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: Downgraded to out
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Missi is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to right foot and ankle soreness.
Missi's next opportunity to take the floor arrives during Thursday's meeting with the Timberwolves. Derik Queen should handle the lion's share of the center minutes Tuesday, with Kevon Looney likely to mix in off the bench a bit 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.
Missi closed Monday's 126-109 loss to Oklahoma City with six points (3-6 FG), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes.
Missi chipped in across the board, albeit on low volume, despite moving back into the starting lineup. New Orleans continues to shuffle its frontcourt rotation, apparently looking for a winning formula. Missi could be worth taking a flier on, just in case he can build on this performance. However, his upside remains limited, especially with the Pelicans eyeing another disappointing season.
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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: Iffy for Monday
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MIssi (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Grizzlies. However, the big man was a full participant in Sunday's practice, which bodes well for his availability Monday. If he's unable to face Boston, Derik Queen, Karlo Matkovic (back) and DeAndre Jordan are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Double-doubles in loss
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Missi racked up 10 points (5-8 FG), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 130-128 preseason loss to the Rockets.
Missi didn't start either of the Pelicans' exhibitions against Melbourne, but he was part of the first five for their first preseason contest. He led the team in blocks and notched a double-double Tuesday, which he often did as a rookie. Missi should be the starting center against Memphis on Opening Night, but veteran Kevon Looney was brought in this offseason to stabilize the position.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Productive off bench
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Missi produced six points (3-4 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 20 minutes of Friday's 107-97 preseason win over Melbourne United.
Kevon Looney started this contest at center, but he was pretty quiet in 18 minutes. Meanwhile, Missi provided a huge lift off the bench and appears ready to take that next step as a player in his second season. Preseason lineups are usually not worth reading into too heavily, but this will be a position battle to watch.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Doesn't suit up Wednesday
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Missi (rest) didn't play in Wednesday's 95-81 Summer League loss to the Thunder.
Although Missi sat out the final three games of this past regular season due to left ankle soreness, he was able to make three Summer League appearances before the Pelicans opted to hold him out of action Wednesday. His prior availability this summer suggests he's moved past the ankle issue, and the 2024 first-rounder is set to open the new season as New Orleans' top center after starting 67 of his 73 games during his rookie year.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Remains out Friday
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Missi (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.
Missi is set to miss his second consecutive game due to left ankle soreness. In his absence, Karlo Matkovic should see a heightened role Friday. Missi will have one more opportunity to play this season, as the Pelicans conclude their regular season Sunday against the Thunder.
