Hornets take another injury hit after Coby White news

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Hornets take another injury hit after Coby White news

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Oct 5, 2026 5:59 PM ET

The post-LaMelo Ball era for the Charlotte Hornets is already off to a rough start.

Less than two weeks after it was reported that both Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams had suffered injuries that may linger into the regular season, Charlotte was hit with another injury in training camp that also may carry over into regular-season action.

Coby White is dealing with a calf injury

According to an update provided by Charlotte on Monday, it was revealed that projected starting point guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp.

Calf strains were something that plagued White multiple times last season, so Hornets fans could be worried about it continuing.

An update on the severity of White's calf strain has not yet been revealed, so a timeline for a possible return to action is not known.

INJURY UPDATES: @hornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the team’s preseason games. Additional updates on White will be provided as appropriate. (1/2)
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) October 5, 2026

It's hard to judge how long Coby White could be sidelined for without knowing what grade calf injury this is.

If it's a minor Grade 1 strain, White is looking at about 10-14 days before ramping up action and full practices.

The Hornets could be without him and Kon Knueppel. https://t.co/wtsYpZPg7w
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) October 5, 2026

Charlotte has veteran players who can handle a starting role

If indeed both White and Knueppel are forced to miss the start of the season, Charlotte's offseason provided it with veteran players who could step right into those starting roles with no issues.

Two trade acquisitions, Dennis Schroder and Grayson Allen, would likely be the two players who were asked to slide into those starting spots. Those two have combined to start 720 games in their careers, making them excellent options to fill the roles if needed.

Dennis Schröder SHINED in the comeback win for the Cavs!

11 of his 19 PTS in the 4Q
5-8 FGM in the 4Q
Played all 12 MIN in 4Q

He leads a 25-17 closing burst to give Cleveland a 3-2 series lead! pic.twitter.com/UihmjKLPVE
— NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2026

Grayson Allen has a very creative finishing package. He's got Pinoy steps, off-hand finishes, contortions, and deceleerations. He finished 67% of his rim attempts, a much-needed skill for Charlotte.

I truly think Allen will surprise fans with his overall game. pic.twitter.com/nFdUa4Jylg
— Richie (@richierandall) October 3, 2026

The Hornets need Coby White and Kon Knueppel healthy

White and Knueppel are expected to play a major role in the Hornets' success this season. They were both integral parts of the late-season surge that got Charlotte into the Play-In Tournament last season.

They'll certainly need to recover well and get back on the floor if Charlotte has any hopes of snapping a 10-year playoff drought.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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