What happened: Extension runs fully guaranteed through 2029-30 with a trade kicker. Bey missed the entire 2024-25 season after a torn ACL before returning in New Orleans last year.
Why it matters: New Orleans locks a resurgent scoring wing into its core for the 2026-27 season. The guaranteed term gives roster and cap certainty on production that already rebounded from a lost year.
By the numbers: 17.7 points per game last season, a Three years, $55.5 million fully guaranteed through 2029-30 averages $18.5 million per season, plus a trade kicker.
What to watch: Opening-night rotation for 2026-27 will show where Bey slots among Pelicans wings.