White played 20 minutes in Wednesday's 114-93 preseason win over the Hornets, scoring 17 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and adding four steals, three rebounds and two assists.
Analysis:Making his second appearance of the preseason, the veteran point guard finished second to Jayson Tatum in scoring for Boston while leading a defense that snatched 16 steals. White will be looking to improve his efficiency in 2026-27 after shooting a career-worst 39.4 percent from the field last season, along with a 32.7 percent mark from three-point range that was a steep decline from the prior three campaigns.
