Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Hornets Make $209 Million Decision on Brandon Miller's Future

Headline from Newsweek

The Charlotte Hornets agree to a five-year, $209 million extension with Brandon Miller following LaMelo Ball's departure.

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Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. AL.com

    Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets agree on massive rookie deal extension (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Miller was named to the NBA's All-Rookie team in 2024.

  2. Newsweek

    Hornets Make $209 Million Decision on Brandon Miller's Future (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Charlotte Hornets agree to a five-year, $209 million extension with Brandon Miller following LaMelo Ball's departure.

  3. Fox News

    Brandon Miller agrees to $209M extension with Hornets as top draft pick cashes in after controversial past (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Brandon Miller locked in a five-year, $209 million Hornets extension after the No. 2 pick averaged 20.2 points per game last season, officially putting controversy in the past.

  4. New York Post

    Brandon Miller lands massive $209 million Hornets rookie extension right before deadline (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Had the two sides not agreed to a deal by Monday, the soon-to-be 24-year-old would have been a restricted free agent going into next offseason.

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