Hornets guard Brandon Miller, No. 2 pick in 2023, out for season after wrist surgery

Charlotte Hornets protects Brandon Miller He will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist.

The Hornets confirmed the surgery Thursday, saying the team will provide updates as it progresses. Miller underwent an MRI on his wrist after sustaining an injury during the Hornets’ win over Utah last week.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Miller averaged 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 27 games in his second NBA season. He was Charlotte’s second-leading scorer making 3.9 three-pointers per game, ranking fifth in the league.

Miller was named to the All-NBA First Team last season and has been the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month three times. He finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.

Associated Press report.

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