The Charlotte Hornets have lost second-leading scorer Brandon Miller for an indefinite period due to a right wrist injury, the team announced on Friday night.
Miller, 22, suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, according to a team statement. He will be listed as out indefinitely on the Hornets’ injury report.
With a partially torn ligament, Miller could be out for six to 12 weeks. A more severe tear could sideline him for three to six months, possibly ending his season.
The second-year star injured his wrist during Wednesday’s 117–112 win over the Utah Jazz. He scored 20 points in 33 minutes. Miller was out for Friday’s 125–123 win versus the Chicago Bulls with what was listed as a wrist sprain.
“It’s one of those bittersweet things where you’re happy for the victory, but unfortunate news on Brandon,” Hornets coach Charles Lee said after Friday’s game. “I think we’ll continue to evaluate where he is and do as much testing as we can.”
In his second NBA season, Miller is averaging 21 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 36% on 3-pointers. He was the Hornets’ first-round pick (No. 2 overall) in 2023 out of Alabama. Miller missed six games earlier this season with a left ankle sprain.
Injuries have been a significant obstacle for the Hornets this season, contributing to a 10–28 record that’s the third-worst in the Eastern Conference.
Leading scorer LaMelo Ball was sidelined for nearly three weeks with a left calf strain. Miles Bridges has been limited to 24 games due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Centers Mark Williams and Nick Richards (who was traded to the Phoenix Suns this week) also missed significant time. And Grant Williams suffered a torn ACL in late November.
Seth Curry, Nick Smith Jr. and Josh Okogie (acquired in the Richards trade) are expected to help take Miller’s place in the Hornets’ lineup.