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Pelicans and Saddiq Bey agree on three-year, $55 million extension

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Pelicans and Saddiq Bey agree on three-year, $55 million extension

Summary

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have finalized a three-year contract extension valued at $55.5 million, as confirmed by his agents. Bey's extension includes a trade kicker, adding depth to the Pelicans' roster as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. This agreement reflects the franchise's commitment to retaining key players moving forward. Bey is expected to play a significant role for the team.

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Status Watch

•Saddiq Bey receives a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension.
•The extension includes a trade kicker.
•Bey's agents confirmed the agreement to multiple sources.
•The deal demonstrates the Pelicans' strategy for roster retention.
•The Pelicans prepare for the upcoming NBA season.

Latest Updates

11:28 PMESPN — Pelicans, Bey agree on 3-year, $55.5M extension
11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Saddiq Bey, New Orleans agree to three-year, $55.5 million contract extension
10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey agrees to 3-year, $55.5 million extension after successful comeback from ACL tear
10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree on a three-year, $55 million extension

What they're saying

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The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, his agents tell ESPN.
— ESPNby Shams Charania