Coby White's Impact on Hornets: A Smart Trade

0:00You're listening to Charlotte Hornet's News Today, subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a solid trade by getting guard Kobe White from the Chicago Bulls. They needed a steady hand to run the offense when the mellow ball rests. A calf injury popped up in his medicals at first, but White returned sharp on February 24 against his old team. Since then, he has delivered double-digit points in short bench stance most nights. This move is shaping up as one of the smartest early calls by GM Jeff Peterson, clarifying the team's direction. Fans hope Colin Sexton traded the other way last year, would spark the attack, but his playmaking fell short despite solid scoring. Now with the Bulls, Sexton averages around 16 points over 12 games, but the Hornets see White as the better fit alongside ball. Digging into per 36-minute stats tells the real story. White nearly matches Sexton's 23 points per game, grabs more rebounds, dishes twice as many assists, and cuts turnovers.

1:02His assist to turnover ratio sits at over 2-1. On defense, White's length helps, and his plus 32 plus minus rating crushes Sexton's minus 24. The Hornets offense flows smoother now, and as White's shooting heats up, this trade looks like a real win. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Relaxed deeper, reset faster, comfort you can hear, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com