Brandon Miller, Hornets Agree to Five-Year, $209 Million Extension

Brandon Miller secures Charlotte’s long-term commitment

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension with forward Brandon Miller, according to reports cited by Basketball Sphere and RotoBaller.

The agreement begins with the 2027-28 season and reportedly places Miller’s deal $1 million above the extension signed by Houston’s Amen Thompson. The contract represents Charlotte’s commitment to Miller as a central piece of its future after the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Basketball Sphere.

Miller was selected by Charlotte with the second pick in the 2023 NBA draft, but the available reports do not provide additional contract protections, incentives or statistical terms. They also do not report a quote from Miller, the Hornets or his representatives.

A major decision amid roster changes

The extension emerged as Charlotte and the rest of the league finalized rosters ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Basketball Sphere also reported that the Lakers waived Dalton Knecht after failing to find a trade partner, while Memphis waived Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy. Those moves were separate from Miller’s contract and are not part of the Hornets agreement.

The deal gives Charlotte a clear financial commitment to Miller while the franchise reshapes its roster. Beyond the reported five-year value, start date and comparison with Thompson’s extension, the available coverage does not establish the Hornets’ projected lineup, Miller’s role under the team’s coaching staff or Charlotte’s expected record.

Miller’s extension is the latest major contract decision reported as the NBA approaches the regular season, and it follows the Timberwolves’ reported one-year, $40 million extension for Jaden McDaniels.