Lakers have reportedly inquired about Saddiq Bey

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The clock is ticking loudly as far as the Los Angeles Lakers' opportunity to make a trade before the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline. De'Andre Hunter and Keon Ellis are off the board after being involved in a three-team trade on Saturday, which means the Lakers' options as far as targets are shrinking.

But according to one insider, there is a new target who has emerged: Saddiq Bey.

Per Evan Sidery, the Lakers are one of a few teams that have inquired about the New Orleans Pelicans forward. Bey has bounced back from a torn ACL that cost him all of last season, and so far this season, he's averaging 16.5 points and 5.9 rebounds a game.

The Knicks, Lakers and Suns are among the teams to recently inquire with the Pelicans on Saddiq Bey.

Over the past month, Bey is averaging 21.2 points, 6 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 44.4% on threes.

Bey is generating strong trade interest during his hot stretch. pic.twitter.com/PzgSQFMQHT

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 1, 2026

Bey, 26, is 6-foot-7 and 215 pounds and can play both forward spots. He isn't very athletic, but he came into the NBA with a reputation as a scrappy player who can play effective defense against players at multiple positions and stretch the floor by hitting 3-pointers.

He hasn't historically been a great 3-point shooter in the NBA, but he does have a decent career mark of 35.2% from 3-point range. He will make just $6.1 million this season and $6.44 million next season, and his contract will expire in 2027.

This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers have reportedly inquired about Saddiq Bey

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