Saddiq Bey Remains Without Timetable For His Return
Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey (knee) remains without a timetable for his return to action. The 25-year-old suffered an ACL injury in March and is still rehabbing, with a week to go until the start of the 2024-25 NBA campaign. Bey could be fun to watch on this rebuilding Wizards team. He has averaged 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds in 292 regular-season appearances with Detroit and Atlanta. Despite his knee injury, Bey was signed to a three-year, $20 million deal as a free agent by the Wizards in the summer, so the team clearly values him. However, it could take months until we see the 25-year-old in action with his new squad.
Free-agent forward Saddiq Bey agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old averaged 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists last season. Unfortunately, he suffered a torn ACL, limiting him to only 63 games. While Bey is still working his way back from the injury, he has a chance to carve out a meaningful role with the Wizards during the 2024-25 campaign, making him a stashable fantasy asset for when he returns.
Hawks Not Extending Qualifying Offer To Saddiq Bey
The Atlanta Hawks declined to extend a qualifying offer to forward Saddiq Bey, making him an unrestricted free agent. The former Villanova Wildcat averaged 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 2023-24. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL, limiting him to 63 games. Without a doubt, Bey will draw interest from teams around the National Basketball Association, especially from teams with cap space. While his fantasy outlook hinges on where he'll end up for the 2024-25 campaign, he should remain a relatively reliable producer for managers as long as he stays healthy.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (knee) suffered a season-ending torn left ACL in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans after an MRI revealed the injury on Monday morning. Bey will be a restricted free agent this summer and has submitted 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Hawks this season. De'Andre Hunter has reached double scoring figures in 14 consecutive games and is in line for a sizable boost in playing time.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (knee) hyperextended his knee at the beginning of the fourth quarter while on a fastbreak and exited the game. The Hawks later announced that he would not return. The fourth-year sharpshooter has only missed one game so far this season, so hopefully the hyperextended knee doesn't cause him to miss that much time. The team announced pretty quickly that it was a hyperextension, so it's unclear if there will be any more tests on it the next day. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to an official report to see if he'll miss extended time. If he does have to miss at least one game, De'Andre Hunter would likely be the next man up.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) could be out for a second consecutive game on Monday against the Clippers. Bey sprained his left ankle against Phoenix on Friday and wasn't available for Saturday's contest versus Golden State. Garrison Mathews took Bey's spot in the starting unit but logged only 16 minutes. Bogdan Bogdanovic ended up picking up extra shifts off the bench and logged nearly 40 minutes in an overtime game. He will be counted on a lot again if Bey can't play on Monday.
According to Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.com, forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) won't play in Saturday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. The veteran sprained his ankle during Friday's win over the Phoenix Suns, ending his night after 16 minutes. But with De'Andre Hunter (knee) and Dejounte Murray (back) questionable entering the contest, it's anyone's guess who would benefit on the scoring end outside of Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey was back in action in Monday's preseason contest against Indiana, leading all scorers with 21 points and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. His impressive outing included two steals in 20 minutes off the bench in a 116-112 loss. Bey, who shot 7-for-10 from the field and 2-for-3 from behind the arc Monday, had sat out the previous two preseason contests. Following his trade from Detroit to Atlanta, Bey's fantasy value took a significant hit last season, as he went from a starter to a bench piece, but with John Collins out of the way, the 24-year-old has a chance to become a starter again for his first full season as a Hawk.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey is set to make his team debut on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. It's worth noting that he hasn't actually practiced with his new team since the trade from the Detroit Pistons. That being said, Bey might not get a full workload during his team debut. Although, John Collins (hip) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) are both questionable, so Bey could be forced into a bigger role than expected right away. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to game time for another update on their status.
Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (trade pending) is officially questionable to play his first game in a Hawks uniform on Monday. The four-team deal finally became official after some drama surrounding Gary Payton II's injury on Sunday. The 23-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game so far this season and he'll look to add another shooting option alongside Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. His fantasy upside won't be as high as it was in Detroit, but he can still deliver threes, rebounds, and steals in 12-to-14-team leagues.
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