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Miller

Miller has been able to carry some of his success from Summer League over to the preseason, which held true in this game, as he had his highest scoring performance of the preseason. He was a second round pick last year, but the team’s roster looks quite different from how it did last season, which may allow for Miller to see more of an opportunity. However, he won’t make much of an impact in fantasy hoops.

The only thing that could stop Miller on Sunday was foul trouble, which may have been why the Clippers failed to advance to Monday’s championship game. The 2023 second-round pick continued his exemplary play in Las Vegas with another standout showing on Sunday afternoon, but he fouled out with 4:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. A Kobe Brown missed free throw with two seconds remaining proved to be the difference, but this was an unfortunate end to an excellent week for Miller. He made it clear early in summer league that the goal was to crack the Clippers’ rotation once the regular season begins. If he can carry his summer performance into training camp, Tyronn Lue will have a decision to make.

Miller showed up in Las Vegas with a desire to show the Clippers he deserves a shot at rotation minutes, and he’s played exceptionally well through two games. After scoring 36 points on Friday, he put up 21 more on Sunday and is now 21-of-21 from the foul line. Miller is on a two-way contract for next season, but he’s likely sparked a conversation among Clippers decision-makers with his play through two games in Las Vegas.

What a night for Miller, who will be on a two-way contract for a second consecutive season. While the Clippers have added Derrick Jones Jr. and Nicolas Batum in free agency, the 2023 second-round pick hopes to throw his hat into the ring for rotation minutes. Friday’s performance was a step in the right direction and what teams want to see from a returning player in the summer league environment. Miller is not a player who fantasy managers should plan on drafting right now, but he is worth tracking in Las Vegas.

The 48th overall pick in June’s draft, Miller joins Moussa Diabate as players the Clippers have signed to two-way deals for the upcoming season. The former Miami standout started all 37 games for the Hurricanes last season, averaging 15.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.9 3-pointers in 35 minutes. Miller’s a versatile forward who can be used on either wing, but the path to consistent playing time with the Clippers will be difficult to navigate. Look for him to get the majority of his minutes in the G League.