Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Double-double off bench Tuesday
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Bey accumulated 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 129-107 victory over the Pistons.
It's his first double-double of the season, but the third-year forward continues to have trouble adjusting to his second-unit role on his new club. Bey managed a total of only 12 points over his prior three games, and in 15 contests for the Hawks he's averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 boards and 2.1 threes in 25.1 minutes a game. Barring an injury that moves him into the starting lineup, the 23-year-old will be tough to rely on down the stretch.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Nice offensive outing
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Bey finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 134-125 loss to the Celtics.
Bey came off the bench to score 17 points, the fourth time in the past five games that he has scored at least 14 points. While his playing time has been up and down since arriving in Atlanta, Bey has at least been able to hover around the top 100 in nine-category formats. He doesn't offer much outside of scoring and triples, although that alone can be enough to earn a roster spot in most leagues.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Goes ice cold Wednesday
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Bey recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt) and three rebounds over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 122-120 victory over the Wizards.
After scoring a combined 39 points in the previous two games, Bey struggled Wednesday. However, ups and downs are nothing new for Bey. He has six performances this season with at least five made threes and 12 performances without a made triple.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Thriving on second unit
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Bey finished Monday's 130-128 loss to the Heat with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes.
Though he continues to come off the bench for the Hawks, Bey appears to have emerged as the team's preferred sixth man over Bogdan Bogdanovic. While playing 67 minutes to Bogdanovic's 50 between the past two contests, Bey has erupted for 39 points on 59.1 percent shooting from the field and 53.8 percent shooting from three-point range. Even for an above-average perimeter threat like Bey, that level of shooting is unsustainable. Bey typically doesn't offer much production in other areas when his shot isn't falling, so expect a notable downturn in his overall fantasy output from his past two games sooner rather than later.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Scores team-high 22 points
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Bey logged 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 117-109 loss to the Heat.
Bey came off the bench and outscored all of Atlanta's starters. His 22-point performance was his highest-scoring output since joining the Hawks, and he's now averaging 11.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 26.4 minutes with his new team (seven games).
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Back to bench
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Bey isn't starting Sunday's matchup against the Nets, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
With John Collins (concussion/back) available, Bey will shift back to his usual reserve role. Across three games with Atlanta, Bey has averaged 11.0 points and 4.7 rebounds in 22.3 minutes, but he mustered only two points and five rebounds in 18 minutes during his lone appearance as a reserve with his new squad.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Gets starting nod
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Bey is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Bey will replace John Collins (concussion) in the starting five Friday. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 19.5 minutes in his two games for Atlanta this season.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Returns to bench
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Bey isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks.
John Collins will replace Bey in the starting lineup Wednesday. The 23-year-old forward will come off the bench for the first time with Atlanta.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Modest production in start
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Bey closed Monday's 144-138 loss to the Hornets with 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one block across 21 minutes.
Bey debuted for the Hawks on Monday, sliding straight into the starting lineup after John Collins was ruled out due to a hip issue. Despite starting, Bey logged only 21 minutes and put up 12 points with three made triples. While it appears he will have a steady role moving forward, it is unlikely he sees enough playing time to warrant fantasy attention outside slightly deeper formats. At this point, it is more of a wait-and-see situation.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Draws start Monday
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Bey is starting Monday's contest against the Hornets.
The recently-acquired forward is listed as a starter for his first career game with the Hawks. Over Bey's 52 appearances with Detroit this season, the 23-year-old averaged 14.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.8 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Available Monday
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Bey is listed as available for Monday's matchup against the Hornets.
Bey will be available to make his Atlanta debut Monday after the four-team trade between the Warriors, Hawks, Trail Blazers and Pistons was finally completed Sunday. Across 52 appearances (30 starts) with Detroit, Bey averaged 14.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes. However, he'll likely have a smaller role in Atlanta, as he's expected to operate as a reserve option behind starting forwards John Collins (hip) and De'Andre Hunter. As Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network notes, Bey hasn't had a chance to put in a real practice with the Hawks since being acquired, so even though he may dress for Monday's contest, head coach Nate McMillan may not be keen on having him handle big minutes right off the bat.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Ruled out Saturday
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Updating a previous report, Bey (trade) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup against the Spurs.
