Brandon Miller out for season after wrist surgery

Charlotte Hornets forward underwent MRI on his wrist after being injured in his team's victory against Utah Jazz last week, says NBA

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, the NBA confirmed Friday.

"The Hornets confirmed the surgery on Thursday, saying the team will provide updates as he progresses. Miller underwent an MRI on his wrist after being injured in the Hornets’ win at Utah last week," the basketball league said in a statement.

Miller averaged 21 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists 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 NBA’s All-Rookie first team last season and was the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month three times.

The 22-year-old also finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.

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