Brandon Miller drops 34 points in Hornets win over Heat

Miller's season-high 34 points came on poor shooting, and his early efficiency numbers remain a worry for fantasy managers in all formats. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 25, 2026

Brandon Miller scored 34 points with seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three threes in Charlotte's 115-110 victory over Miami on Saturday, October 24. He shot 10-of-29 from the field and 11-of-12 from the free-throw line across 36 minutes as a starter.

The scoring total was well above Miller's baseline from last season (20.2 points in 30.3 minutes across 65 games), but the inefficiency is the story. His 33.0 per cent true shooting and 28.7 per cent usage rate through three games point to a volume-driven start that hurts nine-category managers in field-goal percentage while delivering points, threes and the occasional defensive stat. In points leagues his projected 28.6 fantasy points per game still makes him a solid hold, but the shooting must improve.

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Brandon Miller

Miller has started all three games this season and averaged 19.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.0 block and 2.3 threes in 31.5 minutes per contest. The counting stats are close to last season's line of 20.2 points, 4.9 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steal, 0.7 blocks and 3.1 threes in 30.3 minutes, though the assists have dipped and the early shooting splits are dragging down his efficiency across the board.

Charlotte has one game left this week, on Saturday, the second night of a back-to-back. Miller's 69 Roundup Score ranks him 90th overall, and his archetype as a movement shooter depends on better accuracy than he has shown so far. Fantasy managers should hold him in all formats but monitor the shooting closely, as his current 33.0 per cent true shooting is well below his 89.2 per cent free-throw mark and 43.5 per cent field-goal percentage from last season.

What to do

• Hold Brandon Miller in all formats and wait for his shooting to improve toward his 89.2 per cent free-throw mark and 43.5 per cent field-goal percentage from last season.

• Start Miller on Saturday if you need points, threes and volume, but be aware the back-to-back could affect his minutes or efficiency.

• In nine-category leagues, consider benching Miller until his true shooting climbs closer to last season's numbers, as his current 33.0 per cent true shooting is well below his 89.2 per cent free-throw mark and 43.5 per cent field-goal percentage from last season.

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