Hornets forward Brandon Miller out with left shoulder subluxation

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller suffered a left shoulder injury Saturday in Philadelphia and will miss at least the next two games as the team evaluates the extent of the damage. Miller exited the Hornets’ loss to the 76ers early after grabbing his left shoulder during a play in the second quarter and was later diagnosed with a left shoulder subluxation, the team said. He will not play Tuesday night in Miami and will be re-evaluated after the road trip.

Miller logged nine minutes and scored four points before leaving Saturday’s game. Hornets public relations posted, "Brandon Miller left the game in the first half in Philadelphia with left shoulder soreness. He will not return to tonight's game." Team officials later clarified the injury as a subluxation, a partial dislocation, and said an evaluation will follow the conclusion of the road trip, which ends Tuesday in Miami.

The injury occurred as Miller was defending Quentin Grimes of the 76ers, slipping on his left foot while fighting through a screen and extending his left arm, according to team accounts. Coach Charles Lee said the initial exit raised concern but noted Miller had felt better after receiving treatment...