Pelicans’ Saddiq Bey extension has secured his future for the next six months

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey recently signed a three-year, $55 million contract extension with the franchise. According to cap analyst Yossi Gozlan on the Third Apron Podcast, the deal includes a six-month trade restriction that prevents New Orleans from trading him during that window.

This restriction ensures Bey cannot be included in trade discussions even if the Pelicans decide to sell at the trade deadline. If the franchise enters a rebuild, potential trade focus would likely shift to other players such as Trey Murphy III, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, or Dejounte Murray.