As if the Charlotte Hornets haven't been through the gutter in terms of their injury luck already, more bad news beset the seemingly snakebitten franchise. Instead of being able to celebrate a hard-fought 125-123 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, the Hornets received news that sophomore forward Brandon Miller, one of the fastest-rising young stars in the league, has suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist and is out indefinitely, as per Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.
Miller has been dealing with a wrist injury in recent weeks, landing himself on the injury report prior to the Hornets' clash against the Bulls on Friday night. But clearly, the 22-year-old wasn't even close to being 100 percent, as not only did he not receive the green light to suit up, he was diagnosed with a serious injury that leaves him with no concrete timeline for a return.
The nascent sophomore wing last suited up for the Hornets on January 15 in a 117-112 win over the Utah Jazz. During that contest, it didn't seem as though Miller was being hampered by the wrist injury that would come to knock him out of action later on. He put up 20 points on 8-18 shooting from the field, and for once, it looked like the Hornets were going to get their preferred starting five for a consistent run of games.
Turns out, this uptick in injury luck was short-lived, and with the Hornets not really being in a competitive position, there is no sense in rushing Miller back in his recovery from the torn ligament in his right wrist — his dominant hand, no less. At this point, there is no timeline for Miller's recovery, as more tests will be conducted over the next few days to determine the severity of his situation.
Is Hornets wing Brandon Miller's season over?

A torn ligament near one's shooting hand usually does not bode well for one's future prospects. While surgery should help Brandon Miller get back on track, this could mean that the Hornets wing could miss over a month of action.
The Hornets have also been notoriously cautious with the health of their young players. Infamously, starting center Mark Williams was listed doubtful on the injury report for nearly the entire 2023-24 season as he recovered from a back injury. Miller's timeline for a return will depend on what course of treatment he'll be going through, and the next few days should shed some light on whether or not he'll be requiring surgery.