By R.L. Bynum
Coby White continues on the likely path to becoming the first Tar Heel to make the NBA All-Star Game in 16 years. That would probably be fine with the Charlotte Hornets, as long as they don’t have to face him again.
Three nights after scoring 22 points on the Hornets in a 13-point Chicago home win, White poured in 27 points as the Bulls overcame Terry Rozier’s 39 points to win 119–112 in overtime at the Spectrum Center on Monday night.
“It’s always fun to come back home and see everybody who supported me throughout my career,” White said.
White could become the first former UNC player to make the NBA All-Star Game since Antawn Jamison and Rasheed Wallace were part of the East team that won the 2008 game in New Orleans 134–128.
Tar Heels in NBA All-Star Game
The recent returns to the Bulls’ lineup of All-Stars Zach LaVine (right foot injury) and Nikola Vucevic (left adductor strain) seemed likely to reduce the number of shots White gets, but it hasn’t happened yet. LaVine has been the subject of trade rumors.
White, who was 10 of 19 from the floor with three 3-pointers, six rebounds and five assists, scored at least 20 points for the 16th time this season after doing it three times last season and 11 times the season before that. He’s one short of his career-high of 17 such games during the 2020–21 season after scoring at least 20 points 13 times during his rookie season.
White produced a 20.4 game score Monday, his eighth of at least 20 this season after doing it three times last season and the season before. He had seven such games in 2020–21 and four during his rookie season.
After the Hornets erased a seven-point deficit in the last 3½ minutes of regulation, the Bulls scored the first eight overtime points to pull away.
Charlotte called Leaky Black back up to the Hornets roster, but he didn’t play (coach’s decision). He collected 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in the Greensboro Swarm’s 97–84 Saturday win at Wisconsin.
Walker Kessler had 10 points and four rebounds in Utah’s 120–109 Saturday win at Philadelphia. He had eight points, six rebounds and two blocks in Monday’s 132–116 win at Milwaukee.
Cole Anthony and Harrison Barnes both had 10 points in Sunday night home losses.
Anthony added nine rebounds and five assists in Orlando’s 117–110 overtime setback against Atlanta and Barnes added a rebound and a steal in Sacramento’s 133–100 loss to New Orleans.
Ahead of Brooklyn’s 2 p.m. Thursday game in Paris against Cleveland (NBATV), the Nets lost in overtime Sunday at home to Portland 134–127. Day’Ron Sharpe had 11 points and six rebounds, while Cam Johnson contributed nine points, three rebounds and three assists.
Reggie Bullock didn’t play in either Houston’s 112–108 Saturday home win over Milwaukee or Monday’s 120–113 loss at Miami (coach’s decision) after playing in the previous three games.
Nassir Little has missed Phoenix’s last four games with left knee tendinitis.
In the G League, Pete Nance had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, also with four assists and a steal, in the Cleveland Charge’s 116–104 Saturday home victory over Santa Cruz.
In the Texas Legends’ 107–92 Saturday home win over Motor City, Justin Jackson scored 12 points and three 3-pointers, with seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Theo Pinson contributed 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block. Tony Bradley was inactive for the game.
Cole Anthony, Milwaukee Bucks guard
Age 25 | 6–2, 185 | 6th season | $2.67 million salary | UNC 2019–20 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup point guard behind Kevin Porter
Season statistics — 24 games, 7.1 points, 43.5 FG%, 28.6 3P%, 55.0 FT%, 2.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists
Saturday: Pistons 124, Bucks 112 — Didn’t start; 4:46, 3 points, 1–2 FG, 1–1 3FG, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, +13
Thursday: Bucks 116, Celtics 101 — Didn’t start; 18:54, 9 points, 4–6 FG,1–1 3FG, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, +9
Next game — 6 p.m. Sunday at Brooklyn
Harrison Barnes, San Antonio Spurs forward
Age 33 | 6–7, 225 | 14th season | $19 million salary | UNC 2010–12 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting power forward ahead of Jeremy Sochan
Season statistics — 24 games, 13.5 points, 48.9 FG%, 43.4 3P%, 88.6 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Monday: Spurs 135, (at) Pelicans 132 — Started; 35:07, team-high 24 points, 9–15 FG, 4–7 3FG, 2–2 FT, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, -17
