Saddiq Bey Secures Massive $55.5M Extension with Pelicans!
Saddiq Bey has secured a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, following a career-best season where he averaged 17.7 points per game. This deal solidifies his future with the team after a remarkable comeback from a torn ACL, highlighting his pivotal role in the Pelicans' upcoming seasons.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey has officially signed a significant three-year contract extension worth $55.5 million with the franchise, a deal that also incorporates a trade kicker, as confirmed by his agents, James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management to ESPN. This extension secures Bey's commitment to the Pelicans with a fully guaranteed deal through the 2029-30 season, marking a pivotal moment for both the player and the team.
This contract comes after Bey's remarkable resurgence in his first full season back from a torn ACL injury, which had sidelined him during the 2024-25 season while he was with the Atlanta Hawks. His return to the court with New Orleans last season was nothing short of spectacular, where he averaged a career-high 17.7 points per game, showcasing his invaluable offensive capabilities.
During the last season, Saddiq Bey was a consistent presence for the Pelicans, appearing in 72 games and starting in 64 of them. Beyond his career-best scoring average, he also contributed significantly across the board, averaging 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. His impact was particularly evident in several high-stakes matchups, where he recorded three of the four highest-scoring games of his career. These included an impressive 42-point performance against the Utah Jazz on February 26, a 36-point outing against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 23, and a 34-point night against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 31.
ESPN Research further highlights Bey's exceptional form following last season's All-Star break, during which he averaged 20 points per game and achieved an impressive 40% shooting accuracy from the 3-point line. In addition, he recorded career highs in both 2-point baskets attempted and made, as well as free throws attempted and made per game, underscoring his improved versatility and efficiency on offense.
Saddiq Bey originally began his NBA journey after being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft. Throughout his career, spanning 364 games with the Pistons, Hawks, and Pelicans, Bey holds career averages of 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and two assists per game. Looking ahead, the New Orleans Pelicans are set to commence their preseason schedule against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 6, followed by their regular season opener at home against the Indiana Pacers on October 21.