Suns Waive Damion Baugh and Tyrese Samuel Ahead of Regular Season
The cuts set up both Exhibit 10 signees for Valley Suns assignments with bonus eligibility tied to G League service.
Overview
- Phoenix announced the waivers of guard Damion Baugh and forward Tyrese Samuel on October 15.
- Both players were on Exhibit 10 deals, and Baugh’s G League rights were acquired by the Valley Suns, positioning them to join the affiliate for a potential bonus of up to $85,300 after 60 days.
- Neither Baugh nor Samuel appeared in any of Phoenix’s four preseason games.
- Phoenix’s roster now stands at 19 players, with Jared Butler and David Duke Jr. on Exhibit 10 contracts, one open standard roster spot, and the team already over the luxury tax.
- Baugh, 25, logged 15 games with the Hornets last season, while Samuel, 25, played for the Valley Suns after college stops at Seton Hall and Florida.