BRANDON MILLER NEWS

Hornets have a more pressing problem than Brandon Miller's injury — for now While the Charlotte Hornets are likely hoping Brandon Miller's latest injury isn't serious, they are also facing a different, urgent concern...

OCTOBER 26 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Exits Saturday's loss with injury Miller (shoulder) registered four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist in nine minutes during Saturday's 125-121 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Miller left Charlotte's loss in the second quarter against the Sixers due to left shoulder soreness. It's a bummer to see the 22-year-old hit with an injury in just the second outing of the 2025-26 campaign after he missed all but 27 games last season. As it stands, we should have an update on Miller's status for Sunday's road tilt with the Washington Wizards.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Grimes' clutch 3-pointer lifts 76ers to 125-121 win over Hornets in home opener

Quentin Grimes hits a crucial 3-pointer with 14 seconds left, scoring 24 points, as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-121

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Hornets fans feeling dejavu as Brandon Miller heads to locker room vs. 76ers | Sporting News Charlotte has another injury to worry about, and it's not LaMelo Ball

OCTOBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't return vs. Philadelphia Miller won't return to Saturday's game against the 76ers due to left shoulder soreness.

Impact Miller exited to the locker room in the second quarter and won't return. He'll finish with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist across nine minutes. Kon Knueppel, Tre Mann and Tidjane Salaun are candidates for increased minutes the remainder of the game. Miller's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Wizards.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets' Brandon Miller exits game against 76ers with shoulder injury

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller will not return to Saturday's game against Philadelphia due to left shoulder soreness

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Exits to locker room Saturday Miller (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While the reason is unclear, Miller headed back to the locker room with 10:50 remaining in the second quarter. If he's unable to return, Kon Knueppel, Tre Mann and Tidjane Salaun are candidates for increased minutes the remainder of the game.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Charlotte in win Miller racked up 25 points (8-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-10 FT), seven assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 victory over Brooklyn.

Impact Miller led Charlotte's season-opening win with a game-high 25 points despite a pedestrian showing from beyond the arc. The 2023 first-round pick appeared in 27 games during the 2024-25 regular season before undergoing wrist surgery, averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals while knocking down 3.9 three-pointers in 34.2 minutes per contest. Now healthy, the Alabama product appears poised to deliver a breakout campaign.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Next step in Brandon Miller's development is crystal clear Brandon Miller had a rousing return from injury, but the Charlotte Hornets need him to improve a key facet of his game soon.

OCTOBER 23 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Hot-shooting Hornets overpower Nets in opener Brandon Miller's 25 points and LaMelo Ball's 20 points helped carry the Charlotte Hornets to a 136-117 victory against the visiting Brooklyn...

OCTOBER 23 • THESTATE.COM

Brandon Miller scores 25 in return as Hornets beat Nets 136-117 in season opener

Brandon Miller scored 25 points in his first game since Jan. 15, Miles Bridges added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 136-117 in thei...

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Off injury report for Wednesday Miller (wrist) isn't listed on Charlotte's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Miller will return to action in the Hornets' regular-season opener after sitting out the preseason finale due to right wrist soreness. The third-year swingman appeared in just 27 regular-season games in 2024-25 before undergoing right wrist surgery in January. During that span, he averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals across 34.2 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller will attempt to level up with the Hornets Better luck on the health front — and a better team around him — could help Brandon Miller reach All-Star heights.

OCTOBER 21 • FANSIDED.COM

Ruled out for preseason finale Miller is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks due to right wrist soreness.

Impact It seems like the Hornets are simply giving Miller the night off. The injury designation will leave his status at least somewhat up in the air for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets, though.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16 • NBA.COM

Breaks out in win Miller finished with 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists, two rebounds, three steals and one block across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 145-116 preseason win over the Gri...

Impact Miller was having a tough time in the preseason prior to Wednesday, but he was able to shake off some of the rust for a stellar performance against Memphis. Miller was well on his way to a breakout campaign in 2024-25 before a wrist injury cut it short, but now that he's fully healthy, he's been in hot demand during fantasy drafts.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nobody in the Southeast was over .500 last year. All 5 teams expect to be better this season

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Struggles with shot in loss Miller posted 14 points (3-11 FG, 6-8 FT, 2-6 3Pt), three assists, a rebound and a steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Miller enters the season at 100 percent after an abbreviated campaign in 2024-25 that lasted only 27 games. The surgery on his wrist was successful, and the teams hopes he slides into the team's No. 2 scoring option this season. The Alabama product is a well-rounded off-guard who can also play the wing and provide solid contribution in multiple statistical categories.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

2025 SI NBA 100 Rankings, Nos. 100–51: Stephon Castle Shines As Newcomer Veterans like CJ McCollum and Klay Thompson still bring a lot of value, while younger players like Dyson Daniels and Brandon Miller have roo...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Sees 16 minutes in loss Miller produced eight points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and two steals across 16 minutes of Sunday's 135-114 preseason loss to the Thunder.

Impact Miller underwent season-ending surgery in January to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, but he's had no limitations at training camp. There was some obvious rust Sunday, and the Hornets gave all their key players light workloads to bring them along slowly. For what it's worth, Miller has been looking strong at training camp and there's a lot of talk about him possibly breaking out in his third NBA season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 30 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Healthy heading into training camp Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said Monday that Miller (wrist) will be a full go for training camp, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact Peterson said Monday that Miller has done "a great job with his rehab and can't wait to get back out there." The 22-year-old underwent season-ending surgery in January to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist after averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals across 27 games. Looking ahead, Miller will aim to stay healthy and continue his rise toward stardom in his third NBA season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets fans may be unable to shake Brandon Miller worry The Charlotte Hornets' success hinges on Brandon Miller's development, but there is an unsettling concern about the rising star.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SWARMANDSTING.COM

Brutal rankings for LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are not as bad as they seem Where LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller landed in ESPN's recently released player rankings may infuriate some Charlotte Hornets fans.

SEPTEMBER 24 • SWARMANDSTING.COM