Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. White was a major priority for the Hornets and now steps into a new starting role in the backcourt.
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Coby White #3 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on in the first half against the Miami Heat during their game at Spectrum Center on April 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
Following a run with the Chicago Bulls, Coby White is set to get his big payday with the Charlotte Hornets.
Months after the Bulls traded White to the surging Hornets, the veteran guard’s value shot up after his impressive run on a rebuilding team that started to turn things around.
On February 4, 2026, the Bulls sent White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Hornets in exchange for Ousmane Dieng, Collin Sexton, and multiple second-round draft picks.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Coby White intends to sign a three-year deal, worth $74 million, with the Hornets.
Free agent guard Coby White intends to sign a three-year, $74 million deal to return to the Charlotte Hornets, sources tell ESPN. White was a major priority for the Hornets and now steps into a new starting role in the backcourt.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 12: Coby White #3 of the Charlotte Hornets controls the ball against Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden on April 12, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images)
When White arrived in Chicago, he was on board with a contract that was valued at $24.1 million. The team picked up both of the options on the back end.
The Bulls extended White with a three-year deal before the 2023-2024 NBA season. He earned just under $40.0 million throughout the duration of the contract.
White reportedly rejected an extension from the Bulls before playing on a $12.8 million salary for the 2025-2026 NBA season.
It turned out to be the right move.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 29: Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first hafl at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For several seasons, White was a homegrown prospect for the Bulls.
In 2019, the Bulls selected White with their seventh-overall pick. He was coming out of North Carolina, where he starred as a five-star freshman.
By year two, White was a full-time starter before going back to a bench role for two seasons. In 2023-2024, White was back to being a starter and thrived during the 2024-2025 NBA season, posting a career-high of 20.4 points while shooting 37.0% from three.
Before White was traded, he appeared in 29 games for the Bulls. The star guard produced 18.6 points per game, along with 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds. He shot 34.6% from three.
After White arrived in Charlotte, he saw the court for 21 games off the bench. The veteran guard shot a career-high 46.1% from the field and 39.1% from three. White averaged 15.6 points, 3.0 assists, and 3.0 rebounds.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA/NFL reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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