Brandon Miller seeks $200 million contract amid Hornets roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
As the Charlotte Hornets prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season, rumors indicate that wing Brandon Miller is expected to secure a new contract exceeding $200 million. This development follows the team's recent trade of point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a deal that included returning player Naz Reid. Despite health concerns during Miller's early career, he showed promise last season, contributing as a two-way player. Recent contracts for Franz Wagner, OG Anunoby, and Amen Thompson are reportedly influencing Miller’s negotiations. The Hornets, not traditionally a free agency destination, may find investing in Miller essential for their future.
- •Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid.
- •Brandon Miller performed well last season, enhancing his contract value.
- •Contracts for Wagner, Anunoby, and Thompson are influencing Miller's negotiations.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets rumors: Brandon Miller looks to Franz Wagner, OG Anunoby, Amen Thompson for $200 million contract bonanza
"The Charlotte Hornets are just over two weeks away from kicking off the upcoming 2026-27 regular season. The Hornets are entering this year with a new look after trading point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that brought back Naz Reid, confusing some fans. One of the remaining cornerstones for Charlotte is wing Brandon […] The post Hornets rumors: Brandon Miller looks to Franz Wagner, OG Anunoby, Amen Thompson for $200 million contract bonanza appeared first on ClutchPo
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