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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Moving back to bench Wednesday
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Bey won't start Wednesday's game against the Nets.
With Zion Williamson (rest) back in action, Bey will retreat to the second unit. Over 10 appearances off the bench this season, he's averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.9 minutes per showing.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Drawing first start of season
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Bey will start Monday's game against the Warriors, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.
With Trey Murphy (knees) and Zion Williamson (rest) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Bey will step into the starting lineup for the first time this season. The 27-year-old forward has logged at least 26 minutes in five straight games, averaging 19.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals across 29.6 minutes per contest during that span.
Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Productive off bench in loss
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Bey recorded 17 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 31 minutes off the bench during Friday's 115-109 loss to the Timberwolves.
The veteran forward led the Pelicans' second unit in scoring, assists and made three-pointers in another productive effort. Bey has found another gear since Halloween, and over the last four games he's averaging 20.5 points, 5.0 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.5 steals in 30.5 minutes while shooting 53.6 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent from long range.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Scores 22 off bench
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Bey notched 22 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 120-113 overtime victory over the Jazz.
Bey provided an efficient scoring punch off the bench, shooting 64.3 percent from the field while finishing second on the team in points behind Zion Williamson. The forward also chipped in three assists and committed just one turnover. His scoring ability gives him some appeal in deeper formats, though his fantasy consistency will depend on maintaining a substantial role in New Orleans' rotation.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Strong performance off bench
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Bey ended with 25 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals across 26 minutes during Saturday's 121-99 win over Atlanta.
Bey played a key role in Saturday's win, with 21 of his game-high 25 points coming through the first three quarters. He finished with season highs in points, rebounds and steals, and it was his second game of the season with 20-plus points. However, Bey's production floor would take a hit if one or both of Dejounte Murray (personal) or Jordan Poole (ankle) were to return for Monday's road tilt against the Grizzlies.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Solid start to 2026-27
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Bey finished Thursday's 132-120 win over the Kings with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes.
Even with Dejounte Murray missing Thursday's game to celebrate the birth of his son, Bey watched Herbert Jones get the nod in the starting lineup and enjoy a season-best outing. Bey is still maintaining modest production in a reserve role, averaging 13.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.2 minutes per game over his first five appearnces.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Strong showing off bench in Friday's loss
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Bey finished Friday's 120-119 loss to Utah with 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 22 minutes off the bench.
The Pelicans' second unit was productive overall, with three players scoring in double digits, but it was Bey who led the way for the unit. The journeyman forward is on his third team in six NBA seasons, but after starting 64 of 72 regular-season games for New Orleans in 2025-26 and averaging 31.2 minutes, Bey's looking at a reduced role off the bench to begin the current campaign.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Scores 13 points off bench
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Bey ended with 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and five rebounds across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to Indiana.
Jeremiah Fears got the first crack in the starting lineup Wednesday, but Bey had a decent showing off the bench in his own right. Yves Missi strengthened his hold as a starter with an impressive Opening Night performance, but Bey should remain in contention for a spot in the first unit on the wing throughout the course of the year.
Bey logged 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 17 minutes during Friday's 107-106 preseason win over the Wizards.
Bey exploded off the bench for a game-high 19 points after totaling just 21 points across his previous three preseason appearances. He posted a career-high 17.7 points per game last season, and New Orleans rewarded him with a three-year, $55.5 million extension in September. Bennedict Mathurin's arrival could cut into his time this season, but he'll still be a valuable piece of the offense.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Back to bench Friday
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Bey is not listed in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against Washington.
Bey will come off the bench in the final preseason game for the Pelicans before the team kicks off the 2026-27 campaign versus the Pacers on Opening Night.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Limited impact in starting role
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Bey ended with four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two steals and one rebound across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 101-97 preseason win over Dallas.
Making his first start of the preseason, Bey struggled to make much of an impact outside of recording two steals. The 27-year-old is projected to serve as a top reserve on the wing during the 2026-27 campaign after averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists across 72 regular-season games (64 starts) last season.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Scores 12 in preseason loss
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Bey finished with 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and five rebounds in 17 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Bey provided a solid scoring contribution in limited action, connecting on two triples while converting all four of his free-throw attempts. The veteran forward will look to establish a consistent offensive role in New Orleans' crowded rotation, though his fantasy value will likely depend on his playing time and perimeter production.
Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Not starting against Thunder
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Bey will not start in Tuesday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Bey will come off the bench in the Pelicans' first preseason game. The veteran signed a three-year extension in September after averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 31.2 minutes per contest in 72 regular-season games in 2025-26.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Inks three-year extension with Pelicans
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Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Bey, who sat out the 2024-25 season after suffering a torn ACL, proved to the Pelicans that he's deserving of a raise. He averaged 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.1 made threes in 72 appearances during the 2025-26 season, and following this healthy extension, he'll presumably play a key role in the frontcourt heading into the new campaign, even with Bennedict Mathurin entering the mix.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Could be challenged for starting role
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Bey tentatively projects as the Pelicans' starting small forward, but the addition of Bennedict Mathurin gives him a formidable threat for a starting job.
Mathurin was effectively a full-time starter for the Pacers before becoming the first man off the bench following his trade to the Clippers. Bey is coming off a career year, averaging a career-high 17.7 points per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the field in his first season with New Orleans (72 regular-season games), so the camp battle between Bey and Mathurin for a spot in the first unit should be one to monitor this fall.
Bey (rest) will remain out for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Bey will end up sitting out New Orleans' final three regular-season games for rest purposes, which should continue to lead to more minutes for Micah Peavy and Josh Oduro. Bey scored a career-high 17.7 points per game on 45.1 percent shooting from the field and 84.1 percent from the free-throw line in his first season with the Pelicans.
