Brandon Miller, who has been out since January, is almost 100% back from his season-ending wrist surgery. This is significant news for the Charlotte Hornets, who visibly missed his contributions on the court.

In his season season with the organization, Miller took the next step in his professional basketball career by posting 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

According to the man himself, he is about “90-95%” healthy. Reports are speculating that he will be ready for the start of preseason.

“It’s probably around 90-95% now,” said Miller. “I started contact (drills). I’ll be ready the first day the season starts and I’m just excited to get back out on the court with my guys.”

“Recently,” said Miller. “When I started shooting and it doesn’t hurt? Yeah, recently. It’s all part of the process. Not everything’s going to be a smooth route. You’re going to have ups and downs, a lot of bumps and curves.”

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets have signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year contract.

This move was made to to give rotational depth to their backcourt and add in a veteran presence.

Last season, Dinwiddie averaged 11.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game for the Dallas Mavericks.

The 32-year-old combo guard has been in the league since 2014.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns have traded Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets to make a real attempt at beginning the process of getting below the second apron.

Phoenix needed to attach a 2026 first-round pick to move off the veteran center. This season, Nurkic is making $18.1 million. Next season, he’ll be on an expiring contract, making $19.3 million.

The Hornets have traded Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Suns. Both players are seen as potential bench players for Phoenix.

If the Suns were to part ways with both these players in the offseason, it would help reduce their tax bill and potentially go under the second apron.