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: Set to play Sunday
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Bey (knee) is available for Sunday's game versus the Heat.
Bey is available to play Sunday after missing the first 81 games of the season due to recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee. However, it would be surprising for Bey to handle a significant workload.
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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: Out again Thursday
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Bey (knee) will not play Thursday against the Magic.
Bey has yet to make his Wizards debut this season while recovering from March 27, 2024 surgery to repair a torn ACL, but he recently resumed practicing, and the team is hopeful that he'll be able to play at some point in April. The Wizards will continue to update his status on a game-by-game basis.
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Wizards' Saddiq Bey: Ruled out against Sacramento
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Bey (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Bey hasn't played a game all season for the Wizards as he continues to recover from surgery on his left knee. The next chance for the 24-year-old forward to return to the floor for Washington will be Thursday against the Magic.
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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: Remains out indefinitely
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Bey (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Heat and will remain sidelined indefinitely.
Bey has yet to make his season debut while he continues to rehab from a torn ACL in his left knee. He's nearing the one-year mark following his surgery, and given the lack of a return timeline, it appears increasingly likely he may not play until next season.
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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: No timetable for return
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Bey (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic and remains without a timetable for his return.
Bey has yet to play a game this season for the Wizards while rehabbing from a torn ACL in his left knee, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to action. The Wizards haven't updated his status, and it's unclear how far along he is in his rehab process, but he's not expected to return to the court in the coming days, and might be considered week-to-week in a best-case scenario at this point.
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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.
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Saddiq Bey: Headed for free agency
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The Hawks declined to extend Bey (knee) an $8.49 million qualifying offer Saturday, making him an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bey tore his ACL on March 10, cutting short what will end up being his final season with the Hawks, barring him re-signing with the club. Before suffering the injury, the 25-year-old forward appeared in 63 games and averaged 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals across 32.7 minutes. Given the nature of his injury, Bey will be sidelined for the start of the 2024-25 and could miss most of the campaign, but even if he doesn't find a landing spot this summer, he should be able to find an opportunity once he's closer to full health.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Paces Atlanta in scoring Saturday
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Bey totaled 23 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Nets.
Bey led the Hawks in scoring and was the only player who surpassed the 20-point mark for Atlanta, but his contributions were not enough to secure the victory. Bey has been relegated to a secondary role on offense in recent weeks, but this was the first time he reached the 20-point mark since Feb. 10. He has also surpassed the 15-point plateau in three of his five appearances following the All-Star break.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Double-doubles in win
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Bey closed with 18 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 127-121 victory over Philadelphia.
Bey delivered his eighth double-double of the season, scoring at least 18 points for the third straight game. After a two-point dud against the Suns, Bey has found his rhythm, providing serviceable 12-team value over that time. He is likely to be on the fringes of 12-team leagues for the remainder of the season, depending on whether you are prioritizing points and threes.
