Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has been dealing with a groin injury and has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Phoenix Suns.
Miller missed Charlotte's last game - a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday after he felt groin soreness in the Nov. 6 game against the Boston Celtics which forced him to leave after 14 minutes of action.
The 23-year-old has been the clear No. 1 option for a team that has missed Kon Kneuppel for most of the season, averaging over 20 shot attempts per game. Miller's recent absence opened the door for Naz Reid and Grayson Allen to get plenty of shots up, but there's no doubt Charlotte would like to see their leader return sooner rather than later.
When Could Brandon Miller Return to Action?
Head coach Charles Lee described Miller's injury as "day-to-day" and stated that expects the fourth-year man to return during their upcoming road trip. Here's a look at their schedule moving forward:
Nov. 12 | @ Phoenix Suns |
Nov. 15 | @ Los Angeles Clippers |
Nov. 17 | @ Los Angeles Lakers |
Nov. 20 | @ Atlanta Hawks |
Nov. 23 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies |
With Miller's lack of availability tonight, and Lee's comments, it can be assumed that he returns against either of the L.A. teams or against the Hawks in a little over a week.
For the season, Miller is averaging 20.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 35.6% from the field and 26.0% from three.
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