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Hornets Reduce Cost in Coby White Deal After Injury Found in Post-Trade Physical

White is expected to sit until after the All-Star break as Charlotte targets a longer-term fit.

Overview

  • The trade remains in place with amended terms: Chicago now receives 2031 second-rounders from the Knicks and Nuggets, and Charlotte retains the 2029 pick.
  • An onboarding exam in Charlotte identified a left calf injury for White, triggering the reduced draft compensation.
  • Hornets leadership expressed confidence in White’s outlook and emphasized the value of acquiring his Bird rights before his upcoming free agency.
  • The transaction sent Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to Charlotte for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and draft considerations.
  • The adjustment comes as the Bulls undertake a broader deadline reset, while Charlotte has won nine straight and views White as part of a late-season push.