NBA insider predicts the value of Brandon Miller's extension with Hornets
NBA insider Marc Stein expects Brandon Miller's contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets to exceed $208 million over five seasons.
As the 2026 NBA offseason looms, speculation surrounds the contract extensions of several players from the 2023 Draft class. Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, and Brandin Podziemski have already signed new deals with their respective teams. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller may be the next rising star to sign an extension.
Stein revealed that Miller's potential new contract could surpass the impressive five-year $208 million deal granted to Amen Thompson. Despite missing time due to injuries during his sophomore season, Miller has proven to be a reliable contributor for the Hornets since being selected as the No. 2 overall pick in 2023. Last year, the Alabama native led the team in scoring with an average of 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, one steal, and 0.7 blocks per game, while shooting a career-high 38.3% from three-point range.
Heading into the 2026-27 season, Miller is anticipated to be a key player for Charlotte alongside Kon Knueppel, potentially earning him a spot in the Eastern Conference All-Star game. For more NBA news, listeners can tune into the BasketBaltes podcast or follow the BasketBaltes account on Instagram.
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