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Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 5). Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/hornets-point-guard-coby-white-to-miss-preseason-with-calf-strain/article_5b00309e-dadb-504b-879c-a412a70cf604.html

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Coby White, the Charlotte Hornets' point guard, will miss the entire preseason due to a left calf strain sustained during training camp. The team has not specified if he will be ready for the regular season opener on October 21st against Brooklyn. With LaMelo Ball traded away, White was slated to start at point guard; last season, he averaged 15.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game in 21 appearances.

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Coby White, point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, will miss the entire NBA preseason due to a left calf strain suffered during training camp. The extent of his absence beyond the preseason remains unclear, with the team saying they will provide updates as more information becomes available. It is uncertain if he will be ready for the regular season opener on October 21 against Brooklyn. White was anticipated to start in place of LaMelo Ball after the Hornets traded Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves this past offseason. Last season, White averaged 15.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game over 21 appearances with the team. Charlotte's first preseason match is set for Tuesday against the Nets at home.

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Charlotte Hornets point guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the entire preseason, the team announced. asserted

team → suffer → preseason

It’s unclear if White will be available for the regular season opener Oct. 21 at Brooklyn. uncertain

White → ’ → Brooklyn

The Hornets said updates on White will be provided when more is known about the extent of the injury. asserted

more → say → injury

White had been expected to take over the starting point guard spot after the team traded LaMelo Ball to Minnesota earlier this offseason. asserted

team → expect → Minnesota

In 21 games with the Hornets last season White averaged 15.6 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. asserted

White → average → game

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

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