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The contract extension follows a significant bounce-back campaign for Bey, who had previously missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a torn ACL sustained during his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks. Since joining the Pelicans, he has successfully re-established his impact on the court, posting career-high numbers across several statistical categories.
A Career-Best Campaign in New Orleans
During the most recent season, Bey proved to be a vital component of the Pelicans' rotation, appearing in 72 games and earning 64 starts. He averaged a career-high 17.7 points per game, complemented by 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. His offensive efficiency saw a notable uptick following the All-Star break, where he averaged 20 points per game while maintaining a 40% success rate from beyond the 3-point arc.
Bey’s scoring prowess was on full display throughout the year, as he registered three of the four highest-scoring performances of his professional career. His standout displays included a 42-point performance against the Utah Jazz on February 26, a 36-point outing against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 23, and a 34-point showing against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 31. Furthermore, he achieved career-high averages in both 2-point field goals and free throws attempted and made per game.
Building on a Proven Track Record
Originally selected in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, Bey has steadily developed into a reliable scoring threat. Across his 364 career appearances with the Pistons, Hawks, and Pelicans, he holds career averages of 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
With this extension finalized, the Pelicans are now looking ahead to the upcoming campaign. The team is scheduled to begin their preseason slate against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 6, followed by their regular-season opener against the Indiana Pacers on October 21.
