# Saddiq Bey gets PAID on his new extension | This stat is the Number of the Beast for the Pelicans

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Podcast: [Locked On Pelicans - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Pelicans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pelicans-daily-podcast-on-the-new-orleans-pelicans-635622)
Published: 2026-09-18T05:00:00+00:00
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New Orleans Pelicans make a major commitment to Saddiq Bey with a 3-year, $55.5 million extension featuring a notable trade kicker. Is this a game-changer for their roster flexibility? Jake Madison breaks down what this move signals for Saddiq Bey’s future, the Pelicans’ approach to team building, and how it affects the squad’s salary cap options—especially with the looming Bennedict Mathurin extension and luxury tax pressures. Key topics include the ongoing challenge of defensive rebounding—can Jamahl Mosley fix the third-worst defensive rebounding rate in the NBA without true board dominators?—and a countdown of the franchise’s top players, spotlighting Brandon Ingram’s legacy in New Orleans. Stay tuned for sharp takes on team chemistry, trade possibilities, and whether the Pelicans can finally maximize Zion Williamson’s supporting cast for a playoff breakthrough. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuel Make this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Joi…

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