{
  "id": 12214722,
  "title": "Brandon Miller contract update is great news for Hornets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/brandon-miller-contract-update-is-great-news-for-hornets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:34:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brandon-miller-contract-great-news-193432076.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brandon Miller's contract update brings promising news for the Hornets. The team, which has undergone significant roster changes over the offseason after trading both LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, remains committed to having Miller as a cornerstone for their future success. As the deadline for signing Miller to a long-term extension approaches on October 19, the pressure is on for Charlotte to finalize the deal. If Miller fails to sign, he could be subject to restricted free agency, where other teams could offer him a contract, potentially drawing him away from the Hornets. The latest news on Miller's negotiations is quite positive, indicating that talks between the player and the team are on track. According to insider Marc Stein, Miller, along with Cason Wallace, Brandin Podziemski, and Anthony Black, are among the top candidates for signing extensions before the deadline. While this doesn't guarantee a deal, it suggests that the two sides are still actively working towards an agreement. This positive development is further supported by the fact that several 2023 first-round picks have already signed long-term deals this offseason, including Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson, and Keyonte George. Despite the fact that many 2023 first-round picks haven't lived up to expectations, Miller has been a key player for the Hornets, consistently outperforming his draft position in terms of scoring.",
  "summary": "The Hornets are hoping to sign Brandon Miller to a long-term deal before the Oct. 19 deadline.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brandon Miller's contract update is positive for Hornets.",
    "Talks between Miller and Hornets are on track.",
    "Several 2023 first-round picks have signed extensions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}