Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (wrist) has been cleared to play on Friday against Orlando. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Miller is set to make a 17th consecutive appearance despite dealing with a right wrist sprain. He's averaged over 34 minutes per game since the All-Star break, even hitting the 40-minute mark twice in the past three games. The 21-year-old rookie should be heavily involved again in Friday's action, although it's an uncomfortable matchup against a good defensive team that plays with a slow pace. Miller has recorded 19.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in three previous clashes with the Magic this season.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (wrist) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the Orlando Magic. The 21-year-old is battling through a right wrist sprain. However, the injury does not appear to be serious. Miller played in Wednesday's match-up versus the Portland Trail Blazers despite being listed as questionable with the same ailment. Miller has been playing heavy minutes for the Hornets while also putting up quality scoring numbers. He has averaged over 17 points per game during his rookie season, which recently includes a 31-point performance against the Cavaliers on March 27.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (wrist) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. It sounds like Miller's sprained right wrist isn't going to keep him out of action in an advantageous matchup against the Blazers, who rank 26th in the league in opponent field-goal percentage (49.3%). The 2023 No. 2 overall pick out of Alabama got off to a slow start this year but has swiftly become one of Charlotte's cornerstones, averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.9 three-pointers in 34.2 minutes over his last 16 games. With Miles Bridges (wrist) doubtful, Miller is set to handle extra usage for the Hornets as an exciting fantasy option on Wednesday.
Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller Dealing With Wrist Injuries
Charlotte Hornets forwards Miles Bridges (wrist) and Brandon Miller (wrist) are both questionable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The injury-plagued 18-57 Hornets could be in serious trouble in this one, as their entire starting lineup could be watching from the sidelines. Bridges has a right wrist contusion, and Miller is dealing with a sprained wrist. It's anyone's guess who would benefit most from a fantasy perspective if one or both of the two forwards are out, but Davis Bertans and Aleksej Pokusevski would likely handle heavy minutes in the frontcourt and attract the attention of some fantasy managers as streamers in a soft matchup against the 19-58 Blazers. It's difficult to cast judgements on Charlotte's rotation at this time with such a deep injury report, though.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) will play on Sunday versus the Toronto Raptors. The rookie had a team-high 21 points in Thursday's loss to Milwaukee. However, he suffered a back injury during the contest and didn't suit up on Friday night against Philadelphia. But Miller's absence was short-lived, so he'll return to the floor on Sunday. Without question, the 21-year-old has emerged as one of Charlotte's top performers, even more so with LaMelo Ball (ankle) out of commission. As a result, Miller should remain starting in all fantasy lineups.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) is expected to face the Raptors on Sunday. The rookie had a team-high 21 points in Thursday's loss to the Bucks. He also took a shot to his back, keeping him off the floor for Friday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. Seth Curry (ankle) got the start for Miller in that one, although his night ended abruptly because of an ankle injury. Nonetheless, Miller's absence was likely more for precautionary reasons, so he should see a full workload against Toronto on Sunday. With this in mind, Miller's fantasy ceiling is higher than usual, considering Scottie Barnes (hand) is out indefinitely.
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (back) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Philadelphia. Seth Curry will start in his place. Miller has been downgraded from a questionable status after he wasn't even on the original injury report, which is a strange turn of events. However, Curry won't complain, as he gets a chance to make his fourth start of the campaign. The veteran sniper gets a slight boost in fantasy value with the promotion to the starting unit, but it takes a brave manager to trust Curry. It's also a bad matchup for a three-point specialist like him, as the 76ers are allowing the sixth-fewest three-point makes in the league this season.
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (back) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's clash with Philadelphia. Miller wasn't on the initial injury report but then received a probable tag and is now questionable to suit up for the contest. The rookie from Alabama has played in 21 consecutive games, starting each one. Following a bumpy start to his rookie campaign, Miller performed well in February with averages of 20.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals. Grant Williams (back) might get an opportunity to start in Miller's place after shaking off a probable tag, with Seth Curry and Bryce McGowens also potentially benefitting. However, the latter two don't bring enough to the table to be considered viable fantasy options.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) will play on Friday versus the Spurs. The rookie missed the last two games with a back contusion. As a result, Cody Martin took his place in the starting lineup, although the 28-year-old combined for 10 points in the last two contests. Assuming Miller rolls with the first five on Friday, he remains a starting fantasy option in all formats. At the same time, Martin still has upside, considering he'll receive plenty of minutes from off the bench.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs. The rookie second-overall pick is in danger of missing his third-straight game with a back injury. He's missed five games since November 30th, and his availability for Friday's game won't come until closer to game time. With Victor Wembanyama (rest) already ruled out, we will only have seen the top two picks battle for nine minutes this year as Miller left their matchup earlier this year with a back contusion. If he cannot go, Cody Martin will continue to see a bigger role in his place.
