DAMION BAUGH NEWS

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 games

APRIL 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 Memphis

APRIL 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 Chicago

APRIL 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 Charlotte

APRIL 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

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

Middleton and Coulibaly each score 17 points as Wizards hand Hornets 6th straight defeat, 113-110

Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held in check Baugh finished with four points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and four steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 130-88 loss to the Kings.

Impact It was a quiet night for Baugh, though he did make up for it by racking up a career-high four steals. Overall, he's made a big splash in his first three appearances with the Hornets, averaging 11.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.3 minutes. With the Hornets likely to prioritize player development, Baugh is a name to monitor closely.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing from second unit Baugh supplied 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six assists and two steals across 32 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 129-115 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Elfrid Payton got the start at point guard with LaMelo Ball (ankle) in street clothes, but it was Baugh who took advantage of the opportunity instead. In his first two NBA appearances, both with Ball out of the lineup, the TCU product has averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.5 steals in 29.5 minutes. The Hornets face another back-to-back set Monday in Sacramento and Tuesday at Golden State, during which Ball might get another night off, and Baugh would seem to be the better pivot option for DFS purposes.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points in debut Baugh ended Wednesday's 102-86 loss to Orlando with 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes.

Impact After signing a two-way deal with the Hornets earlier in the day, Baugh impressed with 16 points off the bench. Charlotte is riddled with injuries at the moment, rolling a starting lineup that is barely recognizable. While it is great to see young players getting a shot in the NBA, it's hard to see Baugh carving out a long-term role at this point.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE