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NBA·September 23, 2026 03:18 PM ET

Hornets, Brandon Miller discussing $200M-plus extension

Talks follow the trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 231 min read
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What happened: The Charlotte Hornets are discussing a rookie-scale extension with Brandon Miller that could approach the $208 million deal Amen Thompson received from the Houston Rockets, per Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer. The organization is working to secure the 23-year-old beyond his initial rookie contract.

Why it matters: Following the recent trades of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, reaching an agreement with Miller stands as a priority for Charlotte. The forward now leads the roster alongside Kon Knueppel.

By the numbers: Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season while shooting a 3% from three. Through his first three NBA seasons, he posted 19.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

What to watch: The two sides will continue negotiations to finalize the exact structure of the extension.

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