{
  "id": 3424519,
  "title": "Brandon Miller gets realistic about the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2026-27 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/brandon-miller-gets-realistic-about-the-charlotte-hornets-ahead-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brandon-miller-gets-realistic-charlotte-041831130.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brandon Miller acknowledges a significant shift for the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team has decided to trade away LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges in favor of building around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel. However, the Hornets have a history of missing the postseason for the past decade, with Kemba Walker leading the charge before him. Despite this, the team remains optimistic and prepared to fight with their current roster. Miller emphasizes that while the new-look Hornets will need time to adjust, they are focused on hard work and consistency rather than individual scoring. He believes that the team's dedication to being consistently at 110% every night will be a driving force for their success. The front office's intentions are clear, but the rest of the team must continue to develop. The front office's decisions have set the stage for a bright future, but proving their smart moves in the market remains a key challenge for the Hornets.",
  "summary": "Brandon Miller has a steady perspective regarding the Hornets.",
  "key_points": [
    "Charlotte Hornets plan to trade LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.",
    "Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel to form new core.",
    "Team optimistic despite past postseason struggles."
  ],
  "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."
}