Tyronn Lue slots Baba Miller as third-string center during Niederhauser recovery

Yanic Konan Niederhauser remains sidelined by a Lisfranc injury.

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Asked Tyronn Lue about the state of the center position on his roster T Lue says that Baba Miller will be the third cen Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Head coach Tyronn Lue stated that Baba Miller will serve as the roster's third center alongside his existing power forward responsibilities, per Law Murray. The positional adjustment

Why it matters: The dual-position role expands the frontcourt workload for Baba Miller entering the 2026-27 campaign. Shifting Miller into backup five minutes provides immediate depth behind the primary interior rotation during Niederhauser's absence.

What to watch: Miller will split his preseason and early-season reps between power forward and third-string center until Niederhauser is cleared to return.

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