US EditionHornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says
The Hornets add scoring depth by acquiring Coby White, North Carolina's high school scoring leader, and Mike Conley Jr. to bolster their young core and playoff push.
- On Wednesday, the Charlotte Hornets agreed to acquire Coby White, according to a person familiar with the situation, while ESPN reported they will also get Mike Conley Jr. in the deal.
- With a seven-game win streak, the Hornets aimed to bolster their young core by adding Coby White, who provides scoring alongside LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges.
- The 25-year-old guard White has spent seven seasons with the Bulls, averaging 15.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds, with season averages of 18.6 points and 4.7 assists.
- It's unclear where Coby White will fit into the Hornets' rotation, and the source spoke anonymously since the deal awaits league approval.
- White's offseason youth basketball camps reinforce his local ties, while Kon Knueppel won three straight Rookie of the Month awards and Brandon Miller was last week's Player of the Week.
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Hornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says
The Charlotte Hornets are bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina, where he is the state’s career high school scoring leader and played for the Tar Heels.
Report: Bulls trade Coby White, Mike Conley Jr. to Hornets for Sexton, Dieng, 3 2nd round picks
The Chicago Bulls have reportedly traded Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round draft picks, as they look to reconfigure their roster around the young duo of Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey.
Why Hornets Added Coby White From Bulls In Three-Team Trade
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls. They will acquire guards Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. The Hornets will send guard Collin Sexton, forward Ousmane Dieng, and three future second-round picks. Multiple reports confirmed the agreement. The Hornets will send veteran center Mason Plumlee to Oklahoma City to complete the deal. Why Hornets Added Coby White From Bulls In Three-Team Trade Trade Detail…
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