As the Charlotte Hornets have found out in recent years, having a weak bench typically leads to disappointing results. Injuries have played a big role in Charlotte's lack of depth, leading to their demise, but this year, they are better equipped to absorb some hits, as long as they don't come in bunches.

Hornets forward Brandon Miller is reportedly 'seeking' a second opinion when it comes to his shoulder injury.

The Charlotte Hornets are doing precisely what a solid team should: beating the teams they’re expected to beat. By winning these early-season matchups, the Hornets are showing glimpses of this roster’s potential.

Why Brandon Miller isn't playing vs. Heat and when he could return for Hornets originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Charlotte Hornets will aim to improve to 3-1 when they face the Miami Heat on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, though they'll be without one of their best players.

Former Alabama All-American Brandon Miller is dealing with another injury in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets announced on Monday that Miller will not play against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night after he sustained a left-shoulder subluxation on Saturday. A subluxation is a partial dislocation.

In just two games in the NBA, Sion James has proven that he belongs. The rookie swingman didn't play a ton of minutes in the preseason, and in retrospect, that decision looks like Charles Lee was just playing his cards close to his chest, waiting to reveal his ace in the hole.