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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Hornets signed their star forward to a five-year contract extension, according to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania.
On Monday, Oct. 19, Charania reported the Charlotte Hornets and forward Brandon Miller agreed on a five-year $209 million rookie-scale contract extension. Miller is entering his fourth year with the Hornets after playing and starting in 65 games last season.
Miller was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Hornets. The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first pick with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft.
Last season for the Hornets, Miller averaged 20.2 points per game on 43% shooting from the field and 38% from behind the arc. Miller also averaged 4.9 rebounds, one steal and 3.3 assists per game.
The Hornets will be led by Miller and second-year player Kon Knueppel since the Hornets traded [star player LaMelo Ball over the off-season](https://www.wbtv.com/2026/06/25/lamelo-ball-reportedly-traded-by-charlotte-hornets-trade-details/).
Last season the Hornets were one win away in the play-in tournament, but lost to the Orlando Magic 121-90.
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The start 2026-2027 season starts for the Hornets on Wednesday, Oct. 21 against the Brooklyn Nets on the road. The Hornets open their home season against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Sept. 23.
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