Saddiq Bey erupts for 30 points and six threes in blowout loss

Fantasy basketball: Bey's season-high scoring night in expanded minutes makes him a priority pickup in deeper leagues, with one game left this week.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 14, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Saddiq Bey posted 30 points, 10 rebounds, one block and six threes on 11-for-20 shooting and 2-for-3 from the line in 35 minutes as a starter on Friday, November 13, when the Pelicans fell 142-111 to the Grizzlies at home.

The line produced 45.0 fantasy points against 25.7 a game over his previous 10 games, fuelled by a jump in minutes and shot attempts that makes him worth adding in 14-team leagues and deeper. His six threes and zero turnovers help in nine-category formats, whilst the scoring volume lifts his points-league appeal.

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Saddiq Bey

Bey's 30 points came on 21.9 per cent usage and 59.9 per cent true shooting this season, both solid marks for a forward averaging 16.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 27.5 minutes across 13 games. Over his previous 10 games he had averaged 15.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 threes in 27.7 minutes, starting just one of those 10 contests. Friday's 35-minute run and 20 field-goal attempts both stood well above those baselines, with New Orleans down multiple rotation pieces.

The Pelicans have one game left this week, on Friday. Bey projects to 25.5 fantasy points a game in default points scoring and ranks 126th overall with a microwave-scorer profile. Managers in 14-team leagues should add him immediately to capture that final outing, whilst those in shallower formats can monitor whether the workload holds once teammates return. He offers three-point volume and low turnovers in category leagues, though his assist and defensive numbers remain modest.

What to do

• Add Saddiq Bey in 14-team leagues to play him on Friday.

• Stream Bey in deeper points leagues where his scoring and minutes could hold short-term value.

• Monitor his workload once New Orleans returns to full strength, as his role has been inconsistent all season.

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