Coby White is officially set to make his debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night, and it comes with extra drama.

His first appearance for Charlotte will be against his former team, the Chicago Bulls, at the United Center.

The Hornets confirmed White has been upgraded to available status after missing time due to a left calf strain.

He was acquired from Chicago on February 4 but has yet to suit up for his new team until now.

In his return, White is expected to come off the bench as the backup point guard behind LaMelo Ball.

Ball enters the matchup in strong form, coming off a 37-point performance that included a career-high 10 three-pointers in a win over the Washington Wizards.

White’s addition gives Charlotte another scoring option and experienced ball-handler in the rotation.

Before the trade, White spent six and a half seasons with the Bulls.

In 29 games this season for Chicago, he averaged 18.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.7 rebounds while shooting 34.6% from three-point range.

His last NBA appearance was on February 3, making Tuesday night not just a debut — but a meaningful return to action against the franchise where his career began.