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Perfect from three in win Smith recorded a career-high nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt) along with one rebound and one block across 14 minutes in Thursday's 129-128 victory over the Nets.

Impact It appears Smith will get more opportunities off the bench after an MRI confirmed LaMelo Ball sustained a right ankle sprain, sidelining him for at least a week. In Smith's last six games, he has averaged 8.7 minutes per game, so expect that to trend upwards in the immediate future.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high eight points Smith supplied eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt) in five minutes during Tuesday's 115-91 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Smith played in just his seventh game of the season Tuesday, scoring a career-high eight points in five minutes. The Hornets recently lost LaMelo Ball to what is being described as a serious ankle sprain. While Smith is still buried on the depth chart, there is a chance the Hornets may opt to see what they have in Smith, especially if their current trajectory holds. He is clearly not someone who needs to be prioritized, but the situation warrants at least some attention.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will get some run in G League Smith is expected to get some playing time in the G League this season, Sam Perley of NBA.com reports.

Impact Smith was a lot of fun to watch at the Summer League, but the Hornets have a lot of depth at guard, and it will be hard for the rookie to carve out some playing time early on.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller has breakout performance for Hornets in Summer League

After a rough start to Summer League, the No. 2 overall pick finally had a breakout performance on Tuesday.

JULY 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Brandon Miller has breakout performance for Hornets in Summer League

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JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JUNE 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Charlotte Hornets' Nick Smith Jr. talks battling injury, friendship with Brandon Miller “Going through that process, I learned so much about my body,” Smith said of the injuries he sustained in college. “I feel God put me in tha...

JUNE 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM