No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller ruled out for Hornets after injuring ankle vs Nuggets

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) drives the baseline past Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller has been ruled out for the second half of Saturday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets after spraining his right ankle.