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Hornets, forward Miller agree to 5-year, $209M rookie extension
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In Short: Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension, representatives AJ Vaynerchuk and Joey Middleton of VaynerSports told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
The deal, which begins in 2027/28, is just above the five-year, $208 million rookie scale extension that Amen Thompson signed with the Rockets.
Miller, the Hornets' No. 2 overall pick in 2023, is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 20.2 points per game on 43.5% shooting from the field and a career-high 38.3% from three-point range.
The Hornets have undergone a transformative offseason, trading away star guard LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, leaving Miller and rookie Kon Knueppel as the faces of the franchise.
Miller's new contract guarantees him with the organization through the 2031-32 season, barring a trade.
The deal also allows the Hornets to maintain some cap flexibility in the future.
Miller's breakout season followed a sophomore campaign in which he was held to 27 games due to injuries.
Last season, Miller played in 65 games, averaging 20.2 points per game with 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Miller was especially key to Charlotte's midseason turnaround, as the Hornets went 41-24 with Miller available and 3-14 without him.
Miller and Knueppel helped spearhead a surprise run to the postseason in the second half of last year, where they fell in the second play-in game.
The Hornets will begin the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets on the road.
Miller's new extension, which begins in 2027/28, will reportedly come in $1MM above the five-year, $208MM rookie scale extension that Amen Thompson signed with the Rockets.
The deal is a significant commitment from the Hornets, as Miller has missed just under 45% of Charlotte's games in the previous two seasons.
Background
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension.
What's confirmed
- But on Monday, right before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, Miller and the Hornets agreed to a rookie-scale extension for five years and worth $209 million, per ESPN's Shams Charania: But on Monday, right before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, Miller and the Hornets agreed to a rookie-scale extension for five years and worth $209 million, per ESPN's Shams Charania: BREAKING: Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has agreed on a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension, representatives AJ Vaynerchuk and Joey Middleton of VaynerSports tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/6enF8nrHOB Miller agreed to a deal under the max, allowing the Hornets to maintain some cap flexibility in the future.
- Miller is entering his fourth season with the Hornets after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- After trading away LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Hornets will now move forward with Miller and Kon Knueppel as the faces of the franchise.
- After an injury-plagued start to the season, Miller really picked up the pace in January before hitting a bit of a wall late in the season.
- Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale contract extension, representatives AJ Vaynerchuk and Joey Middleton of VaynerSports told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday.
- By Rory Maher | at October 19, 2026 6:39 pm 6:38 pm: Miller’s extension is official, according to the NBA’s transaction log. 4:03 pm: The Hornets and fourth-year forward Brandon Miller are in agreement on a rookie scale extension, beating the deadline by roughly one hour, reports Shams Charania of ESPN ( Twitter link ).
- Miller, who is right-handed, was available for Charlotte’s regular season opener last October, contributing 25 points and seven assists in a blowout win over Brooklyn.
- CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Hornets signed their star forward to a five-year contract extension, according to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania.
- Last season the Hornets were one win away in the play-in tournament, but lost to the Orlando Magic 121-90.
- The Charlotte Hornets and forward Brandon Miller have agreed to a five-year, $209-million extension, Miller's representatives told ESPN's Shams Charania.
- The Hornets have undergone a somewhat transformative offseason that's included dealing away LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
What's still developing
- Miller was involved in the death of a 23-year-old woman in January 2023, where it was found he transported the murder weapon, a firearm, to former teammate Darius Miles, the legal owner of the gun.
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- NBA insider Jake Fischer even predicted a five-year, $208 million deal, so it was almost exactly what the Hornets ended up giving Miller.
- Miller went on to earn All-Rookie honors following the 2023-24 season.
- “Minnesota Timberwolves All-Defense forward Jaden McDaniels has agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tell ESPN,” posted Charania on X.
- Minnesota Timberwolves All-Defense forward Jaden McDaniels has agreed to a one-year, $40 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2029-30 season, agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PYtDRrLves Last season, the 26-year-old wingman averaged career-highs of 14.8 points, 51.5% shooting, and 2.7 assists, plus 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.o blocks in 73 games.
- After several doubts emerged about his future with the franchise amid contract extension discussions, the Thunder have officially secured Cason Wallace ‘s place with the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- LeBron James is slated to spend the 2026 season suiting up for the Philadelphia 76ers, but Craig Carton explains why he believes "The King" has duped not only the City of Philadelphia but the NBA.
- He was third in NBA Rookie of the Year voting in his first NBA season in 2023-24, averaging 17.3 points while playing in 74 games, but he was banged up in his sophomore season, taking a step back by playing in just 21 games, though he did average 21 points.
- Miller, 23, is entering his fourth NBA season after establishing himself as one of the Hornets' most productive offensive players.
- However, the significance of Miller's extension goes beyond his individual numbers.