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Brandon Miller day to day after shin contusion in Hornets practice

Charlotte ruled Miller out of Tuesday’s preseason game at Brooklyn after the practice injury.

Brandon Miller in a white Charlotte Hornets jersey looking across the court.
Brandon Miller in a Charlotte Hornets jersey. Photo: Imagn Images via Reuters Connect. · Credit: Imagn Images via Reuters Connect

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller is day to day after suffering a shin contusion in practice, the team’s public relations account said Tuesday.

The Hornets ruled Miller out of their preseason game at Brooklyn in an injury update reproduced by HoopsHype. The announcement gave no return date.

Rookie guard Christian Anderson also missed the game after spraining his left ankle in practice. Charlotte listed him as day to day as well.

Miller averaged 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 65 regular-season games last season, according to RotoWire’s report.

Sources and notes

  1. Charlotte Hornets PR via HoopsHype: https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2026/10/06/brandon-miller-suffered-shin-contusion-and-will-miss-nets-game/92126229007/
  2. RotoWire Staff / CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/hornets-brandon-miller-wont-play-against-brooklyn/