Charlotte Weighs Max Deal for Brandon Miller

The Charlotte Hornets face a difficult decision on whether to offer Brandon Miller a maximum contract extension before restricted free agency next summer. Miller averaged 20.2 points per game while shooting 38.3% from three-point range last season. Analyst Eric Pincus suggests a compromise near $200 million over five years as the likely path.

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The Hornets previously handed LaMelo Ball a maximum extension after he earned All-Star recognition, establishing a benchmark for rewarding young talent in Charlotte. Miller, however, has not yet reached that individual milestone, which complicates the front office's valuation of his ceiling versus his current production.

Miller's 2024-25 season was disrupted by injury, limiting him to 65 games, yet he still posted 20.2 points per contest while converting 38.3% of his 8.2 three-point attempts per game. The recent trade of Ball signals the franchise is building around Miller and rookie Kon