Pelicans' Yves Missi: Starting Sunday

Missi is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Missi will get the start with Zion Williamson (hamstring) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen. Over five starts this season, Missi has compiled averages of 7.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.