History of Saddiq Bey in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 3, 2026

Saddiq Bey is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. Before turning professional, he played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats. Bey is known for his skills as a forward in professional basketball.

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April 9, 1999: Saddiq Bey Born

On April 9, 1999, Saddiq Jaleel Bey was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 2, 2017: Commitment to North Carolina State

On November 2, 2017, Saddiq Bey initially committed to North Carolina State.

2017: Josh Hart Wins Julius Erving Award

In 2017, Josh Hart from Villanova won the Julius Erving Award.

May 2018: Release Request

In May 2018, Saddiq Bey requested to be released from his letter of intent with North Carolina State and was denied a waiver.

2018: Mikal Bridges Wins Julius Erving Award

In 2018, Mikal Bridges from Villanova won the Julius Erving Award.

January 30, 2019: First Double-Double

On January 30, 2019, Saddiq Bey achieved his first double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds against DePaul.

January 11, 2020: Career-High 33 Points

On January 11, 2020, Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 33 points, including eight three-pointers, in a victory over Georgetown.

November 19, 2020: Traded to Detroit Pistons

On November 19, 2020, the Detroit Pistons acquired the draft rights to Saddiq Bey in a three-team trade after he was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets.

February 15, 2021: Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On February 15, 2021, Saddiq Bey was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

January 1, 2022: Game-Winning Shot Against Spurs

On January 1, 2022, Saddiq Bey hit a game-winning three-pointer in overtime against the San Antonio Spurs, securing a 117-116 victory for the Pistons.

March 17, 2022: Career-High 51 Points

On March 17, 2022, Saddiq Bey scored a career-high 51 points, along with nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals, in a win against the Orlando Magic.

March 23, 2022: Pistons Franchise Record

On March 23, 2022, Saddiq Bey set a then Pistons franchise record for the most three-pointers made in a season with 192, surpassing Allan Houston's previous record of 191.

January 4, 2023: Game-Winning Shot Against Warriors

On January 4, 2023, Saddiq Bey scored 17 points and made a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-pointer in a 122–119 win over the Golden State Warriors.

February 9, 2023: Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On February 9, 2023, Saddiq Bey was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team trade.

January 28, 2024: Game-Winning Dunk Against Raptors

On January 28, 2024, Saddiq Bey scored 26 points and had a game-winning putback dunk in a 126–124 win over the Toronto Raptors.

July 12, 2024: Signs with Washington Wizards

On July 12, 2024, Saddiq Bey signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the Washington Wizards.

March 23, 2025: Recalled from G League

On March 23, 2025, Saddiq Bey was recalled from a rehab stint with the Capital City Go-Go, the Washington Wizards' G League affiliate, for a potential return within a month.