The Hornets take action for Brandon Miller after his significant offensive leap
The franchise and the player are now negotiating an extension under the rookie wage scale, with Miller on the brink of his fourth season
Charlotte Hornets and Brandon Miller have entered active negotiations to reach a contract extension under the rookie salary scale. The forward will face his fourth season in the NBA with Charlotte after being selected with the number 2 pick in the 2023 Draft.
The contractual future of Miller is now on the table after two initial seasons in which he has shown his ability to become an important piece for the Hornets when he has been available. However, injuries have also affected his journey since he arrived in the league.
Last season, Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, establishing himself as one of the key players for Charlotte.
One of the highlights of his development was his efficiency from the perimeter. The forward converted 38.3% of his three-pointers, averaging 7.9 attempts per game. He also significantly improved from the free-throw line, achieving 89.2% accuracy with 3.4 attempts per game, the highest percentage of his career.
| Stat | Brandon Miller |
|---|---|
| Team | Charlotte Hornets |
| Position | Forward |
| Height | 2.01 meters |
| Draft | 2nd in 2023 |
| Season facing | 4th |
| Points 2025-26 | 20.2 per game |
| Rebounds 2025-26 | 4.9 per game |
| Assists 2025-26 | 3.3 per game |
| Three-point | 38.3% |
| Three-point attempts | 7.9 per game |
| Free throws | 89.2% |
| Free throw attempts | 3.4 per game |
His offensive production was also accompanied by an increase in efficiency, especially in two of the most important areas of his game: outside shooting and free throws.
Injuries have affected his continuity
The main question surrounding Miller during his early years in the NBA has been related to his availability. In his rookie season, he managed to play 74 games, but his second season was limited to only 27 games.
The reason was a ligament tear in his right wrist, which significantly limited his participation that season.
Miller managed to return and increased his number of games again last season, when he played 65 games. However, his season was also not completely free of physical issues, as he had to cope with shoulder instability throughout the year.
Charlotte wants to secure one of their young pieces
Despite the physical problems he has suffered since arriving in the NBA, Miller has shown, when healthy, that he can play a fundamental role for the Hornets.
The franchise and the player are now negotiating an extension under the rookie salary scale, with Miller on the brink of his fourth season. The performance from last season, especially his offensive production and improvement in efficiency, is part of the context in which both parties seek to reach an agreement.
Miller arrived in Charlotte as the second pick in the 2023 Draft and has since experienced an evolution marked by both his performance on the court and the physical issues that have affected his availability. Now, the Hornets are negotiating with him for his long-term continuity.
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