Washington Wizards Officially Sign 4-Year NBA Player

The Washington Wizards have officially signed Saddiq Bey.

Nov 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) shoots against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Saddiq Bey is coming off his second season playing for the Atlanta Hawks.

He finished the year with averages of 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 31.6% from the three-point range in 63 games.

This summer, he became a free agent who was available to sign with any team in the NBA.

On Friday, Bey officially signed with the Washington Wizards.

Via Wizards.com: "The Washington Wizards announced today that they have signed forward Saddiq Bey."

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— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 12, 2024

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the details of the contract.

Via Wojnarowski on July 10: "Free agent F Saddiq Bey has agreed on a three-year, $20 million contract with the Washington Wizards, his agents James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of @Excelbasketball tell ESPN."

Via Wojnarowski on July 10: "Bey — who is recovering from a torn ACL — averaged 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 63 games for the Atlanta Hawks before the knee injury. At 25, Bey — a DC-area native — is a good long-term play for the rebuilding Wizards."

Bey — who is recovering from a torn ACL — averaged 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 63 games for the Atlanta Hawks before the knee injury. At 25, Bey — a DC-area native — is a good long-term play for the rebuilding Wizards.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 11, 2024

Bey was the 19th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Villanova.

He has played four seasons in the league for the Detroit Pistons (and Atlanta Hawks).

His career averages are 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 40.8% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range in 292 regular season games.

Mar 8, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Bey also appeared in six NBA playoff games (with the Hawks) during the 2022-23 season.