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Hornets’ Brandon Miller out for season after undergoing surgery to repair ligament in wrist


The Charlotte Hornets have lost second-leading scorer Brandon Miller for the season after he underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, the team announced on Thursday.

The second-year star injured his wrist during last Wednesday’s 117-112 win over the Utah Jazz. He scored 20 points in 33 minutes. Miller was out for Friday’s 125-123 win versus the Chicago Bulls with what was listed as a wrist sprain.

“It’s one of those bittersweet things where you’re happy for the victory, but unfortunate news on Brandon,” Hornets coach Charles Lee said after Friday’s game.

Miller, a 2023 first-round pick out of Alabama, finishes his sophomore season averaging 21 points, 3.6 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. He had missed six games earlier this season with a left ankle sprain.

Injuries have been a significant obstacle for the Hornets this season, contributing to an 11-29 record that’s the third-worst in the Eastern Conference.

Leading scorer LaMelo Ball was sidelined for nearly three weeks with a left calf strain. Miles Bridges has been limited to 27 games due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards (who was traded to the Phoenix Suns) also missed significant time. And Grant Williams suffered a torn ACL in late November.

Seth Curry, Nick Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie (acquired in the Richards trade) have taken Miller’s place in the Hornets’ lineup.



The Charlotte Hornets have announced that guard Brandon Miller will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a ligament in his wrist. Miller suffered the injury during a recent game and opted to undergo surgery to fully repair the damage.

This news comes as a blow to the Hornets, as Miller has been a key player for the team this season, averaging double-digit points and providing solid defense on the court. His absence will surely be felt as the team looks to make a playoff push.

We wish Brandon Miller a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the court next season. In the meantime, the Hornets will need to rely on their depth and resilience to fill the void left by Miller’s absence. #GetWellSoonBrandon #CharlotteHornets.

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