Bey recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals over 24 minutes during Monday's 122-90 loss to the Celtics.
Bey was relegated back to the bench after starting Friday in place of Yves Missi (ankle). Even with Zion Williamson (foot) missing Monday's game, Bey remained among the second unit, with New Orleans electing to elevate rookie Jeremiah Fears instead. Despite the lineup carousel being spun due to injury, Bey will still see meaningful time on the court, regardless of his position among the starters or the bench.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Bench role Monday
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Bey was not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Celtics, per the broadcast.
Bey drew a spot start Friday but will shift back to a bench role with Yves Missi (ankle) returning to the lineup. Even as a reserve, Bey should still log meaningful minutes, especially with Zion Williamson (foot) unavailable.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Starting Friday
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Bey will move into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Yves Missi (ankle) won't be available for Friday's game, so Zion Williamson will slide over to center with Bey starting at power forward. Bey should be able to flirt with minutes in the mid-30s as a starter Friday evening, so he's on the radar as a potential dart throw in daily fantasy leagues.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: All-around performance off bench
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Bey dropped 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal over 30 minutes in Wednesday's 128-122 loss to Memphis.
Bey was the only bench player to touch 30 minutes of play, but it is worth noting Yves Missi exited the contest early with an ankle injury. Bey paced the second unit in shot attempts, rebounds, assists and steals, and is expected to be a major contributor moving forward, especially if Missi ends up missing time.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Fills up stat sheet off bench
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Bey finished with 16 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 130-128 preseason loss to the Rockets.
Even with most of the regulars playing Tuesday, Bey finished second on the team in scoring. The veteran and Jeremiah Fears (20) combined for 36 points off the bench. After missing the entire 2024-25 campaign, Bey is set to compete for a top reserve role on the wings behind Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Drops 21 points Saturday
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Bey amassed 21 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes in Saturday's 127-92 exhibition game win over the Melbourne Phoenix.
Bey led all players in scoring, bouncing back after going 0-for-3 with zero points in Friday's win over Melbourne United. After missing the entire 2024-25 campaign due to a torn ACL, the 26-year-old forward has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role behind Herbert Jones (ankle) this season.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Scoreless in fill-in start
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Bey finished scoreless (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 21 minutes of Friday's 107-97 preseason win over Melbourne United.
Bey, who missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn left ACL, saw his first taste of live action since his surgery during the preseason opener. He started in place of the injured Herbert Jones (ankle), and it's a good sign that Bey was able to play 21 minutes in his first game back. If the Pelicans are at 100 percent for Opening Night, Bey is likely to be one of the first wings off the bench.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Says he's 100 percent
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Bey, who missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn left ACL, said Tuesday that he'll be ready for Opening Night.
Bey said the rehab process was long and that he's just grateful to be back on the court. Even though Bey said he'll be ready for Opening Night, it's fair to expect that the Pelicans will be cautious throughout training camp and the preseason as the team builds him back up. Bey is expected to be a key reserve on the wings behind Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones in 2025-26.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Traded to New Orleans
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The Wizards traded Bey (knee), Jordan Poole (elbow) and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Pelicans on Tuesday in exchange for CJ McCollum (foot), Kelly Olynyk (heel) and a future second-round pick, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Bey missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn left ACL, though he's expected to make a full recovery ahead of Opening Night in 2025-26. Bey, who turned 26 back in April, could carve out a decent rotation role on the wings in New Orleans. The wing holds career averages of 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Now listed as out Sunday
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Bey (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat.
Despite being listed as available on Washington's previous report, Bey is now set to miss the final game of the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn left ACL. Bey will look to make a full recovery ahead of next season.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Remaining out for Friday
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Bey (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Bey has yet to suit up this season while he recovers from surgery that he underwent in March of 2024 to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. His last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against the Heat.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Bey (knee) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers.
Bey continues to recover from surgery in March of 2024 to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, and there's been no indication lately that he's planning to return for the final two games of the regular season.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Remains out for Sunday
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Bey (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Bey has not played a game for the Wizards this season as he recovers from left knee surgery. The next opportunity for him to make his season debut will be Tuesday against the Pacers.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Back with parent club
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The Wizards recalled Bey (knee) from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Sunday.
Bey continues his lengthy rehab following surgery to repair a torn ACL, which he sustained while playing for the Hawks on March 20, 2024. He appears to be inching closer to game action after practicing in the G League for a second straight day, and according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the Wizards' goal is for Bey to make his team debut at some point in April. However, a firmer timeline for Bey's season debut likely won't come until he gets more practice time under his belt.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Returns to parent club
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The Wizards recalled Bey (knee) from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Friday.
Bey has yet to suit up to make his Wizards debut after tearing the ACL in his left knee March 10, 2024 while playing for the Hawks and later undergoing surgery. While Bey appears to be gearing up toward a return to action by practicing in the G League, he's unlikely to be ready to make his season debut until April.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Sent to G League
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Washington assigned Bey (knee) to the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Friday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Bey tore the ACL in his left knee last March, and after a lengthy rehab process, he could be on the verge of making his 2024-25 debut. He's scheduled to practice in the G League on Friday and Saturday, and if his knee responds well, he could be cleared for game action at some point in April, per
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Will not play Saturday
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Bey (knee) will not play Saturday against the Hornets.
Bey has yet to make his season debut for the Wizards, and there is no word on when he may return. Until more news comes out regarding his recovery, it's safe to assume Bey won't play any time soon.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Remains sidelined
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Bey (knee) will remain out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Bey has been sidelined all season while recovering from the surgery he underwent last March to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The Wizards haven't provided any updates on Bey's status since training camp, making it difficult to gauge where he stands in his recovery. At this point, Bey doesn't look like he'll be a candidate to make his Wizards debut until after the All-Star break.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: No return timetable
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Coach Brain Keefe said Tuesday that Bey (knee) doesn't have a return timetable, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Key tore his ACL in March and is still rehabbing but has done some on-court work during Washington's training camp. However, he's still not cleared for contact and is likely months away from returning to game action.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Agrees to deal with Wizards
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Bey (knee) has agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract with the Wizards, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bey is coming off a down year in which he converted a career-low 31.6 percent of his three-point attempts across 63 regular-season games with the Hawks, but maybe a change of scenery will help him rediscover his sharpshooting ways. However, he's still rehabbing from an ACL tear that he suffered in March, so it's unlikely he'll be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season.
