{
  "id": 11002693,
  "title": "Hornets news: Coby White was legit shocked to fly private, get Chick-fil-A",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hornets-news-coby-white-was-legit-shocked-to-fly-private-get-chick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:14:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hornets-news-coby-white-legit-181457971.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Coby White revealed his shock at being treated like royalty after his trade from the Chicago Bulls to the Hornets last season. White, who was expecting to fly commercial, was instead whisked away on a private flight to join his new team. The Hornets went above and beyond to make him feel welcome, even providing Chick-fil-A meals during his journey. White detailed his experience, sharing that the gesture gave him a clear indication that the Hornets were serious about transforming their organization for the better. This newfound dedication from the team has been evident in their impressive play-in run during the 2025-26 season, where they defeated the Miami Heat before falling to the Orlando Magic. While the trade of LaMelo Ball to Minnesota has puzzled some fans, the Hornets still boast an impressive roster filled with other top-tier players like rookie Kon Knueppel. The team is set to kick off the 2026-27 season on October 21 with a game against the Brooklyn Nets.",
  "summary": "The Charlotte Hornets have an interesting squad heading into the 2026-27 season, having shaken things up over the offseason by trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, among other moves. One of Charlotte’s returning faces is shooting guard Coby White , whom the team acquired from the Chicago Bulls last season. Recently, White detailed how […] The post Hornets news: Coby White was legit…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}