Hornets' Brandon Miller to be re-evaluated after shoulder injury

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller has a left shoulder subluxation and will continue rehabilitation with a re-evaluation scheduled in about two weeks. He exited after nine minutes of the Oct. 25 game and has missed five straight contests after opening the season with 25 points and seven assists. Miller missed most of last season after a 2024–25 right wrist ligament tear that limited him to 27 games. His absence has opened meaningful minutes—rookie Kon Knueppel has averaged 13.3 points and posted a 24-point breakout, while Liam McNeeley, Collin Sexton and Sion James have seen increased roles. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Miles Bridges expected to absorb heavier usage in the short term, Charlotte will lean on its veterans and expanded young rotation until Miller’s status is clarified.