Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist.

One name that has been brought up extensively as a Lakers target is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. However, a recent report from Shams Charania on ESPN’s First Take made the prospects of

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will be sidelined indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right wrist.

The Hornets are one of four teams with worse records than the Jazz — and the loss pulled Utah into a virtual tie with them in the lottery standings.

Kessler (rest) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets. Kessler will return to action Wednesday after sitting out Utah's previous contest for rest purposes. The 23-year-old center should reclaim his starting spot from Drew Eubanks against Charlotte.

While the performance of the Hornets' starters deserves boundless praise, immense context is necessary. Utah was down their four leading scoress, Lauri Markkkanen, Colin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and John Collins, opening up opportunities for unheralded guards Keyontae George and Brice Sensabaugh to dice the Hornets' defense.

The Utah Jazz are reportedly asking for a lot from the Lakers if they want to trade for big man Walker Kessler.

Walker Kessler is a name to keep tabs on as the Boston Celtics seek to strengthen their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

In Utah’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, starting center Walker Kessler missed his second game this week due to ‘rest.’ Having a breakthrough season, John Collins has missed seven consecutive games with a hip injury.

Mark Williams amassed 31 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Charlotte Hornets past the Utah Jazz in a 117-112 Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. LaMelo Ball totaled 27 points, nine assists and six rebounds while Miles Bridges contributed 25 points and 10 boards,

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will be sidelined indefinitely with a torn ligament in his right wrist. Miller is the team's second-leading scorer and was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

Mark Williams scored a career high 31 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Charlotte Hornets beat the Utah Jazz 117-112 on Wednesday night.