Missi (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Missi was cleared to play in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers, though he is still dealing with lingering left shoulder soreness that could hold him out of Friday's NBA Cup matchup. If the rookie big man is unable to suit up, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison are candidates for an increased role.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Cleared for Wednesday
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Missi (shoulder) will play Wednesday versus Cleveland.
Missi continues his perfect attendance on the season and is in line to make his 11th consecutive start. The rookie is averaging 5.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks in 27.0 minutes across his last three games.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Iffy for Wednesday
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Missi is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left shoulder soreness.
The Pelicans, who are already missing the majority of their regular rotation players for Wednesday, continue to be battered by injuries. Missi was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's a concern for his fantasy managers. If Missi is unable to play, Trey Jemison, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Daniel Theis could all be more involved for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Records double-double
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Missi supplied 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 loss to Oklahoma City.
Missi seems to be adjusting quickly to the pace of the NBA game and posted his second straight double-double while also making each of his five shots from the field. There's no question the rookie big man is trending in the right direction, as he's scored in double digits in three of his last four outings. He's also averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 76.2 percent from the field in that stretch. Small sample size applies here, but he's definitively showing enough to remain as the Pelicans' starting center once the roster gets healthier.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Notches first career double-double
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Missi had 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Monday's 107-105 loss to the Nets.
Missi had arguably the best showing of his young NBA career following one of his worst Friday against the Magic (zero points, one rebound, one steal and one block in 20 minutes). He paced the Pelicans with 11 boards and has now recorded at least one block in three straight appearances. There's little doubt that the opportunities to develop will continue to be there for Missi, especially while Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) remain sidelined.
Missi finished Friday's 125-118 victory over Indiana with four points (2-5 FG), 10 rebounds and one block in 26 minutes.
Missi replaced Daniel Theis in the starting lineup, hauling down a career-high 10 rebounds in the process. He has had a solid start to his NBA career, averaging 6.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in just 20.9 minutes per game. While it is unclear whether he will remain a starter, it is a situation to keep a close eye on given his proven ability, especially on the defensive end.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Making first career start
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Missi will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Missi will make his first career start, replacing Daniel Theis in the starting lineup. Missi was held scoreless in 12 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's loss to the Warriors. However, in his first four appearances, he averaged 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 21.8 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Game-time call Friday
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Missi is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right lower abdominal contusion.
Missi was held to only 12 minutes in Wednesday's clash against the Warriors due to the same injury, so it's no surprise to see he's landed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game. The team will undoubtedly monitor the rookie closely leading up to tipoff to determine whether he can suit up.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Will return Tuesday
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Missi will return to Tuesday's game versus the Warriors in the second half despite dealing with a lower abdomen injury, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Missi was shaken up while contesting a shot at the rim during the first half of Tuesday's contest. However, the rookie big man should be available to complete the game.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Battling back soreness
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Missi won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Nuggets due to lower back soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Missi won't suit up for the Pelicans' final Summer League contest as he tends to pain in his lower back. The 20-year-old flashed some of the rim protection and athleticism in Las Vegas that coaxed the Pelicans into selecting him with the 21st overall pick in this year's draft. He should be ready to go for training camp.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Scores 11 points with three blocks
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Missi went 5-of-8 from the floor and 1-of-2 at the line Thursday, tallying 11 points, six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one turnover across 30 minutes in an exhibition loss to Memphis.
Missi hadn't been terribly impressive through his first three outings in Las Vegas, but he showed some promise Thursday with his instincts as a rim defender. He also exhibited some nice footwork in the post. Missi is an impressive athlete, so it'll be interesting to see what kind of role he can earn in New Orleans during his rookie season.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Drafted 21st by New Orleans
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Missi was selected with the No. 21 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Pelicans.
With Jonas Valanciunas a pending free agent, adding a center was toward the top of the Pelicans' wish list this offseason. They'll fill that hole with Missi, who's a very intriguing prospect at 20 years of age out of Baylor. He's 6-foot-11 with a long wingspan, a good mover and a true rim runner. Missi's a high quality rim protector -- putting up 1.5 blocks per game over 23.0 minutes without fouling out once in 34 games -- and a strong offensive rebounder. If Valanciunas walks, Missi could have a role in the Pelicans' frontcourt as a rookie.
