Hornets, Brandon Miller reportedly agree to $209M contract extension ahead of Monday’s deadline

The Charlotte Hornets and Brandon Miller have agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports — a deal cementing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as one of the cornerstones of the ongoing effort to build a consistent contender in the Queen City. The two sides agreed to the deal Monday, hours ahead of a deadline for players from Miller’s draft class to sign an extension. Had they not reached agreement on a deal, Miller would have played the upcoming season on a team option, then gone into next…