Saddiq Bey Injury Status Update for April 10th, 2026
Saddiq Bey of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Saddiq was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Saddiq has missed this season.
Saddiq Bey Season Averages
Saddiq's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 71 games this season, he's averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while playing 31.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.2 | 17.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 13.4 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Saddiq Bey
The numbers tell a clear story about Saddiq's value to the Pelicans. With Saddiq in the lineup this season, the team is 24-47. Without him, they've gone 2-7. The Pelicans's net rating is 3.5 points worse per 100 possessions when Saddiq plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (110.7 vs 113.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-47 | 2-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.5 | 110.7 | -2.7 |
| Def Rating | 117.3 | 118.1 | +0.7 |
| Net Rating | -3.9 | -7.3 | -3.5 |
| PPG | 115.4 | 115.2 | -0.2 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Saddiq Bey?
When Saddiq sits, other Pelicans players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Micah Peavy, Jeremiah Fears and Trey Murphy III stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Saddiq has been out this season, Micah Peavy has averaged 5.2 more points per game, 4.5 additional field goal attempts and 10.7 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.2 | FGA: +4.5 | MPG: +10.7
When Saddiq has been out this season, Jeremiah Fears has averaged 7.0 more points per game and 4.0 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +7.0 | FGA: +4.0
When Saddiq has been out this season, Trey Murphy III has averaged 7.7 more points per game.
PPG: +7.7
Full Injury Report — Saddiq Bey's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pelicans @ Celtics - April 10, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (Out) Saddiq Bey (Out) Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out) Herbert Jones (Out) Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Saddiq's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.