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Hornets guard Coby White to miss all of preseason with calf injury

He joins Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams in missing the entire preseason slate.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:31 PM
Hornets guard Coby White to miss all of preseason with calf injury
Key Things to Know
  • Coby White will miss Charlotte's entire four-game preseason schedule due to a left calf strain.
  • White is preparing to take over as the Hornets' starting point guard this season.
  • Teammates Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams will also sit out the entire preseason slate with injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White will miss the team's entire four-game preseason schedule after suffering a left calf strain during training camp on Monday. The injury occurred while the Hornets were preparing in Charleston, South Carolina, ahead of their preseason opener against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center.

White joins teammates Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams on the sidelines for the exhibition slate as he prepares to serve as the Hornets' starting point guard. Additionally, two-way guard Kylan Boswell is continuing his rehabilitation from a right-knee injury ahead of the G League season.

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