Breaking down the trade for Coby White and how it helps the Hornets' playoff push.

If Jeff Peterson, the Hornets’ president of basketball operations, does any kind of wheeling and dealing before the deadline, the premise would be gathering more draft capital to add to the already-growing stable Peterson has collected in less than two full years in charge of personnel in Charlotte.

The Bulls traded White to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday along with Mike Conley Jr., getting back Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round draft picks.

The Chicago Bulls finally moved on from Coby White in a surprise deal with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, but the return leaves something to be desired.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White and veteran Mike Conley Jr., ESPN is reporting.