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| HT/WT: 6-11, 236 lbs |
| Birthplace: Brussels, BE |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Baylor |
| Experience: 2 |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 19.5 | 9.5 | 88.9 | 7.5 | 2.5 |
Top Yves Missi News
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Ruled out Saturday as expected
Missi (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Missi sustained a bone bruise in his left knee during the 120-119 loss to Utah on Oct. 23. The 22-year-old hasn't played since, and considering he doesn't have a definitive return date, he should be considered week-to-week. Without Missi on the floor, DeAndre Jordan, Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic could all see more action, though it appears none of them are a lock to take over the interim starting center job at the moment.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Without timetable for return
Missi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and will miss an extended period of time, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Missi currently has no official timetable for his return, but he appears likely to miss significant time. Derik Queen could be elevated into a starting role while Missi is sidelined, so make sure the former is not floating around on your waiver wire. Missi doesn't offer enough upside to warrant holding onto in redraft fantasy leagues.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Ruled out Saturday
Missi (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Missi exited Friday's loss to the Jazz with what the name is now calling a left knee bone bruise. His next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's rematch against Denver. In the meantime, Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't return Friday
Missi won't return to Friday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee injury.
Missi needed to be helped to the locker room after colliding with Zion Williamson, and while we don't know the extent of this knee injury, getting ruled out so quickly is not encouraging. If he needs to miss time, Derik Queen and Herbert Jones would benefit.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Helped to locker room Friday
Missi was helped to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent left leg injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Zion Williamson appeared to collide with Missi's leg, and the 22-year-old center required assistance getting back to the locker room. If he's unable to return, Derik Queen figures to see increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Dominant performance despite loss
Missi ended with 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-120 loss to the Pacers.
Missi made the most of his promotion to the starting lineup, turning in arguably the best performance of his young career. For anyone who took a chance on him at the end of drafts, now could be an ultimate sell-high opportunity. With that said, it does appear as though he is going to be the starting center moving forward. While managers shouldn't expect numbers like this on a nightly basis, he should be a solid source of rebounds and blocks.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Team option exercised
The Pelicans exercised their fourth-year team option on Missi's contract Tuesday, Terry Kimble of SI.com reports.
Missi is now under contract for the 2027-28 campaign. He's expected to open the 2026-27 campaign as the Pelicans' starting center after averaging 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 assists in 19.7 minutes per game across 66 regular-season appearances (14 starts) last season.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Nears double-double in preseason loss
Missi amassed 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 FT) and nine rebounds across 19 minutes in Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Missi turned in an efficient performance from the field and was one of six Pelicans players to score in double figures. He also tied for the game-high mark in rebounds. The big man is in line to open the regular season as New Orleans' starting center but may have to compete for additional playing time with the likes of Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Starting Tuesday
Missi will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Joining Missi in the first unit for Tuesday's exhibition will be Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson. Across 14 starts last season, Missi averaged 7.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Issued challenge to continue development
Coach Jamahl Mosley stated during Thursday's media day that he's challenging Missi to contend for Defensive Player of the Year this season, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Mosley notes that he's well aware of how talented Missi is on the defensive end, and he's looking for the third-year center to take yet another step forward as the 2026-27 season approaches. The big man saw his opportunities take a hit during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 19.7 minutes over 66 games after logging 26.8 minutes per game in 73 appearances during his rookie year. Missi is poised to open his third NBA season behind starting center Herbert Jones.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Fares well for Cameroon
Missi recorded 24 points (9-13 FG, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two steals and four blocks in 27 minutes during Cameroon's 78-62 win over Nigeria in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
The 22-year-old is coming off his second NBA season and will enter training camp battling for minutes in a crowded New Orleans frontcourt that also features Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic. Missi's rebounding, rim protection and athleticism give him a clear path to maintaining a significant role, but the presence of Queen and Matkovic could prevent any substantial increase in playing time. His limited offensive range also caps his fantasy ceiling.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Key reserve in 2025-26
Missi (hand) continued to play a meaningful role in New Orleans' frontcourt during his second NBA season, averaging 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 66 regular-season appearances.
The 22-year-old remains one of the Pelicans' top young interior defenders, and New Orleans has reportedly rebuffed trade interest from multiple teams this offseason, underscoring how highly the organization values him. Although he'll continue competing for frontcourt minutes alongside Derik Queen and DeAndre Jordan, Missi should remain an important part of the center rotation entering 2026-27.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Out again Sunday
Missi (hand) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Missi will miss a third consecutive game. With Zion Williamson (knee), Karlo Matkovic (back) and Herbert Jones (rest) also ruled out, Kevon Looney is in line to make his third consecutive start.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't play vs. Boston
Missi (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Missi is slated to miss his second game in a row while on the mend from a right hand sprain. He'll have one more chance to take the floor this season Sunday in Minnesota.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Ruled out Tuesday
Missi (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
The second-year big man will miss his first game since Feb. 26 due to a right hand sprain, and his penultimate chance to play again this season will come Friday in Boston. Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Saddiq Bey will all dress but are not expected to play, so Derik Queen, Hunter Dickinson and Josh Oduro are likely to see increased playing time in the frontcourt.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Tuesday
Missi has a right hand sprain and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Missi was a late addition to the injury report which is usually not a great sign in fantasy hoops. He was coming off a strong performance with 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 40 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to Orlando. DeAndre Jordan and Derik Queen may see more minutes if Missi is held out.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Terrific line in loss
Missi amassed 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and four blocks over 40 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 loss to Orlando.
Missi recorded his fifth double-double of the season in the loss Sunday. He's fared well in 14 starts this season, posting averages of 7.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 blocks on 60.6 percent shooting from the field.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Starting Friday
Missi is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Joining Missi in the first unit for Friday's game will be Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson. Across 12 starts this season, MIssi has averaged 6.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 swats per contest.
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