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While the organization has officially ruled the guard out for all upcoming exhibition contests, his status for the start of the regular season remains uncertain. The Hornets are scheduled to open their campaign on October 21 with a road trip to face the Brooklyn Nets, though the team has yet to provide a definitive timeline for White’s return to the court.
Uncertainty surrounds start of regular season
The Hornets have stated that further updates regarding White's recovery and the specific extent of the injury will be released as more information becomes available. This development leaves a void in the backcourt just as the team prepares to tip off its preseason schedule, which begins this Tuesday with a home matchup against the Nets.
White had been positioned to step into a primary role for Charlotte this year. Following the offseason trade that saw LaMelo Ball move to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the expectation was that White would assume the starting point guard duties. His performance last season, where he appeared in 21 games and recorded averages of 15.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, had established him as a key component of the team's rotation moving forward.
