Having been acquired midway through the 2022-23 season, Hawks forward Saddiq Bey had shown flashes of potential to end a season that saw both himself and Hawks head coach Quin Snyder effectively begin their Atlanta tenures together. Bey shot 40% from three on five attempts in 25 games to end that campaign, and he was a consistent contributor off the Atlanta bench. He represented a notable acquisition for the Hawks’ depth and would certainly help for the following season.
With John Collins then being moved in the summer, Bey was one of the players who was considered to take the now vacated starting power forward spot for the 2023-24 season.