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Pelicans enter offseason of uncertainty after second-worst record in franchise history

The New Orleans Pelicans enter an offseason of uncertainty after posting their worst regular-season record in two decades

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up for finale Missi (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Missi will end up missing the final three games of the regular season due to left ankle soreness, though that could also be the wear-and-tear of his first season in the NBA. Missi had a successful season as a rookie, emerging as a reliable option at center and improving drastically as the season progressed. Missi averaged 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocks per game across 73 appearances (67 starts) as a rookie.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three games in a row

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.

Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat defeated reeling and injury-depleted New Orleans 153-104 in what became the Pelicans’ most lopsided regular season loss...

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Friday Missi (ankle) will not play Friday against the Heat.

Impact 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 Monday against the Thunder.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Miami, seeks to halt 5-game slide

New Orleans looks to break its five-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans play Miami

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Missi (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Missi has been downgraded from questionable to out due Thursday due to left ankle soreness. Karlo Matkovic will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Missi's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Miami.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Missi is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set. Presumably, Missi could be held out for maintenance in one of these games. Kelly Olynyk is resting Thursday, so it's more likely that a maintenance day for Missi would occur Friday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another double-double Missi ended with 18 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Missi grabbed double-digit boards for the fifth straight game, a span in which he's recorded three double-doubles, and the rookie continues to deliver solid value in the final stages of the regular season. Arguably one of the most surprising -- and productive -- first-year players in the 2024-25 campaign, Missi is ending the campaign on a hot streak with averages of 11.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game over his last 10 starts dating back to March 11.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Brooklyn on 4-game road slide

New Orleans will look to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans face Brooklyn

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gary Trent Jr.'s 29 points and Brook Lopez's double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107

Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records double-double in loss Missi supplied 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 124-108 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Despite the Pelicans' struggles, Missi has been the team's most consistent producer down the stretch. The rookie out of Baylor is a nightly lock for a high rebound total and has averaged 9.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots over 71 games.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 12 rebounds in loss Missi contributed six points (3-8 FG), 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 114-98 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Missi was able to keep up with Ivica Zubac despite the lopsided loss, and he registered numbers in every major statistical category. Along with his proficiency off the glass, he registered three blocked shots and tied a season high with four assists. The rookie has carved out a nice role for himself during his first season and should be considered a frontrunner for a starting role in the 2025-26 campaign.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard scores 28 points to lead the Clippers past the Pelicans 114-98

Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and James Harden had 21 points and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-98 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harden and the Clippers host conference foe New Orleans

Los Angeles hosts New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records double-double Missi registered 12 points (3-7 FG, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 28 minutes during Friday's 111-95 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Missi didn't have his best shooting performance, as he had a tough matchup against the Warriors' frontcourt, but the rookie found a way to produce in a game where his team looked dominated. Missi has been one of the most consistent rookies in the NBA this season and posted a double-double for the second time across his last five appearances. He's averaging 10.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Curry scores 23 in his return from injury and the Warriors top the Pelicans 111-95

Stephen Curry scored 23 points in his return from a two-game absence and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Murphy and the Pelicans host conference foe Golden State

Golden State plays New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelicans use balanced scoring to send the 76ers to their 5th straight loss, 112-99

Karlo Matkovic had a season-high 19 points and eight assists, Antonio Reeves had five 3-pointers and 17 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-99

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play Missi (hip) will play Monday against the 76ers.

Impact Missi will take the floor despite dealing with right hip soreness. He hasn't logged north of 30 minutes since Feb. 10, so it would be fair to expect between 25-to-28 minutes out of the Baylor product Monday evening.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Missi (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Missi is in danger of missing a second straight game due to right hip soreness. If he's sidelined again, Karlo Matkovic will likely start at center.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum leads New Orleans against Philadelphia after 40-point game

New Orleans plays the Philadelphia 76ers after CJ McCollum scored 40 points in the New Orleans Pelicans' 136-130 loss to the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS