Brandon Miller and Charlotte Hornets discuss rookie-scale extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets are in discussions about a potential rookie-scale extension before the start of next season. Hornets president Jeff Peterson expressed the team's desire to keep Miller long-term. Last season, Miller played in 65 games, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. He is currently recovering from shoulder surgery but is expected to return fully for the upcoming season. If an agreement is not reached, Miller will become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2027.
- •Miller is eligible for a rookie-scale extension before next season.
- •He averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists last season.
- •Miller underwent shoulder surgery in May but is recovering well.
- •The Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges this offseason.
- •Miller will make $15,104,626 next season if he stays with the team.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets in Discussions on Extension
"The Charlotte Hornets can sign Brandon Miller to a rookie-scale extension before next season.
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