Bulls Lose 2nd-Round Pick in Coby White Trade Due to Injury

Chicago's trade with Charlotte Hornets amended after White's calf issues surface

Feb. 7, 2026 at 2:55pm

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The Chicago Bulls have traded guard Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets, but the deal was amended after White's lingering calf injury was discovered during his physical. As a result, the Bulls will now receive two second-round draft picks instead of the original three.

Why it matters

This trade highlights the risks teams face when dealing with injured players, as the Bulls were forced to accept less value for White due to his health concerns. It also raises questions about the Bulls' decision-making, as they could have potentially traded White at a higher value last year before the injury issues arose.

The details

After White underwent his physical with the Hornets, it was determined that he will need to miss part of the upcoming season due to a right calf strain he suffered in summer workouts. As a result, the original trade was amended, with the Bulls now receiving a 2031 second-round pick from the New York Knicks and a 2031 second-round pick from the Denver Nuggets, rather than the three second-rounders in the initial deal.

  • On February 7, 2026, the Chicago Bulls traded Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets.
  • On February 10, 2026, the trade was amended after White's injury concerns were discovered during his physical with the Hornets.

The players

Coby White

A guard for the Chicago Bulls who has dealt with a lingering calf injury.

Jeff Peterson

The President of the Charlotte Hornets, who informed reporters about White's injury and timeline for return.

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What’s next

The Bulls will now have to wait until after the All-Star break to see Coby White make his debut with the Hornets, as he recovers from his calf injury.

The takeaway

This trade highlights the importance of thoroughly evaluating a player's health before completing a deal, as the Bulls were forced to accept less value for Coby White due to his lingering injury concerns. It also raises questions about the team's decision-making, as they may have been able to get more for White if they had traded him at a higher value last season.