Saddiq Bey cashes In after proving doubters wrong following ACL injury
Saddiq Bey turned a career-best season into a massive payday, landing a fully guaranteed $55.5 million extension that keeps him with the Pelicans through 2029-30.
Saddiq Bey’s impressive comeback season has resulted in a significant financial windfall for the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has reached a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the veteran forward, ESPN reports. This fully guaranteed agreement extends Bey’s stay with the Pelicans through the 2029-30 season and includes a trade kicker.
The extension marks a significant milestone in Bey’s recovery from a torn ACL injury that ended his 2024-25 season with the Atlanta Hawks. After joining the Pelicans, Bey has proven himself as a reliable scoring threat, averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during his 72-game appearance last season. His performance surged after the All-Star break, with an average of 20 points and a 40% three-point shooting percentage.
Bey, selected first overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2020 draft, has established himself as a consistent scorer in the NBA, posting career-high numbers in various statistical categories.
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