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The Hornets signed Brandon Miller to a five-year extension with a maximum salary of US$209 million, which confirmed his comprehensive performance in his return from injury and also announced that the team has officially moved into a new generation after sending off several key players.
nba As the new season begins, the Hornets today showed their determination to retain players for the long term. It is reported that he has reached an agreement with the team’s main forward Brandon Miller. The two sides agreed to sign a five-year maximum salary extension contract with a total salary of US$209 million to retain the highly-touted main forward for the long term.North Carolina .
Miller will celebrate his 24th birthday next month. The 2025-26 season will bring a big breakthrough in his career. After experiencing an injury low point as a rookie, he played only 27 games. Last season, he played 65 healthy games, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds per game and an excellent record of 38.3% outside shooting. Since the team shipped out key players such as LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges in the off-season, Miller will officially take over the important responsibility of the team’s signature star.
Given Miller’s development trajectory, the Hornets acquired him with the second pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. In the second half of last season, he teamed up with rookie Kon Knueppel to counterattack and lead the Hornets to the playoffs. When Miller was on the court the Hornets’ record was 41 wins and 24 losses. Once he was absent, the team immediately suffered 3 wins and 14 losses. Its importance is self-evident.
Although Miller had surgery in May this year due to left shoulder stability problems, he made a full recovery and smoothly returned to the team in the preseason. This huge investment, totaling US$209 million, not only reflects the Hornets’ strong confidence in Miller’s leadership ability, but also announces that the team has officially entered a new era under the leadership of this young forward.
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The Hornets reached a five-year maximum-salary rookie contract extension with Brandon Miller worth $209 million, meaning the team considers him a long-term cornerstone of the future and hopes to keep the young forward in North Carolina with a big contract.
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Miller played 65 healthy games last season, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 38.3% three-point shooting. His offensive and defensive effectiveness have improved significantly, proving that he can take over the team’s offensive responsibilities after key players leave the team.
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With key players such as LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges leaving the team one after another, the Hornets officially turned the focus of team building to Miller. This contract not only retains the players, but also marks the beginning of a new era for the team under his leadership.
