Overview
- The Charlotte Hornets removed Coby White from the injury report and activated him to make his 2026-27 season debut Monday after a left calf strain kept him out of preseason and the first seven games.
- White said he feels “100% physically” but is expected to be limited in minutes as the team eases him back into game action.
- Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams remain out with hamstring strains, with Knueppel practicing with the Greensboro Swarm as part of a G League ramp-up toward a return.
- The change will alter Charlotte’s backcourt rotation by likely moving Dennis Schroder to a reserve role and giving the Hornets more on-ball creation behind starter Brandon Miller.
- Charlotte re-signed White this offseason and hopes his controlled return will help the Hornets stabilize an offense that has struggled during a 3-4 start while the team manages multiple soft-tissue injuries.