The Charlotte Hornets remain committed to making Brandon Miller a long-term cornerstone, with President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson confirming the organization has already opened discussions on a contract extension with the former No. 2 overall pick.
“I’ve had conversations with Brandon and his representation,” Peterson said, via Michael Scotto. “They know that we want Brandon here for a very long time. I won’t get into particulars. Bottom line is we want Brandon Miller here for a very long time.”
Miller, 23, is entering the final season of his four-year, $49.3 million rookie-scale contract, making him eligible for a rookie extension before the start of the 2026-27 campaign. While Peterson declined to discuss negotiations, his comments leave little doubt that retaining Miller is one of Charlotte’s top offseason priorities.
Miller has developed into one of the league’s most productive young wings through his first three NBA seasons. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 65 games in 2025-26 while shooting 43.5% from the field, 38.3% from three-point range and 89.2% from the free-throw line. His .533 effective field-goal percentage reflected improved scoring efficiency despite carrying a primary offensive role.
His production followed a breakout sophomore campaign in which he averaged 21.0 points in 27 appearances before injuries limited his availability. Across 166 career games, Miller owns averages of 19.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists while converting 37.3% of his three-point attempts and 86.3% of his free throws.
Charlotte’s commitment to Miller comes after a dramatic organizational reset this offseason. The Hornets traded former franchise point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and multiple future first-round picks, while Miles Bridges was dealt to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale. The moves shifted the franchise’s timeline toward building around Miller and a younger core.
The front office also re-signed Coby White to a three-year, $74 million contract, added veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith, and selected Hannes Steinbach with the 14th overall pick and Christian Anderson Jr. at No. 18 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Charlotte further strengthened its long-term asset pool by acquiring multiple future first-round selections, including two unprotected 2033 first-round picks.
Despite finishing 44-38 last season and earning the Eastern Conference’s ninth seed before reaching the Play-In Tournament, the Hornets have embraced a new direction centered on player development. Miller finished the season as the team’s leading scorer at 20.2 points per game, narrowly ahead of Ball’s 20.1, while rookie Kon Knueppel added 18.5 points on an efficient 47.5% shooting and 42.5% from beyond the arc.
