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Cleared for Wednesday Missi (shoulder) will play Wednesday versus Cleveland.

Impact 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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Iffy for Wednesday Missi is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to left shoulder soreness.

Impact 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.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yves Missi interview | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame 11/16/2024

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Pulls down 12 rebounds Missi chipped in six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 101-94 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Missi didn't have his best shooting performance Friday, but the inconsistency in the scoring column is somewhat expected for a rookie who was always believed to be a work in progress on the offensive end of the court. He's making his presence felt on the glass, though. This 12-rebound haul was Missi's third straight game with double-digit boards, and he's averaging 7.6 boards per contest since he was moved to the starting lineup Nov. 1.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double Missi supplied 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yves Missi Highlights vs. Brooklyn Nets 11/11/2024

NOVEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Yves Missi Interview | Pelicans-Nets Postgame 11/11/2024

NOVEMBER 12 • YOUTUBE

Notches first career double-double 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs career-high 10 rebounds Missi finished Friday's 125-118 victory over Indiana with four points (2-5 FG), 10 rebounds and one block in 26 minutes.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Making first career start Missi will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Missi (hip) is available for Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available despite dealing with a right lower abdominal bruise, as expected. The rookie center is averaging 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks in 19.8 minutes across his five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play against Indiana Coach Willie Green said he expects Missi (hip) to play in Friday's game versus the Pacers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Missi is officially listed as questionable with a right lower abdominal contusion, but he is expected to suit up Friday. If Missi is upgraded to available, he will likely serve as New Orleans' backup center to Daniel Theis.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Missi is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to a right lower abdominal contusion.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by hip soreness Missi was held scoreless (0-5 FG), with three rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes of Wednesday's 104-89 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Missi logged fewer than 20 minutes for the first time this season despite Daniel Theis (ankle) seeing just five minutes Wednesday due to injury. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Missi was battling hip soreness stemming from a collision he had in Tuesday's game. Instead, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl saw most of the center work, totaling 23 minutes. While Missi hasn't put together any gaudy stat lines, he's been a strong per-minute producer and has been a great source of blocks.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will return Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Three rejections in NBA debut Missi provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 123-111 victory over the Bulls.

Impact The 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft made an impact at the rim in his debut, and Missi provided good all-around production. The 20-year-old Baylor product might not see this kind of workload on a regular basis, however -- Zion Williamson (illness) missed Wednesday's game, with Daniel Theis playing 19 minutes as the Pelicans' starting center in his place. Once Williamson is healthy, Missi and Theis may have to split backup minutes in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yves Missi on NBA debut, Dejounte Murray | Pelicans-Bulls Postgame 10/23/24 | New Orleans Pelicans

OCTOBER 24 • YOUTUBE

100 percent for camp Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Monday that Missi (back) will be ready for training camp this week, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans rep...

Impact Missi battled some minor back soreness during the Summer League, but it was never expected to linger into training camp. The 21st overall pick in this year's draft, Missi has a massive opportunity to play meaningful minutes for the Pelicans due to their lack of frontcourt depth.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back soreness Missi won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Nuggets due to lower back soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points with three blocks Missi went 5-of-8 from the floor and 1-of-2 at the line Thursday, on his way to 11 points, six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one turnover across 30 minutes in an exhibitio...

Impact 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 and some nice footwork in the post. He's an impressive athlete, so it'll be interesting to see what kind of role he can earn in New Orleans his rookie season.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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