Brandon Miller is expected to soon finalize a contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, with an agreement likely to be reached within the next few days. The deadline for extending players from the 2023 draft is set for October 19. Selected second overall in the 2023 draft, the 23-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Hornets, averaging 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game over his third NBA season. The Hornets are entering a new phase following significant roster changes, including the departures of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges during the off-season. These moves have placed greater responsibility on Miller, who is expected to play a central role in the team's future under coach Charles Lee. The team is aiming to build a competitive starting five that could include Coby White, Kon Knueppel, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabaté. The Hornets have not made the playoffs since 2016 and hope to end this drought. They finished ninth in the Eastern Conference last season but were defeated by the Orlando Magic in the play-in round. The team is looking to build on its potential for the 2026-2027 season, with Miller expected to be a key figure. Kon Knueppel, the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft, had a strong rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, leading the league in three-pointers made (273) and finishing with 18.5 points per game. Despite losing the Rookie of the Year award to Cooper Flagg, Knueppel is expected to contribute significantly to the Hornets' future.