The Aporia · Brandon Miller lands massive $209 million Hornets rookie extension right before deadline

Brandon Miller signed a five-year, $209 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, just before the deadline at 6 p.m. The deal locks him into his rookie contract for an additional five years, preventing him from becoming a restricted free agent after this season. During the 2025-26 campaign, Miller averaged 20.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. He helped lead the Hornets to the play-in round but missed time earlier in the year due to shoulder surgery. With LaMelo Ball traded to the Timberwolves and Miles Bridges sent to the Suns, Miller is expected to take on a larger scoring role for Charlotte this season.

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Brandon Miller, the No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $209 million, just before Monday’s deadline. The extension ensures that Miller will remain with the team through his fourth season, following an impressive career year despite dealing with a shoulder injury. Miller averaged 20.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during the 2025-26 season, helping Charlotte reach the play-in round before losing to the Orlando Magic. The deal locks in the young star's future after concerns over his draft stock due to a controversial off-court incident involving the death of a 23-year-old woman in January 2023, for which he testified in court last year. With LaMelo Ball traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miller is expected to assume a larger role within the Hornets' lineup during the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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Had the two sides not agreed to a deal by Monday’s deadline to sign extensions for players from the 2023 NBA Draft class, the soon-to-be 24-year-old would have played this season on a team option and then been a restricted free agent going into next offseason.

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Brandon Miller lands massive $209 million Hornets rookie extension right before deadline · mixed framing

Brandon Miller agreed to a contract extension on Monday with the Hornets. asserted

Miller → agree → Hornets

Miller’s extension is a five-year, $209 million extension to his rookie contract, according to multiple reports that came minutes before the 6 p.m. deadline. uncertain

that → accord → deadline

old → agree → offseason

Miller had a career season during the 2025-26 campaign, one which saw him average 20.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while also shooting 38.3 percent from 3-point range. asserted

him → have → range

He played a big part in the Hornets’ surprise run to the play-in round before they fell to the Magic. asserted

they → play → Magic

The strong campaign by Miller was a bounce back from his injury-plagued second season in the league, as he stayed mostly healthy during 2025-26. Miller underwent surgery in May to address instability in his shoulder that forced him to miss time in November. He was a full participant in the preseason and is expected to start on Opening Night. uncertain

He → plague → Night

The young star is likely to take on a bigger part of the scoring load for Charlotte after the team traded LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves during the offseason. asserted

team → take → offseason

Charlotte also made another notable move during the offseason, sending Miles Bridges to the Suns. asserted

Charlotte → make → Suns

The Hornets begin the regular season this week on the road in Brooklyn to face the Nets. asserted

Hornets → begin → Nets

Brandon Miller lands massive $209 million Hornets rookie extension right before deadline

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