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Hornets Receive Scary Injury News With NBA Season Looming

The Charlotte Hornets’ plans for Coby White have already been interrupted. The Hornets announced Monday that the guard suffered a left calf strain in training camp and will miss the entire preseason, with further updates to come only as appropriate.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:06 PM
Hornets Receive Scary Injury News With NBA Season Looming
Key Things to Know
  • Hornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain and will miss the entire NBA preseason.
  • No official return timetable has been set for White's regular season availability.
  • Forwards Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams are also sidelined with hamstring strains.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the entire preseason. The team announced the injury on Monday, noting that further updates will be provided as appropriate without specifying a firm timeline for his regular-season return.

White joins Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams on Charlotte's growing list of preseason soft-tissue injuries, with both forwards sidelined by hamstring strains. White previously re-signed with the Hornets this summer on a three-year, $74 million contract after managing recurring calf issues last season.

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