Saddiq Bey
#41SF · New Orleans Pelicans
All-Rookie 1st Team '21
Height
6'8"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
27
College
Villanova
Experience
5 yrs
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B+
A-
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The Verdict on Saddiq, in One Read
On the field, Saddiq Bey grades out as a strong SF for New Orleans Pelicans (B+ Impact). That places him 18th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 364 | 17.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 45.1% | 35.5% | 84.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 17.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
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| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 17.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 45.1% | B B |
| 2023-24 |  | 63 | 13.7 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 41.6% | B- B- |
| 2022-23 | | 77 | 13.8 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 42.2% | B- B- |
| 2021-22 |  | 82 | 16.1 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 39.6% | B B |
| 2020-21 | | 70 | 12.2 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 40.4% | C+ C+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | @ SAC | L 113-117 | 29 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7-15 | 1-6 | -7 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$12.6M
Guaranteed
$12.6M
AAV
$6.1M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Saddiq Bey's contract with the New Orleans Pelicans grades out as an A CVI — the team is getting significantly more on-court production than what they're paying for. Saddiq's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average small forward threshold. His $6.1M average annual value ranks as role player money for the small forward market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting upper-tier production at a price point that builds roster depth. At 27, Saddiq is in his prime productive window — exactly when teams want their highest-paid players performing at their peak. The 2-year deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.
Performance Analysis
B+
#18 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Saddiq Bey earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level small forward putting up solid numbers for the New Orleans Pelicans. This season, Saddiq is putting up 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game across 364 games. Saddiq's strongest area is PPG at 17.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 15.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.5 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Saddiq ranks 18th. Saddiq is a reliable contributor who the New Orleans Pelicans can count on game to game.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Saddiq's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Saddiq Compares at the Position
Saddiq Bey ranks 18th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Saddiq between RJ Barrett (B+) just ahead and Franz Wagner (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
RJ BarrettToronto RaptorsB+Andrew WigginsMiami HeatB+Kon KnueppelCharlotte HornetsB+Saddiq BeyB+
Graded lower
Franz WagnerOrlando MagicTransaction History
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About this player
Saddiq Bey is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at SF for the New Orleans Pelicans. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Saddiq Bey, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A, Performance B+, Sentiment A-.
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