Saddiq Bey Locks In Three-Year Pelicans Extension, Opens Hot
Saddiq Bey is backing up a fresh three-year extension with solid minutes off the New Orleans bench to start 2026-27. He's not on the injury report, and his early-season box scores already show flashes of the scoring punch he gave the Pelicans in 2025-26.
By the Pelicans Nightly Desk · updated 5 d ago01The story of the nightThe ExtensionOn September 17, 2026, the Pelicans and Saddiq Bey agreed to a three-year extension, keeping the forward in New…
On September 17, 2026, the Pelicans and Saddiq Bey agreed to a three-year extension, keeping the forward in New Orleans for the long haul. The deal comes after a full 2025-26 season in a Pelicans uniform, where Bey logged 72 games and proved himself a reliable rotation piece. New Orleans made the move to secure a forward who can space the floor and knock down perimeter shots, locking him in rather than letting him test the market. For a 27-year-old wing with six seasons of NBA experience, the extension signals the organization sees him as part of the roster's core going forward, not just a short-term rental.
02Early-Season FormBey has played in the Pelicans' first four games of 2026-27.
Bey has played in the Pelicans' first four games of 2026-27. He opened October 6 against Oklahoma City with 5 points, 2 rebounds and 0 assists in 19.8 minutes, finishing a plus-20. Two days later against Miami he put up 12 points, 5 rebounds and 0 assists in 16.9 minutes in a loss, finishing minus-4. On October 14 versus Dallas he scored just 4 points with 1 rebound in 17.4 minutes. His best outing came October 16 against Washington: 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in 17.3 minutes, a plus-16. The minutes have been modest so far, but the Washington game showed he can still fill it up when his shot is falling.
03Last Season by the NumbersIn 2025-26, Bey played 72 games for New Orleans, averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.1…
In 2025-26, Bey played 72 games for New Orleans, averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.1 blocks and 0.9 turnovers in 31.2 minutes. He shot 45.1 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three and 84.1 percent from the foul line, good for a true shooting mark of 57.9 percent. His usage rate sat at 21.3 percent, showing he was a real part of the offense, not a bystander. The plus-minus was minus-2.6 on the season. Those numbers made him one of the more productive wings on the roster last year, and they're the baseline the extension was built around.
04Health ReportBey is not on the injury report right now.
Bey is not on the injury report right now. There's no injury history listed for him either, which matters for a player who just signed a three-year extension — durability is part of what makes that deal worth it for New Orleans. Through the first four games of 2026-27, he's been available every night, logging between 16.9 and 19.8 minutes per outing. For a team counting on him as part of its long-term plan, a clean health sheet to open the season is exactly what the front office wants to see.
05Roster RoleBey wears No.
Bey wears No. 41 for New Orleans and plays forward at 6-foot-8, 240 pounds. He's 27 years old, in his sixth NBA season, and came out of Villanova. His minutes early this season — all under 20 per game — suggest he's working his way into the rotation mix rather than starting outright, but his scoring burst against Washington is a reminder of the shot-making that earned him the extension. With last season's 17.7-point average as the measuring stick, New Orleans will be watching to see if his minutes climb as the season goes on.
Bey17.7 ppg
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