Coby White Traded to Hornets; Bulls Acquire Collin Sexton: Sources
The Charlotte Hornets are making a significant move to bolster their guard position. They have acquired Coby White from the Chicago Bulls, as confirmed by team and league sources. This trade comes after the Hornets have shown strong performance, winning seven straight games and climbing the Eastern Conference standings.
Details of the Trade
In exchange for Coby White, the Bulls will receive Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks. Additionally, the Hornets will gain Mike Conley, who joined the Bulls recently via a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Coby White’s Career Highlights
- Coby White is the longest-tenured member of the Bulls.
- He was selected seventh overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
- White is in the final year of a three-year, $36 million rookie extension.
- He averaged a career-high 20.4 points last season.
White is set to celebrate his 26th birthday on February 16. Despite a promising season last year where he earned Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors in March, he faced challenges this season due to a calf strain sustained in August.
Performance in the Current Season
After returning to action in mid-November, White struggled with recurring calf issues. In 29 games this season, he has averaged 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. Notably, he has made 43.8 percent of his field goal attempts and 34.6 percent from three-point range.
- Scores at least 22 points in five consecutive games.
- Leads the Bulls in three-point attempts with an average of 7.2.
- Has the second-highest turnovers on the team, averaging three per game.
Bulls’ Strategy Moving Forward
Trading White aligns with the Bulls’ strategy to acquire young players and future assets. This marks a shift in their decision-making approach under Artūras Karnišovas’ leadership. With this trade, the Bulls are signaling a future without Coby White, emphasizing a new direction for the team.
