​Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets have spoken about a rookie-scale extension.Miller is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension before next season.”I’ve had conversations with Brandon and his representation,” Hornets president of basketball operations and general manager Jeff Peterson said. “They know that we want Brandon here for a very, very long time.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMiller appeared in 65 games for the Hornets last season. He averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field, 38.3% from beyond the arc and 89.2% from the free-throw line.Charlotte went 44-38 in 2025-26. Miller and Co. beat the Miami Heat in the 9-10 play-in game at home but lost to the Orlando Magic in the 8-9 play-in game on the road.Miller was the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Alabama. The forward has career averages of 19.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.The Hornets are expected to start Coby White, Miller, Kon Knueppel, Naz Reid and Moussa Diabaté next season. That’s a strong starting five on paper. Charlotte traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns this offseason.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMiller will make $15,104,626 next season. If Miller and Charlotte don’t agree to a rookie-scale extension, Miller will become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2027. Miller underwent surgery in early May to address left shoulder instability. He is expected to make a full recovery, per Peterson.”I’ve been very, very pleased with the way he’s attacking his rehab,” Peterson said. “He’s in the gym constantly. He knows he has to continue to work on his body and get stronger and he’s taken that to heart.”In this year’s draft, Charlotte selected Hannes Steinbach from Washington with the 14th overall pick and Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson Jr. with the 18th overall pick. Those are two solid young pieces.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHornets Roundtable also offers a fan community and message board. We’d love to have you join us to talk all things Hornets. Click the “Join” button at the top of the page to join our community for free.