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Damion Baugh with the Charlotte Hornets in February 2025
The Phoenix Suns have already benefited from the emergence of former G League standout Jordan Goodwin this season, but their developmental pipeline may be producing another potential contributor closer to home.
Damion Baugh is flashing serious upside with the Valley Suns during the 2025-26 NBA G League season, quietly positioning himself as one of the most productive guards outside the NBA.
Waived by Phoenix ahead of the season, the undrafted 25-year-old has thrived within the Suns’ affiliate system, delivering sustained, high-impact performances that have drawn league-wide attention.
Across his appearances, Baugh has shown he is far more than a volume scorer, functioning as the engine of the Valley Suns’ offense while consistently contributing defensively.
Phoenix Suns Watching G League Guard Raise His Stock
Baugh delivered one of his most complete performances of the season on Wednesday night, recording a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a win over the Oklahoma City Blue. He added four steals while shooting 8-of-18 from the field and knocking down two three-pointers.
Through 21 games this season, Baugh is averaging 23.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. While his three-point shooting remains a work in progress at 27.3%, his all-around production aligns closely with what NBA teams increasingly value in backcourt contributors.
Raw scoring alone does not always translate from the G League to the NBA, but players who pair playmaking, defensive activity, and physical engagement often carve out sustainable roles. Baugh consistently checks those boxes.
His momentum has accelerated in recent weeks. He closed out 2025 with a 34-point, 10-assist, three-steal performance against the Memphis Hustle, then opened 2026 with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, narrowly missing a triple-double.
The stretch has highlighted his breakout potential, with three double-digit assist games this season and six outings featuring four steals.
Statistically, Baugh ranks among the G League’s most impactful players. His 496 total points are third-highest league-wide, while his 150 assists rank eighth. His 48 steals sit fourth overall, and his 131 rebounds leads all shooting guards, highlighting his unique two-way profile.
That consistency across multiple areas reflects a guard capable of influencing games in varied ways, the exact type of production NBA front offices look for when evaluating potential call-ups.
A Familiar Path Toward Another NBA Opportunity
Baugh’s professional journey has been anything but linear. After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers before being waived and joining their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.
A similar pattern followed with the New York Knicks and their affiliate the following season. In February 2025, Baugh earned a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, providing him with his first sustained NBA opportunity.
During that stint, he showed flashes of NBA-level impact. In his debut, he scored 16 points with five rebounds, three assists, and one steal on 5-of-8 shooting against the Orlando Magic.
Across 15 NBA games, Baugh averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and one steal before signing with the Suns organization ahead of the current season.
At the G League level, the 6-foot-4 guard has now appeared in 97 career games, averaging 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.7 steals on 43.4% shooting. While his efficiency remains an area for refinement, his production and versatility are difficult to ignore.
Crucially, Baugh is not currently tied to a two-way or standard NBA contract. Phoenix have yet to secure him, meaning any NBA team can sign him outright without compensation.
At 25-years-old, Baugh may not be viewed as a long-term developmental project, but that could work in his favor. Teams seeking immediate depth value players who understand their role and can contribute without heavy usage. His continued two-way eligibility also provides a low-risk evaluation pathway.
Similar scenarios have played out recently, most notably when the Houston Rockets moved quickly to sign Tristen Newton after the Timberwolves failed to lock him into a two-way deal.
As injuries mount and roster flexibility becomes increasingly important across the league, teams continue to turn to the G League for ready-made solutions.
Given his form, contract status, and all-around production, Baugh appears well positioned to be among the next wave of players earning another NBA opportunity, particularly after the All-Star break.