Wednesday: Spurs 132, (at) Lakers 119 in NBA Cup West semifinal — Started; 32:33, 16 points, 5–12 FG, 4–9 3FG, 2–2 FT, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +8
Next game — 9 p.m. Saturday at Las Vegas in NBA Cup West final vs. Oklahoma City, Prime Video
Tony Bradley, Indiana Pacers center
Age 27 | 6–10, 248 | seventh pro season | UNC 2016–17 (1 season)
Roster situation — Third-string center behind Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff
Season statistics — 22 games, 4.8 points, 58.3 FG%, 0–1 3FG, 72.4 FT%, 2.6 rebounds, 0.6 of an assist
Monday: Pacers 116, Kings 105 — Didn’t play (coach’s decision)
Friday: (at) Sixers 115, Pacers 105 — 8:41, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 foul, +1
Next game — 3 p.m. Sunday vs. Washington
Cameron Johnson, Denver Nuggets forward
Age 29 | 6–8, 210 | 7th season | $22.54 million salary | UNC 2017–19 (2 seasons)
Roster situation — Starting small forward ahead of Bruce Brown
Season statistics — 24 games, 11.4 points, 45.4 FG%, 38.5 3P%, 79.6 FT%, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Sunday: Nuggets 115, Hornets 106 — Started; 38:38, 8 points, 2–7 FG, 1–4 3FG, 3–4 FT, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 fouls, +9
Thursday: Nuggets 136, (at) Kings 105 — Started; 32:34, 16 points, 6–13 FG, 1–5 3FG, 3–4 FT, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steals, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +17
Next game — 9:30 Monday vs. Houston, Peacock
Caleb Love,Portland Trail Blazers guard
Age 24 | 6–3, 212 | Rookie season | Two-way contract | UNC 2020–23 (3 seasons)
Season statistics — 17 games, 8.1 points, 33.3 FG%, 24.7 3P%, 80.0 FT%, 2.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists
Sunday: (at) Grizzlies 119, Blazers 96 — Didn’t start; 20:07, 4 points, 2–7 FG, 0–4 3FG, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -19
Thursday: (at) Pelicans, 143, Blazers 120 — Didn’t start; 11:55, 21:44, 9 points, 4–9 FG, 0–5 3FG, 1–1 FT, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, -9
Next game — 9 p.m. Sunday vs. Golden State
Drake Powell, Brooklyn Nets forward
Age 20 | 6–5, 195 | Rookie season | 4-year NBA rookie contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 17 games, 5.9 points, 48.0 FG%, 36.4 3FG%, 94.4 FT%, 1.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists
Saturday: Nets 119, Pelicans 101 — Didn’t start; 20:34, 3 points, 1–4 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -4
Friday: Mavericks 119, Nets 111 — Didn’t start; 2:41, 1 assist, 2 fouls, +2
Next game — 6 p.m. Sunday vs. Milwaukee
Day’Ron Sharpe, Brooklyn Nets center
Age 24 | 6–9, 265 | 5th season | $6.25 million salary | UNC 2020–21 (1 season)
Roster situation — Backup center behind Nic Claxton
Season statistics — 23 games, 7.0 points, 59.2 FG%, 27.8 3P%, 61.9 FT%, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists
Saturday: Nets 119, Pelicans 101 — Didn’t start; 18:49, 16 points, 7–8 FG, 2–3 FT, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -6
Friday: Mavericks 119, Nets 111 — Didn’t start; 13:26, 6 points, 1–3 FG, 4–4 FG, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -5
Next game — 6 p.m. Sunday vs. Milwaukee
Coby White, Chicago Bulls forward
Age 25 | 6–4, 195 | 7th season | $12.88 million salary | UNC 2018–19 (1 season)
Roster situation — Starting shooting guard ahead of Ayo Dosunmu
Season statistics — 8 games, 21.9 points, 42.7 FG%, 29.8 3PFG, 80.0 FT%, 3.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists
Sunday: Warriors 123, Bulls 91 — Started; 24:37, 12 points, 3–10 FG, 0–3 3FG, 6–7 FT, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 4 turnovers, 3 fouls, -27
Sunday: Bulls 129, (at) Hornets 126 — Started; 29:39, 20 points, 6–15 FG, 1–4 3FG, 7–9 FT, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, +7
Next game — 7 p.m. Sunday vs. New Orleans
Out for season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (torn labrum in left shoulder); season statistics: 5 games, 14.4 points, 70.3 FG%, 75.0 3P%, 70.0 FT%, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.8 blocks
Leaky Black, Capital City Go-Go (Wizards) guard
Age 26 | 6–6, 209 | 3rd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2018–23 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 12 games, 10.3 points, 40.0 FG%, 19.6 3P%, 78.6 FT%, 6.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.4 steals
