Charlotte Hornets tease preseason starting lineup during training camp

The Charlotte Hornets participated in a productive training camp at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The team welcomed several new additions, including Naz Reid, Grayson Allen, Dennis Schroder, Royce O Neale, Hannes Steinbach, and Christian Anderson Jr. to bolster their chemistry ahead of an intense 82-game season. The Hornets announced their preseason schedule, which includes a four-game series against the Brooklyn Nets beginning on October 6 at the Spectrum Center.

While the final starting lineup for the preseason opener has not been announced, a video of the Hornets' scrimmages may have revealed the answer. In a scrimmage between the first and second units, Coby White, Grayson Allen, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabate appeared to be the first unit, while Dennis Schroder, Sion James, Liam McNeeley, Royce O Neale, and Ryan Kalkbrenner formed the second unit.

This observation suggests that Coby White, Grayson Allen, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabate are likely to start for the Hornets in their preseason opener against the Brooklyn Nets.