Charlotte Hornets enter 2026-27 season with new projected starting lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a projected starting five that has not yet played a regular-season game together. Coby White moves into the primary point guard role, while Brandon Miller is positioned as the team’s first scoring option. Kon Knueppel returns for his second season following a record-breaking rookie performance from three-point range. The frontcourt features Naz Reid, acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves, alongside Moussa Diabate. The coaching staff and roster face the challenge of integrating these new roles as the team shifts its offensive structure to center around Miller. The upcoming campaign marks a transition for the franchise as these players adjust to increased playing time and altered responsibilities.
- •Coby White transitions to a starting role with an expected increase in minutes per game.
- •Brandon Miller enters the season as the primary offensive option for the team.
- •Kon Knueppel looks to build on his rookie record for three-pointers made.
- •Naz Reid joins the frontcourt to provide spacing and consistency for the starting unit.
- •Moussa Diabate continues as the starting center after receiving the NBA Hustle Award.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets Starters’ Stats Predictions for 2026-27
"Charlotte Hornets starters’ stats predictions for 2026-27 are genuinely difficult — because this is a starting five that has never played a regular-season game together. Predicting Every Charlotte Hornets Starter’s Stats for 2026-27 New faces, new roles, new expectations. Coby White steps up as the primary point guard. Brandon Miller carries the offense as the …
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