Bey won't make his debut Saturday, and it seems everything hinges on whether the Warriors accept the trade while understanding the injury issues regarding Gary Payton (core). Given the deadline to accept the trade is Sunday at 9.30 p.m. ET, Bey won't be playing until next week at the earliest, and if he stays with the Hawks, then his next chance to feature would come Monday at Charlotte.
Bey's (trade) Hawks debut is unlikely to occur Saturday against the Spurs, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bey was part of a multi-team deal being held up due to the Warriors' medical staff's concerns about Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical. The Warriors have until 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday to decide whether to go through with the trade, and it appears they'll wait as long as possible. Therefore, Bey is unlikely to be able to play Saturday, and he may actually end up back on the Pistons before the start of next week.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Questionable to debut Saturday
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Bey (trade pending) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Bey was traded to Atlanta in a three-team deal with the Pistons, Warriors and Hawks. He will likely compete for a backup forward spot when available. If Bey doesn't suit up Saturday, his next chance to make his debut would be Monday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Hawks' Saddiq Bey: Dished to Atlanta
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The Pistons traded Bey to Atlanta on Thursday as part of a three-team deal that sent James Wiseman to the Pistons and five second-round picks to the Warriors, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Bey was involved in talks between the Warriors and the Pistons, but it appears the Hawks were the third team involved and will be the one to acquire the third-year wing. He will provide the Hawks with another scoring threat, racking up 14.8 points, 4.7 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals over 28.8 minutes per game this season. Atlanta will presumably be required to make another move to open the roster spot for Bey, who should see a decent amount of playing time in Atlanta, though he may need to settle for a bench role.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Another big game off bench
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Bey provided 25 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 116-100 loss to the Suns.
Bey did not start again Saturday but made a big impact, leading his team with 25 points on 58.3 percent shooting. While he may still move back into the starting five based on matchup, he has proven he can provide a solid spark off the bench. The 23-year-old is second on the team in minutes per game over the past month, trailing only Bojan Bogdanovic, so even if he continues in this role, he is still maintaining ample playing time.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Scores 22 in bench role
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Bey closed with 22 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 118-112 victory over the Hornets.
Bey moved to the bench for this one as the Pistons opted for a larger frontcourt with Isaiah Stewart starting next to Jalen Duren. Whether or not this is a permanent switch remains to be seen. Bey's production as a reserve is slightly lower than his output as a starter, although his usage rate is a bit higher with the second unit.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Not starting Friday
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Bey isn't starting Friday's matchup against the Hornets, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Bey has started 10 straight and 13 of Detroit's past 15 games, but he'll shift back to the bench in favor of Isaiah Stewart, who'll be joined by Jaden Ivey, Alec Burks, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Jalen Duren. Across 18 appearances as a reserve, Bey has averaged 13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.5 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Productive run continues
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Bey amassed 18 points (5-15 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three steals and two assists across 32 minutes during Monday's 111-105 loss to the Mavericks.
Bey put up another solid line for 12-team points and category-league managers in the loss, continuing what has been a nice return to form over the past two weeks. After a period in which he fell out of favor not only in fantasy circles but also with Detroit head coach Dwane Casey, Bey has flipped the script of late. Over his last nine outings, Bey is averaging 19.9 points, 6.4 boards, 2.8 three-pointers, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.9 minutes while converting at an 89.4 percent clip from the charity stripe.
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Pistons' Saddiq Bey: Leads team in points, rebounds
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Bey contributed 25 points (10-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes during Thursday's 130-122 win over the Nets.
Bey did most of his damage in the third quarter, knocking down six of his seven shot attempts for 15 points, including all three of his tries from beyond the arc. Outside of that, the small forward went just 4-of-12 for 11 points, though he did add five fourth-quarter rebounds to help the Pistons seal up a rare win on the road. Bey led the team in points (25), rebounds (nine) and three-pointers made (five) and has now broken the 20-point barrier in five of his last six.
