Hornets’ Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

The Hornets didn’t provide any sort of recovery timeline for Miller or confirm that he’ll be ready for the 2026/27 season. The team simply ruled him out indefinitely and stated that updates will be provided as appropriate.

After being limited to 27 games in 2024/25 due to a wrist injury, Miller had a breakout third year, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per game across 65 outings (all starts). He made 43.5% of his shots from the floor, including 38.3% of his three-point tries, and 89.2% of his free throws.

Miller played a key role in the Hornets’ best season in a decade. The club had a 41-24 record when he played and went just 3-14 in the games he missed.

Miller’s one extended absence came at the start of the year when he missed 13 consecutive games after being diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation, which is a partially dislocated shoulder. Although he returned in late November and played in all but four games the rest of the way, he wore protection on that shoulder following his absence. It seems the injury never fully healed, prompting the decision to address it surgically at this time.

Miller is one of 23 players who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason.