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

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 #pelicansSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now.SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepodFanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.