Missi (calf) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Missi was added to the injury report with a sore left calf less than 30 minutes before tipoff, and he'll wind up being unavailable. His absence should mean more opportunities for Karlo Matkovic, while Kevon Looney could crack the rotation. Missi's next chance to play will come after the All-Star break, when the Pelicans begin a back-to-back Feb. 20.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Only 15 minutes in win
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Missi logged two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 119-115 victory over the Timberwolves.
Missi's playing time continues to fluctuate, with him having played anywhere from 11 minutes to 31 minutes just in the past three games alone. His opportunities appear to be linked to the play of Derik Queen. If and when Queen is having a positive impact, Missi typically sees backup-level minutes. If Queen is struggling, Missi shifts into a larger role. For now, he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Four rejections in Philly
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Missi notched seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and four blocks in 28 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 124-114 loss to Philadelphia.
The second-year center tied his season high in blocks, a mark he's reached twice in the last three games. Missi still isn't much of a contributor on offense, but over the last 12 games he's averaging 2.0 blocks along with 6.7 points, 7.3 boards and 1.6 assists in 22.8 minutes from the second unit.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Double-double against Brooklyn
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Missi finished with 12 points (6-13 FG), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 34 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 116-113 win over the Nets.
The double-double was his second of the season, with the other coming Nov. 24 against the Bulls. Missi hadn't scored in double digits since then and hadn't pulled down double-digit boards since Nov. 29, and Wednesday marked just the second time in eight January games that the second-year center had played more than 21 minutes. Without a more consistent role in the Pelicans' frontcourt, Missi's only real fantasy appeal comes from his rim protection -- through eight contests this month, he's averaging 6.8 points, 6.4 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 20.3 minutes.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Limited producion again
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Missi produced three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 13 minutes during Friday's 128-107 win over Washington.
Missi continues to deliver modest production, despite playing as the primary backup behind Derik Queen. While this is only his second season in the league, it appears as though Missi will struggle to be anything more than a backup at best. In 32 games this season, he is averaging just 5.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.7 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Back to bench Sunday
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Missi is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.
Missi started Friday's win over the Trail Blazers, when he logged five points, three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 21 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role Sunday after Derik Queen (quadriceps) was cleared to return from a one-game absence.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Saturday
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Missi (foot/ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Missi is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a right foot and ankle sprain. If the second-year center is ultimately ruled out, Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney are candidates for increased minutes behind Derik Queen.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Ruled out for Thursday
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Missi (foot, ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Minnesota.
The 2024 first-rounder also had to sit out Tuesday's meeting with the Timberwolves with right foot and ankle soreness. His absence locks Derik Queen into big minutes Thursday, while Kevon Looney should sprinkle in as the backup center.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: First double-double in win
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Missi finished with 14 points (7-11 FG), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 29 minutes during Monday's 143-130 victory over the Bulls.
It's a standout performance from Missi, who turned in his first double-double in 2025-26 and started the second half over rookie first-rounder Derik Queen. The expectation during the preseason was that Missi would be the Pelicans' top center this year, and he at least appears to be working toward claiming back that mantle. Missi has averaged 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.7 minutes over his last six outings.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Headed to bench
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Missi will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Zion Williamson is back, so Missi will return to the bench. As a member of the second unit this season, Missi has produced averages of 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Resurfaces with full stat line
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Missi had eight points (4-8 FG, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 124-106 loss to Golden State.
Missi's playing time is noteworthy -- it was his most minutes logged since the Nov. 2 loss in Oklahoma City. Part of his rise in court time could have been due to the blowout nature of Sunday's contest, but the second-year big man is at least worth keeping tabs on after recently falling out of the rotation. Missi has averaged 5.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 19.1 minutes per contest through eight games this season, shooting 63.3 percent from the floor.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Doesn't see floor
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Missi (coach's decision) did not see the floor during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Following a three-game absence with an illness, Missi was removed from the injury report prior to this game, but coach Willie Green opted not to play him. Whether this was strictly a coach's decision or a matter of the team being cautious with the big man remains to be seen, but it was a puzzling decision as far as fantasy managers are concerned. A lot of eyes will be on the center rotation for Wednesday's game against Portland.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Upgraded to available
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Missi (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Following a three-game absence with an illness, Missi is good to go Monday. The second-year big man should be able to play his normal role, which figures to cut into the playing time of Kevon Looney most noticeably. Missi has averaged 7.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks in 23.2 minutes per contest across five games this season.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Listed out for Saturday
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Missi (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Missi is set to miss a third consecutive game with an illness. The second-year big man should remain day-to-day prior to Monday's matchup with the Suns. With another absence looming for Missi, Kevon Looney and Derik Queen should share the center minutes once again.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Listed out for Tuesday
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Missi (illness) will not play Tuesday against Charlotte.
Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so it will be interesting to see if he's able to return Wednesday against the Mavericks. With Missi sidelined Tuesday, the Pelicans could turn to Kevon Looney, DeAndre Jordan and Derik Queen, but there are a lot of question marks in New Orleans right now after their slow start.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't start Monday
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Missi won't start in Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The 21-year-old big man will return to game action after missing Friday's loss to the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle, though Saddiq Bey will get the starting nod at center. Missi sustained the ankle injury in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Grizzlies, during which he recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Upgraded to available
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Missi (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Missi will be returning from a one-game absence Monday. With Zion Williamson (foot) questionable and several frontcourt players injured, Missi could be looking at a big workload against Boston.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Full practice participant
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Missi (ankle) was a full practice participant Sunday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Missi exited Wednesday's season opener against the Grizzlies with a right ankle injury, which kept him sidelined for Friday's matchup with the Spurs. The big man's return to practice is an encouraging sign that a return could be near, with his next opportunity to play coming Monday against the Celtics.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't play vs. San Antonio
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Missi (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against San Antonio.
Missi can be considered day-to-day prior to Monday's game against the Celtics. Derik Queen is set up for a possible spot start at center Friday, with DeAndre Jordan a candidate to back him up. The Pelicans could also use Zion Williamson as a small-ball center at times against the Spurs.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Friday
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Missi (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Missi rolled his right ankle late in Wednesday's 128-122 loss to Memphis, and he may not be cleared to suit up Friday. With Kevon Looney already out with a knee injury, Derik Queen and Saddiq Bey would likely see more playing time in the frontcourt if Missi is also sidelined.
