{
  "id": 2712701,
  "title": "Coby White reveals how he and his Hornets teammates are getting along in the offseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/coby-white-reveals-how-he-and-his-hornets-teammates-are-getting-along",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T04:05:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/coby-white-reveals-hornets-teammates-040538550.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 offseason, the Charlotte Hornets have undergone significant changes by trading away key players like LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. In preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 season, the team is shifting its focus to Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel as their star players. Coby White has been assigned the starting point guard role, and it appears that the team is already fostering a positive atmosphere as they get to know each other ahead of the new season.\n\nWhite has secured a long-term future with the Hornets as their starting point guard, and his skill set aligns well with the likes of Knueppel and Miller. He is an effective playmaker, known for his high-level scoring abilities due to his natural driving ability and jump shot proficiency. Furthermore, White is recognized for being a solid team player and a positive influence within the locker room.\n\nA recent trip to Miami with some of his Hornets teammates has further strengthened the team's bond. White, who was among the catalysts for this trip, mentioned the enjoyable time spent together during the outing. As he expressed at one of Miller's events in Charlotte, \"A lot of us just went to Miami, got back Thursday. We went for the week, so that was pretty dope. Got to grab dinner, hit the golf course; it was a fun time for all of us.\"\n\nWith the Hornets building genuine chemistry both on and off the court, the future of the team appears promising. While they will face challenges in the competitive Eastern Conference, they are well-prepared to have a fantastic season in 2026-27.",
  "summary": "The Hornets are strengthening their chemistry ahead of a big 2026-27 season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Coby White set as Hornets' starting point guard for 2026-27 season",
    "Team bonding trip to Miami with teammates in August",
    "White praised for being positive influence and effective playmaker"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Hornets' offseason bonding and roster changes position them for a promising 2026-27 season, with Coby White's playmaking and leadership skills complementing Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel's star potential.",
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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."
}