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Charlotte Hornets Reportedly Release 24-Year-Old Guard

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 4:12 PM ET

Damion Baugh spent his rookie season in the NBA playing for the Charlotte Hornets.

The 24-year-old had averages of 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 32.3% from the field in 15 games.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Hornets will now waive Baugh.

Via Scotto: "The Charlotte Hornets are waiving two-way player Damion Baugh, league sources told @hoopshype . Charlotte is waiving Baugh to clear a spot for the addition of Antonio Reeves on a two-way contract."

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving two-way player Damion Baugh, league sources told @hoopshype. Charlotte is waiving Baugh to clear a spot for the addition of Antonio Reeves on a two-way contract.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 23, 2025

ESPN's Shams Charania had first reported that the Hornets were signing Reeves.

Via Charania: "The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Antonio Reeves to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN. The 2024 Pelicans second-round pick averaged 6.9 points and 40% 3-point shooting in 44 games as a rookie last season."

The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Antonio Reeves to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN. The 2024 Pelicans second-round pick averaged 6.9 points and 40% 3-point shooting in 44 games as a rookie last season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 23, 2025