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, scoring 20 points with 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: Officially ruled out
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Miller (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's In-Season Tournament game against the Heat.
Miller will miss the first contest of his rookie year Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with an ankle injury. With Charlotte dealing with an extensive injury list, Theo Maledon, Nick Smith and Bryce McGowens are candidates to receive increased minutes. Miller's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Iffy for Tuesday
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Miller (ankle) is listed as questionable to play Tuesday against Miami.
Miller had been listed as probable on the Hornets' initial injury report for Tuesday's game, but his status -- along with Gordon Hayward's (hamstring) -- has since been downgraded. Meanwhile, Terry Rozier (groin), Cody Martin (knee), James Bouknight (knee) and Frank Ntilikina (leg) will remain out Tuesday, while Miles Bridges is serving the final game of his suspension. Young players such as Bryce McGowens, Nick Smith and Amari Bailey could be asked to take on major minutes on the wing if neither Miller nor Hayward is available.
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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: Considered day-to-day
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Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said after Sunday's 129-107 loss to the Knicks that Miller (ankle) is day-to-day, and he hopes the rookie will be back in action Tuesday against Miami, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Before spraining his left ankle in the first half and exiting early, Miller got off to a hot start, scoring 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT) to go with three rebounds in 10 minutes. Miller made his fourth straight start in place of Terry Rozier (groin) and cleared 30 minutes in the previous three contests, but the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is soon expected to see his playing time take a hit. Even if Miller is able to play Tuesday, the Hornets could get Rozier back for that same contest. If Rozier's absence lingers into following week, however, Miller could still be at risk of losing out on minutes during the Hornets' subsequent game against the Bucks on Friday, when Miles Bridges is eligible to make his season debut after he finishes his 30-game suspension Tuesday.
Miller won't return to Sunday's game against the Knicks due to a left ankle sprain.
Miller was on fire before suffering the injury, scoring 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt) in 10 minutes. Charlotte is already down a handful of wings due to various injuries, so Bryce McGowens, Theo Maledon and JT Thor are candidates for increased playing time during the second half of Sunday's contest.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Starting Sunday
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Miller is starting Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Miller will draw his first career start since Terry Rozier (groin) and Cody Martin (knee) have been ruled out. Miller has scored in double figures in each of his first five NBA appearances and is averaging 14.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Helps fuel victory
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Miller contributed 10 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's 125-124 win over Indiana.
Miller's box score production wasn't overly notable, but he finished with a team-best plus-17 differential while on the court. Despite ranking 11th nationwide in three-point attempts during his one-and-done season at Alabama, the rookie hasn't showcased any volume shooting from beyond the arc yet. Nonetheless, his trajectory is pointing firmly upward.
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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.
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.
