Coach Steve Clifford said Monday that Miller (wrist) will be ready for training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
This isn't a surprise, as the Hornets were presumably being extra cautious with all of their players towards the end of the regular season. Miller had a standout rookie campaign, compiling averages of 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.5 three-pointers across 74 appearances while shooting 44.0 percent from the field.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Out for season finale
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Miller (wrist) won't play Sunday versus Cleveland, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Miller's stellar rookie campaign comes to an end, with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft finishing with averages of 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers and 2.4 assists across 74 appearances. His production rose to another level down the stretch, as he averaged 18.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting from the field after the All-Star break.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Downgraded to questionable
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Miller has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right wrist injury.
Miller has been one of the few bright spots in another lost year for Charlotte, and there's a chance the rookie forward is held out of the season finale since the team has no reason to risk him in a meaningless game. Miller is averaging 18.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game since the All-Star break.
Miller racked up 21 points (6-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 130-104 loss to the Mavericks.
Miller continues to thrive as the top offensive option for the shorthanded Hornets. Over the past month, Miller has led the Hornets in nine-category fantasy value, posting averages of 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.9 three-pointers.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Amost perfect in victory
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Miller finished with 32 points (11-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Magic.
Miller went 11-of-13 from the field en route to a team-high 32 points, continuing his impressive rookie campaign. He has scored at least 20 points in six of the past nine games, putting up top-80 value during that time. Although he doesn't have the upside of Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, Miller has certainly endeared himself to fans in Charlotte and looks to be a key piece for them moving forward.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go
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Miller (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Magic.
As expected, Miller, Vasilije Micic (shoulder), Grant Williams (ankle) and Miles Bridges (wrist) have all been upgraded from probable to available. Miller has appeared in 16 straight games and averaged 18.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-block in 33.6 minutes during that stretch.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Likely to play Friday
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Miller is probable for Friday's game against the Magic due to a right wrist sprain.
Miller was questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to his wrist injury, but he suited up and tallied 21 points, two rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block in 30 minutes during the narrow loss. He'll likely be able to play again Friday and should have more help around him, as Miles Bridges (wrist) and Vasilije Micic (shoulder) are also probable.
Miller recorded 21 points (9-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft was the only Hornet to score more than 11 points on the night, and the rest of the team shot just 39.7 percent from the floor. Miller has scored in double digits in 20 of 21 games since the All-Star break, and he's averaged 18.0 points, 4.8 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals over that stretch as he puts together a strong finish to his rookie campaign.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go Wednesday
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Miller (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Miller has been further upgraded from probable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a right wrist sprain. The rookie forward has averaged 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 33.1 minutes across his last 10 outings.
Miller (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Miller and Grant Williams (ankle) have been upgraded from questionable to probable, while Miles Bridges (wrist) has been downgraded to doubtful. Nick Richards (foot) is also out, so the Hornets' frontcourt is expected to be shorthanded, opening up more playing time for Aleksej Pokusevski, Davis Bertans, Leaky Black and JT Thor.
