Miller finished Saturday's 123-117 loss to the Timberwolves with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 36 minutes.
Miller missed Thursday's game versus the Nets with a minor ankle issue, but he appeared to be moving around well Saturday. Miller has seen heavy workloads in his first two games without LaMelo Ball (ankle, out), averaging 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 36.0 minutes.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go Saturday
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Miller (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Miller has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the previous game with a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward will likely replace Bryce McGowens in the starting five.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Questionable against Brooklyn
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Miller is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Nets due to a left ankle injury.
Miller suffered his injury against the Knicks despite playing 36 minutes and could miss just his second game of the year Thursday. If the rookie forward is ruled out, Bryce McGowens, JT Thor and Nick Smith are candidates to receive extended playing time.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Starting Tuesday
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Miller will start Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
LaMelo Ball is expected to miss extended time with an ankle injury, so Terry Rozier will slide over to point guard with Miller joining the starting five. Miller fared well in a larger role Sunday against the Magic, totaling 20 points, five rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Drops 20 points
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Miller produced 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Magic.
Miller started the second half of Sunday's game, as LaMelo Ball left for good after 15 minutes with an ankle injury. Miller reached the 20-point mark for the third time this season, and he's been trending up with averages of 18.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.8 three-pointers over his last four games. He could be looking at a larger share of the offense if Ball ends up missing more time.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Back to bench
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Miller won't start Monday's game against the Magic, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Miller started eight straight appearances but will revert back to a bench role with Terry Rozier (groin) cleared to suit up following a nine-game absence. Miller should still garner a sizable reserve role, as he averaged 14.4 points and 5.2 rebounds across five bench appearances to start the campaign.
Miller delivered 29 points (10-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes in Saturday's 122-108 loss to the Knicks.
Miller missed the previous game with a left ankle sprain but looked healthy versus New York and delivered a career-high mark in scoring. Miller started the season on the bench but has already secured a starting role, and while it remains to be seen whether he'll maintain that spot once Terry Rozier (groin) returns, he's doing enough to show he deserves more minutes for a struggling Hornets team. Miller is averaging 12.6 points per game in November and has scored in double digits in five straight contests.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go Friday
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Miller (ankle) is available for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Miller has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Charlotte's previous game with a left ankle sprain. With Gordon Hayward (hamstring) and Miles Bridges (suspension) also available, it is worth monitoring how the Hornets' rotation plays out between the forwards. However, Miller and Hayward will still start Friday's contest, per Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Questionable against Milwaukee
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MIller (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Miller is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a left ankle sprain. While it doesn't appear that the rookie forward has suffered a long-term injury, the Hornets could play it cautiously on the first leg of a back-to-back. Theo Maledon would likely draw another start if Miller is ruled out.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Will likely play Tuesday
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Miller (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Miller left Sunday's loss to the Knicks in the first half after spraining his ankle, but coach Steve Clifford said the rookie would be day-to-day. The youngster is apparently a quick healer and will likely be back in action Tuesday, which is a good sign for the shorthanded Hornets. With Terry Rozier (groin) still sidelined, Miller figures to draw another start if he's cleared to suit up. Miller has started four straight games with Rozier unavailable, averaging 10.8 points in 27.0 minutes during that stretch.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Makes high-level impact
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Miller finished Monday's 133-121 loss to Brooklyn with 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 36 minutes.
Miller trailed only Terry Rozier in scoring and shot attempts Monday. Miller's immediate contributions as a scorer and rebounder are sustainable, although he'll obviously experience peaks and valleys throughout his rookie campaign.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Solid in debut
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Miller ended Wednesday's 116-110 victory over the Hawks with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes.
Miller scored efficiently, highlighted by connecting on three triples. After struggling with 1-of-13 shooting from beyond the arc across four preseason contests, Miller stepping in and hitting shots at NBA speed is a promising start. His ability to impact the game as a rebounder could be a fantasy swing factor.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Quiet night in 29 minutes
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Miller finished Sunday's preseason game against the Thunder with eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes.
Through three exhibition contests, Miller has shown flashes of what made him the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he's yet to reach double digits in scoring. While the Alabama product is undoubtedly a key piece for the Hornets' future, he'll likely go through his fair share of ups and downs as a rookie. Fantasy-wise, Miller should provide decent value as a scorer, rebounder and three-point shooter.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Starting against Wizards
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Miller is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason contest against the Wizards.
Miller logged eight points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 preseason loss to Miami, and with Gordon Hayward (foot) out, the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will make his first start in the preseason. He is expected to eventually take over the starting role at small forward as the season progresses.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Shut down for rest of Summer League
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Miller has been shut down for the remainder of the Summer League due to a coach's decision.
Miller put together some encouraging performances during Summer League play and averaged 15.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game over five appearances. However, the Hornets won't take any chances with his health, and he'll now shift his focus toward preparing for training camp.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Struggles with shot
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Miller recorded 10 points (4-17 FG, 0-7 3PT, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal over 29 minutes in Sunday's 93-75 loss to the Lakers during Summer League.
Miller has had an inconsistent Summer League thus far and really struggled to get any shots to go in Charlotte's blowout loss against the Lakers. The Alabama product was able to impact the game in other areas, however, posting team highs in rebounds and assists while not committing a turnover. His shooting numbers should not be a source of concern at this point, but his efficiency and ability to avoid turnovers are areas he will look to continue improving upon as Summer League continues.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Struggles with efficiency
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Miller recorded six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3PT, 1-1 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and a steal over 28 minutes in Wednesday's 98-90 loss to the Warriors during Summer League.
After pouring in 18 points in his NBA debut, Miller struggled to find an impact in the scoring column, being held scoreless until the 5:30 mark in the fourth quarter and finishing with just four shot attempts. Instead, the No. 2 pick took on a facilitating role, dishing out a game-high seven assists. However, Miller committed eight personal fouls and turned the ball over four times on his way to a negative-22 plus-minus.
