Hornets praise Coby White's performance after trade deadline acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Coby White has impressed the Charlotte Hornets since joining the team from the Chicago Bulls at the February trade deadline. The Goldsboro, North Carolina native averaged 15.6 points, three rebounds, and three assists in 21 games for the Hornets, while showcasing career-high shooting percentages. White played a pivotal role during the NBA Play-In Tournament against the Miami Heat, keeping Charlotte's season alive. As an unrestricted free agent this summer, both White and the Hornets have expressed mutual interest in a contract extension, though White will need to enhance his perimeter defense moving forward.
- •Coby White traded to Hornets from Bulls in February 2026.
- •Averaged 15.6 points, three rebounds, and three assists in 21 games.
- •Field goal percentage at 46.1% and 3-point percentage at 39.1% are career highs.
- •Displayed strong performance in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
- •White is an unrestricted free agent this summer.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 player grades: Coby White
"Coby White was an incredible trade deadline pickup for the Charlotte Hornets, providing a spark off the bench as a scorer.
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