The Nets waived Bailey on Saturday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
A second-round draft pick in 2023, Bailey signed a two-way deal with the Hornets last summer but appeared in just 10 games at the NBA level as a rookie. The Hornets opted to decline Bailey's qualifying offer in July, making him a free agent until he inked an Exhibit 10 deal with Brooklyn shortly before training camp. Though Bailey wasn't able to secure a two-way spot or 15-man roster, he could remain with the Nets organization as part of the G League roster.
Bailey signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nets on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Bailey was the 41st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and played for the Hornets last season. He's unlikely to make the roster for the start of the regular season, but he'll add depth in training camp and should contend for a G League role in a worst-case scenario.
Hornets' Amari Bailey: Plays entire fourth quarter
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Bailey (illness) logged five points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and two rebounds across 12 minutes Friday in the Hornets' 131-98 loss to the Celtics.
Bailey had missed four straight games with an illness before being cleared to return to action for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, but he didn't enter the rotation while the Hornets eked out a 115-114 win. With Friday's contest proving to be much less competitive, Bailey got the chance to make his return to action, as he played the entire fourth quarter of the blowout. The rookie could stick in the rotation again in Sunday's game in Cleveland if the Hornets opt to rest or limit Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Set to return Wednesday
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Bailey (illness) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Bailey has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Charlotte's last four contests with a non-COVID illness. However, the rookie guard is unlikely to receive significant playing time.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Listed questionable for Wednesday
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Bailey (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Bailey has missed four straight games due to an illness and still hasn't cleared the aliment. Even when healthy, he's not a regular part of Charlotte's rotation.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Out Tuesday due to illness
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Bailey (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Bailey will miss a fourth straight game due to an illness. He's not part of Charlotte's regular rotation.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Iffy due to illness
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Bailey (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Dallas.
Bailey has missed three straight games due to an illness but could be available Tuesday. However, he's not a regular part of Charlotte's rotation, so even if he's available, Bailey isn't guaranteed playing time.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Out again Sunday
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Bailey (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Bailey will miss a third straight game due to an illness. His absence won't impact fantasy hoops, as he's not a regular part of Charlotte's rotation.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Uncertain to play Sunday
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Bailey (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
Bailey has missed four consecutive games due to an illness, and with the Hornets having nothing to play for, they might choose not to risk him in the final days of the season. Even if available, the rookie guard is unlikely to be included in head coach Steve Clifford's rotation.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Downgraded to out
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Bailey (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.
As expected, Bailey has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to an illness. His absence won't impact fantasy hoops.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Doubtful for Friday
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Bailey (illness) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic.
Bailey missed Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an illness and will likely be unavailable once again Friday. However, his status shouldn't significantly impact Charlotte's rotation.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Out for Wednesday
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Bailey won't play Wednesday against Portland due to an illness.
Bailey has played a total of eight minutes in his last three appearances for Charlotte, so his absence won't have a major impact on Charlotte's rotation.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Cleared for action
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Bailey (illness) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Friday's game against Phoenix.
Bailey hasn't made an appearance at the NBA level since Feb. 9, but he'll be available Friday. The rookie guard is unlikely to be included in head coach Steve Clifford's rotation, however.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Late scratch Wednesday
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Bailey won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies due to an illness.
Bailey's absence won't affect Charlotte's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Headed back to NBA
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Bailey was transferred from the G League's Greensboro Swarm to the Hornets on Saturday.
Bailey hasn't made an NBA appearance since Feb. 9. The two-way guard is unlikely to receive significant playing time for Charlotte in Saturday's game against the Nets.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Called up from G League
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The Hornets recalled Bailey from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Saturday.
Bailey has appeared in just three games this season, but he could be featured in head coach Steve Clifford's rotation Sunday versus the Raptors with all of LaMelo Ball (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle) and Cody Martin (ankle) ruled out for the contest.
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Hornets' Amari Bailey: Available Monday
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Bailey is available for Monday's game in Toronto, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
Bailey made just his second appearance of the campaign Saturday, scoring three points in seven minutes. He'll be available once again Monday and could crack the rotation, given Gordon Hayward (illness), Miles Bridges (not injury related), Mark Williams (back), LaMelo Ball (ankle), Frank Ntilikina (lower leg), Cody Martin (knee) and Nathan Mensah (personal) are all unavailable.
