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Hornets guard Brandon Miller out for season following surgery

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CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament, the team announced on Thursday.

Miller suffered the injury during a game against the Utah Jazz on Jan. 17. He was averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals this season in 27 games.

Miller was selected to the All-Rookie First Team last year.

The Hornets will start a three-game homestand, with the final game being televised on Channel 9.

Schedule for games airing on Channel 9/TV64:

  • Jan. 27 Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers - 7 p.m. on Channel 9.
  • Jan. 31 Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers - 7 p.m. on TV64
  • Feb. 5 Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks - 7 p.m. on TV 64
  • Feb. 27 Charlotte Hornets at Dallas Mavericks - 8:30 p.m. TV 64
  • March 3 Charlotte Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors - 7 p.m. on Channel 9

(WATCH BELOW: Bringing the Buzz: Charlotte Hornets announce primetime games on Ch. 9, TV64)

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