Impact Baugh signed a training camp deal with the team on Sept. 23. He'll likely end up suiting up for the G League's Valley Suns to start the 2025-26 campaign.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
DAMION BAUGH
Waived by Phoenix The Suns waived Baugh on Wednesday.
Lands with Phoenix Baugh will join the Suns on a training camp deal, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported Tuesday.
Impact Baugh was waived by the Hornets back in July, but he'll have his work cut out for him in Phoenix as his contract is not guaranteed. Presumably, he'll be a candidate to join the Valley Suns in the G League.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Hornets The Hornets waived Baugh on Friday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The move clears a spot on Charlotte's roster for Antonio Reeves, who has joined the team on a two-way contract. Baugh most recently played in the Summer League with the Hornets, averaging 7.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.2 minutes per game over six outings. He'll hope to latch onto another club elsewhere as backcourt depth ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 18 in SL win Baugh supplied 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block over 28 minutes in Thursday's 106-81 Summer League win over the Spurs.
Impact Baugh provided a spark off the bench Thursday, drilling four three-pointers and contributing across the stat sheet. He appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Hornets last season, averaging 7.3 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ties career-high with six dimes Baugh racked up six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 93-86 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Baugh struggled with his shot in the regular-season finale loss to Boston but contributed in other areas, finishing with a career-high seven assists to go along with seven rebounds. In 15 games during his rookie season in Charlotte, Baugh averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 32.3 percent from the field and 21.4 percent from deep.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from three-game absence Baugh (hip) tallied five points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes in Wednesday's 126-96 loss to the Raptors.
Impact After missing the Hornets' previous three games due to left hip bursitis, Baugh returned to action and took on a sizable role on the second unit, but he made a limited impact during his time on the court and tied for a team high with four turnovers. Efficiency has been a major issue for the two-way player over his 13 appearances at the NBA level thus far; he's shooting just 32.7 percent from the field and owns a 3.6:2.1 assist-to-turnover ratio.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Will be playing Wednesday Baugh (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Baugh was initially listed as questionable for this contest due to a left hip injury, but the former TCU standout has been listed as active and should see regular minutes off the bench in his return from a three-game absence. Baugh has made seven appearances since the beginning of March, averaging 6.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 24.0 minutes per game in that span.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Wednesday Baugh (hip) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Baugh missed his 13th outing out of Charlotte's last 15 games Tuesday versus the Grizzlies, but he's trending towards a return to action. With the Hornets going to be very shorthanded Wednesday, Baugh could potentially see a healthy amount of minutes.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte faces Toronto on 6-game road skid
Charlotte comes into a matchup against Toronto after losing six straight road gamesAPRIL 9 • Associated Press
Remains out against Memphis Baugh (hip) is out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Tuesday will mark a 13th absence in Charlotte's last 15 games due to a hip injury for Baugh, who can be tentatively labeled doubtful ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Raptors. More playing time will be available to KJ Simpson and Nick Smith in the Hornets' backcourt as long as Baugh remains sidelined.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte faces Memphis, seeks to stop 3-game slide
Charlotte will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets play MemphisAPRIL 7 • Associated Press
Remains out for Sunday Baugh (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Baugh is set to miss another game, meaning the floor general will now have missed 12 of the Hornets' last 14 contests. His next chance to return to action will come Tuesday in the home finale against the Grizzlies. KJ Simpson is expected to remain as the starting point guard for the Hornets with Baugh sidelined.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Vucevic and the Bulls visit conference foe Charlotte
The Hornets will host conference foe ChicagoAPRIL 5 • Associated Press
Ruled out for Friday Baugh (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings.
Impact Baugh has missed 11 of the last 13 games for the Hornets and now will miss Friday's matchup against Sacramento due to a hip issue. The next opportunity for him to return to the floor for the Hornets will be Sunday against the Bulls.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Sacramento plays Charlotte, aims to stop road skid
Sacramento will aim to break its seven-game road losing streak when the Kings visit CharlotteAPRIL 3 • Associated Press
Sustains injury Baugh exited Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Pacers due to an undisclosed injury and did not return. He finished the game with two points (1-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists and two r...
Impact Baugh went airborne and landed on the hardwood in significant pain before being carried off the floor into the locker room. Injury specifics are unknown at this point, but his next chance to play will be Friday against Sacramento. Considering the Hornets' backcourt is littered with injuries, Baugh has plenty of opportunities for minutes when healthy.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to locker room Baugh was carried back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Impact Specifics regarding Baugh's injury are unknown, but he appeared to be in significant pain. The two-way player had been called up for Wednesday's game to provide the injury-plagued Hornets some backcourt depth. It's unclear if he'll be able to return but look for KJ Simpson and Josh Okogie to see more minutes while Baugh is off the floor.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins parent club The Hornets recalled Baugh from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday.
Impact Baugh hadn't been available for any of the Hornets' last seven games, as Charlotte had assigned him to the G League since he was eligible to suit up in just seven games at the NBA level for the rest of the season due to his status as a two-way player. Now that Charlotte has just seven games remaining on its schedule, Baugh will rejoin the club and will be available to play in all of those contests. He could end up splitting the minutes at point guard the rest of the way with fellow two-way player KJ Simpson, who has started the past three contests while the Hornets have shut LaMelo Ball (wrist/ankle) down for the season. Baugh has appeared in 11 games (two starts) for Charlotte this season, shooting 35 percent from the field while averaging 8.3 points, 3.9 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes per contest.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting vs. New York Baugh is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Baugh will return to the bench role due to the return of LaMelo Ball (wrist). Baugh shouldn't carry a lot of upside coming off the bench.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Getting starting nod Baugh is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact Baugh will enter the starting five Tuesday due to LaMelo Ball (wrist) sitting out. Baugh tallied 14 points, four assists and two rebounds in 29 minutes during his only start this season.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Swarm Charlotte recalled Baugh from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Tuesday.
Impact With LaMelo Ball (wrist) questionable for Tuesday's game, this move makes sense to give the team some emergency depth. In 10 appearances for Charlotte, Baugh holds averages of 8.0 points, 3.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive in Tuesday's win Baugh (coach's decision) was inactive Tuesday in the Hornets' 105-102 win over the Heat.
Impact Baugh went from starting and playing 29 minutes in the Hornets' previous game Saturday versus the Nets to out of the rotation entirely two days later with LaMelo Ball (ankle) making his return to action. A two-way player, Baugh is eligible to be active for just eight of the Hornets' remaining 18 games, so Charlotte may look to have the 24-year-old suit up primarily on occasions that the team is shorthanded in the backcourt. Before sitting out Monday, Baugh had played in each of Charlotte's previous eight games, averaging 6.3 points, 3.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.4 minutes per contest while shooting 27.4 percent from the field.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets vs Nets: Damion Baugh Postgame Media Availability
MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE
Making first NBA start Baugh is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Nets.
Impact Baugh will replace LaMelo Ball (ankle) in the starting lineup Saturday. Baugh has struggled with his efficiency this season, posting 34.7/20.0/90.0 shooting splits across nine appearances.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Who will be LaMelo Ball's backup for the rest of the season? Damion Baugh, Seth Curry, KJ Simpson, and Malachi Flynn are all candidates.
MARCH 2 • SI.COM
