Aug. 23, 2026, 10:02 a.m. ET
Brandon Miller led the Charlotte Hornets in scoring for the first time last season.Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists during the 2025-26 campaign.He is expected to lead the team’s offense in the 2026-27 season following LaMelo Ball’s departure.Last season, Miller achieved career-highs in three-point and free-throw shooting percentages.
For the first time in his three-year career, Brandon Miller led the Charlotte Hornets in scoring last season, averaging 20.2 points in 65 appearances to go along with 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, one steal and 0.7 blocks. Following the departure of LaMelo Ball this summer, Miller will be expected to lead Charlotte’s offense during the 2026-27 season.
Miller’s shooting numbers improved in many categories last season, shooting a career-high 38.3% from beyond the arc and 89.2% from the free-throw line. In 166 career games with the franchise, Miller has averaged 19 points, 4.6 rebounds, three assists, one steal and 0.6 blocks.
Before NBA action returns this fall, take a look at Miller’s highlights from the 2025-26 campaign.
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