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Ruled out for Thursday Missi (foot, ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against Minnesota.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Missi is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to right foot and ankle soreness.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Missi (foot, ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Pelicans have added Missi to the injury report late due to foot and ankle soreness. If the second-year big man is unable to suit up, Derik Queen would be in line to dominate the center minutes Tuesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Los Angeles, looks to break road skid

New Orleans will try to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans play Los Angeles

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

First double-double in win 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Missi will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Zion Williamson is back, so Missi will head back 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 a night.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Passive performance despite start 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.

Impact 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 off another disappointing season.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Joining starting five Missi will start Monday's game against the Thunder, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Missi is in line for his first start since Nov. 2, when he finished with seven points, six rebounds and two swats over 22 minutes, also against Oklahoma City. He's slated for more opportunities Monday with both Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Saddiq Bey (ankle) out.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Resurfaces with full stat line 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected Wednesday Missi was ejected from Wednesday's game after getting into an altercation with Jerami Grant.

Impact Missi and Grant got tangled up jostling for a rebound, and while there was some aggressive pushing and shoving, no punches were thrown. We wouldn't anticipate any further disciplinary action from the league for Missi's actions Wednesday night.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't see floor Missi (coach's decision) did not see the floor during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Missi (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Missi (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Missi has missed three consecutive games due to illness and could be sidelined for a fourth Monday. If he's unable to go, Kevon Looney is likely to draw another start, while rookie Derik Queen should see plenty of opportunities in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fox scores 24 points in season debut, Wembanyama has 18 points, 18 rebounds as Spurs top Pelicans

De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points in his season debut, Victor Wembanyama added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 126-119 on Saturday ni...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Listed out for Saturday Missi (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Missi (illness) won't play Wednesday against the Mavericks.

Impact Missi will miss his second game in a row Wednesday, but the center remains day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Spurs. With Missi out, Derik Queen will have a chance to build on his career night Tuesday against Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Listed out for Tuesday Missi (illness) will not play Tuesday against Charlotte.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Missi (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact The Pelicans will likely see how Missi is feeling closer to Tuesday's tipoff before determining his status. Should he not feel well enough to play, Kevon Looney and Derik Queen would likely form a timeshare for the center minutes.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE