Saddiq

Bey

Bey was one of the Pelicans’ leaders in scoring and reached the 20-point mark for the first time since March 19 in a win over the Clippers. The veteran forward struggled from the three-point line but did his damage inside the arc and found scoring at the charity stripe. He didn’t fill up the stat sheet by any means, but his scoring was likely enough to serve as helpful across fantasy leagues. He’ll have a chance to put together another solid outing on Sunday against the Magic.

Bey continues to score in double figures, with Thursday’s performance extending his current streak to nine consecutive games. He didn’t offer much beyond the points, rebounds and three-pointers, but fantasy managers should not be too concerned. Plus, the Week 23 schedule works in the Pelicans’ favor, as they still have games on Friday and Sunday.

Bey has scored at least 17 points in each of his last eight games, continuing to provide consistent offensive value. Rostered in 44 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the Pelicans forward has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. With the Pelicans off until Thursday, he won’t be useful to fantasy managers at the start of Week 23. However, managers should check their waiver wires on Wednesday for Bey, as the Pelicans play three games in the final four days of the week.

While he may not be an elite fantasy option, Bey’s consistent production has made him a player worth rostering in 12-team formats. A little over two weeks removed from a two-game stretch in which he totaled 14 points on 6-of-26 shooting from the field, the Pelicans’ forward has scored 17 or more in six straight appearances. And since the All-Star break, Bey has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. With the Pelicans playing two more games in Week 22, he may be worth streaming if available on the waiver wire.

Bey finished one point shy of a fourth straight with 20 or more, but most fantasy managers will take the final line that he did provide. Since the All-Star break, he has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Fantasy managers seeking scoring for Week 22 could do a lot worse than Bey, who is rostered in 44 percent of Yahoo! leagues and has four games on the schedule.

Bey was the Pelicans’ top scorer against L.A. In fact, he tied a game-high in points, which was largely a result of his shooting from beyond the arc. Bey’s zero-point opening quarter didn’t suggest that he’d be on his way to the best scoring performance of March, but a strong second and even stronger third quarter set the stage. He also chipped in a handful of rebounders and nearly as many assists before the final horn sounded, finishing with a solid overall stat line.

Despite struggles from the three-point line, Bey was one of two Pelicans players to score at least 20 points in Monday’s win. Free throws were a noteworthy factor in his scoring production, while he made an impact on the glass along the way. The veteran wing’s offensive numbers were a welcome sight for fantasy managers, who saw Bey finish in single digits in scoring in the two previous games. He’ll have a chance to stay on track against the Clippers on Wednesday.

Bey did not provide the most robust stat line in Sacramento, but he continues to put up the points. In the midst of the most productive season of his NBA career, the Pelicans forward has scored at least 20 points in 22 of the 57 games he’s appeared in. Rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bey has the potential to be a league-winner where he is still on the waiver wire, especially in points leagues.

Williamson will be back after missing just one game with an ankle injury. Trey Murphy returned to the lineup in that game and filled Zion’s starting spot. That likely means one of Saddiq Bey or Herb Jones will be pushed to a bench role, though both will still play significant minutes.

Williamson was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, the first game that he’s missed since December 11. If he’s able to play on Tuesday, Williamson may push Saddiq Bey out of the starting lineup. Bey will still play plenty, so those who have him rostered should not be too concerned.