Wednesday: Maine Celtics 112, Capital City 101 — Started; 38 minutes, 13 points, 4–12 FG, 1–4 3FG, 2–3 FT, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 fouls, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 blocks, -7
Friday: Capital City 111, Maine Celtics 77 — Started; 26 minutes, 15 points, 5–8 FG, 3–4 3FG, 1–1 FT, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 fouls, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 block, +17
Next game — 2 p.m. Sunday vs. Delaware Blue Coats
Garrison Brooks, Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) center
Age 26 | 6–9, 230 | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2017–21 (4 seasons)
Season statistics — 10 games, 5.6 points, 44.0 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 50.0 FT%, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.5 of a block
Sunday: Texas Legends 121, (at) Birmingham 91 — Didn’t start; 4 points, 1–3 FG, 2–3 FT, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 foul, 5 turnovers, 1 block, -16
Tuesday: Texas Legends 130, (at) Birmingham 94 — Didn’t start; 20 minutes, 2 points, 1–6 FG, 0–2 3FG, 6 rebounds, 1 foul, 3 turnovers, -22
Thursday: Birmingham 103, (at) Oklahoma City Blue 101 — Didn’t start; 17 minutes, 6 points, 2–4 FG, 1–2 FT, 5 rebounds, 2 fouls, 1 steal, +3
Next game — 4 p.m. Sunday vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers
RJ Davis, South Bay Lakers guard
Age 23 | 6–0, 180 | rookie season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2020–25 (5 seasons)
Season statistics — 12 games, 20.1 points, 43.9 FG%, 36.1 3P%, 88.6 FT%, 4.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals
Sunday: South Bay 141, Rip City Remix 130 (road) — Started; 31 minutes, 23 points, 7–15 FG, 2–7 3FG, 5–5 FT, 7 rebounds, 2 fouls, 2 steals, 5 turnovers, 2 blocks, -1
Tuesday: Stockton Kings 112, South Bay 99 (road) — Started; 32 minutes, 18 points, 6–17 FG, 2–8 3FG, 3–3 FT, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 block, -12
Wednesday: Stockton Kings 110, South Bay 98 (road) — Started; 12 minutes, 5 points, 1–5 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1–2 FT, 1 rebound, 2 fouls, 1 turnover, -9
Next game — 8 p.m. Saturday vs. Rip City Remix
Harrison Ingram, Austin Spurs forward
Age 23 | 6–5, 230 | 2nd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2023–24 (1 season)
Season NBA statistics — 3 games, 11 minutes, 5 points, 2–3 FG, 1–1 3FG, 3 rebounds, 2 fouls, +13
Season G League statistics — 7 games, 15.1 points, 47.7 FG%, 34.6 3P%, 60.0 FT%, 10.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.4 steals
Monday: Austin 110, (at) Mexico City Capitanes 107 — Didn’t play
Wednesday: Austin 117, (at) Mexico City Capitanes 104 — Didn’t start; 27 minutes, 9 points, 3–10 FG, 0–2 3FG, 2–3 FT, 10 rebounds, 4 fouls, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 block, +10
Wednesday: Austin 138, (at) Texas Legends 132 — Didn’t start; 34 minutes, 21 points, 9–18 FG, 3–7 3FG, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 fouls, 2 steals, 1 block, +7
Next game — 8:30 Saturday at Texas Legends
Pete Nance, Wisconsin Herd center
Age 25 | 6–9, 225 | 3rd season | Two-way contract | UNC 2022–23 (1 season)
Season G League statistics — 6 games, 20.0 points, 60.8 FG%, 45.2 3P%, 75.0 FT%, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 blocks
Season NBA statistics — 6 games, 17 minutes, 18 points, 7–11 FG, 4–8 3FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Saturday in NBA: Pistons 124, Bucks 112 — 4:46, 3 points, 1–3 FG, 1–3 3FG, 1 rebound, +13
Thursday in NBA: Bucks 116, Celtics 101 — 1:53, 2 points, 1–2 FG, 0–1 3FG, 1 rebound, -3
Next game — 1 p.m. Saturday vs. Grand Rapids Gold
Cormac Ryan, Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) guard
Age 26 | 6–5, 195 | 2nd season | Exhibit 10 contract | UNC 2024–25 (1 season)
Season statistics — 3 games, 17.7 points, 48.7 FG%, 38.9 3P%, 6–6 FT, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steal
Sunday: Noblesville Boom 111, Wisconsin 109 — Inactive for game
Wednesday: Wisconsin 114, Motor City Cruise 112 — Didn’t play
Thursday: Noblesville Boom 118, Wisconsin 87 — Didn’t start; 14 points, 5–15 FG, 0–4 3FG, 2–2 FT, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 fouls, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, -29
Next game — 1 p.m. Saturday vs. Grand Rapids Gold
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