Coby White sidelines the Hornets in preseason due to calf injury

Coby White, 24, was sidelined after feeling discomfort in his left calf during the team's training camp activities.

Doctors diagnosed a muscle strain and determined that the player will miss the remainder of the preseason, eliminating his chance to participate in the exhibition games that precede the regular season.

Impact of the absence

Without White, the Hornets will lose one of the team's primary playmakers, who has averaged 15 points and 4 assists in recent seasons. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff will likely turn to Terry Rozier and young players like JT Thor to fill the gap.

The injury comes at a critical time, as the team seeks to solidify its rotation before the official start of the NBA. Full recovery from a calf strain typically takes two to four weeks, but the front office has not yet announced a return timeline.