
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.
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Hornets' Coby White: Ready for new role
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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.
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.
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Hornets' Coby White: To sign three-year deal
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White will sign a three-year, $74 million contract with the Hornets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports on Thursday.
The Hornets will quickly lock up White after trading away starting point guard LaMelo Ball to Minnesota earlier in the day. White becomes the starter by default in Charlotte and is likely to see a big uptick in fantasy appeal. In 21 regular-season appearances for Charlotte in 2025-26, White averaged 17.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 three-pointers in 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Coby White: Good chance to stay in Charlotte?
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Retaining White will be a priority for the Hornets this offseason, Bobby Marks of ESPN reports.
White will be free to test the open market in the offseason, although Charlotte will look re-sign him. After trading for White ahead of the deadline, Charlotte inherited his Bird rights, enabling the team to exceed the salary cap to retain him. Considering the club will be operating well below the luxury tax while possessing three trade exceptions valued at a combined $17.5 million, Marks added that the franchise is in a "strong position" to keep the former Bull on the roster. White appeared in 21 regular-season contests for the Hornets after being acquired from Chicago -- all off the bench -- averaging 15.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 39.1 percent from deep in those appearances. It's unknown what his role would be if he remained with the organization. However, his biggest issue in the last few seasons has been his inability to stay healthy.
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Hornets' Liam McNeeley: Appears in season-ending loss
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McNeeley contributed two points (1-1 FG) and one steal across six minutes during Friday's 121-90 Play-In Game loss to the Magic.
McNeeley saw the floor in Friday's blowout loss, marking just his second appearance of April, including the regular season. The rookie first-rounder played a muted role for the Hornets, averaging 4.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 11.9 minutes per contest across 31 regular-season outings off the bench. He appeared in 20 G League games for the Greensboro Swarm, with whom he averaged 19.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 31.9 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old will look to earn a more sizable role in 2026-27, though the only notable rotation player the Hornets could lose in free agency is Coby White.
