Overview

• Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets' 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, had season-ending surgery on his right wrist this week in New York.
• The surgery, performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson, addressed a torn scapholunate ligament sustained during a January 15 game against the Utah Jazz.
• Miller was in the midst of an impressive sophomore season, averaging 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 27 games.
• The Hornets, currently holding a 11-29 record, have faced a string of injuries to key players, including Grant Williams and LaMelo Ball.
• Miller's absence creates opportunities for younger players like Nick Smith Jr., who has stepped into a starting role in recent games.