Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller reacts after scoring during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) dunks as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, and forward Jabari Smith Jr. defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)