Hornets Announce Bad Injury News For Projected LaMelo Ball Replacement

Hornets Announce Bad Injury News For Projected LaMelo Ball Replacement

The Charlotte Hornets will be missing their starting point guard, who was projected to be the team’s replacement for LaMelo Ball.  According to the Hornets, Coby White, who is seen as a starter this season, will be missing the entire preseason after suffering a left calf strain during training camp.  Hornets Announce Coby White Injury […]

Hornets’ Coby White Diagnosed With Left Calf Strain

By Rory Maher | at October 5, 2026 4:22 pm Hornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will be sidelined for the entire preseason, according to the team (Twitter links). Additional updates on the North Carolina native will be provided “as appropriate.” White is the second projected Hornets starter — and third rotation player — to suffer a soft tissue injury before the season. Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams both…

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Hornets The Hornets will be without Coby White for the entire preseason after the guard strained his left calf during training camp, the team announced. Charlotte has not given a timetable beyond that. It’s an unwelcome start for White, who re-signed with the Hornets on a three-year, $74 million deal this summer. Calf trouble limited […]

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss pre-season with calf strain