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NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Wednesday Missi isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Impact Missi played just 19 minutes in his last outing, which came after a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. The center will come off the bench for Wednesday's tilt, as the recently signed DeAndre Jordan will draw the start in his second appearance with the Pelicans.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from line in return Missi (ankle) finished with 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes Monday in the Pelicans' 122-90 loss to the Celtics.

Impact After spraining his right ankle in the Pelicans' season-opening loss to the Grizzlies last Wednesday, Missi missed one game before returning to action Monday as a member of the starting five. He had played 19 minutes through the game's first three quarters, and after resting to begin the fourth quarter, Missi ended up staying on the bench the rest of the night after the Celtics' lead swelled to 20 points with just five minutes remaining in the period. Missi was at least reasonably productive during his time on the court, highlighted by a perfect showing from the free-throw line. Assuming he didn't have any complications with his ankle coming out of Monday's contest, Missi should see at least a slight uptick in his minutes Wednesday in Denver.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Monday Missi started Monday's game against the Celtics, per the broadcast.

Impact It was initially reported that Saddiq Bey would get the starting nod at center, but Missi ultimately drew the start instead. He recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's season-opening loss to Memphis. However, he sprained his right ankle against the Grizzlies and missed Friday's loss to the Spurs.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Monday Missi won't start in Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Missi (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Boston visits New Orleans after Brown's 41-point game

Boston faces the New Orleans Pelicans after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Celtics' 119-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Iffy for Monday MIssi (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Missi (ankle) was a full practice participant Sunday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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 comeback could be near, with his next opportunity to play coming Monday against the Celtics.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Spurs Missi (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against San Antonio.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans sign center DeAndre Jordan following injuries to Kevon Looney and Yves Missi

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed 17-year NBA veteran center DeAndre Jordan as they cope with recent injuries to Kevon Looney and Yves Missi

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Questionable for Friday Missi (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with ankle injury Missi rolled his right ankle with 4:32 left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 128-122 loss to Memphis, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. Missi did not return.

Impact Missi looked to be in significant pain after rolling his ankle, and head coach Willie Green didn't offer an update on Missi's status postgame. Missi logged five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 23 minutes before exiting. With Kevon Looney (knee) sidelined into November and Karlo Matkovic (elbow) also injured, the Pelicans would be left with Derik Queen and two-way player Hunter Dickinson at the center spot if Missi is forced to miss time. A status update should come ahead of Friday's matchup with the Spurs.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans exercise contract option on Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi Pelicans exercise contract option on Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi

OCTOBER 18 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Team option picked up The Pelicans picked up Missi's third-year option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact This was a formality for the club and keeps Missi locked in through the 2026-27 season. Missi is projected to be the starting center after putting together an impressive rookie campaign with regular-season averages of 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocks.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Pelicans picked up Missi's third-year option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact This was a formality for the club and keeps Missi locked in through the 2026-27 season. Missi is projected to be the starting center after putting together an impressive rookie campaign with regular-season averages of 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocks.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' Kevon Looney expected to be sidelined 2-3 weeks with a left knee injury

The New Orleans Pelicans say center Kevon Looney injured his left knee injury and will be sideline at least two to three weeks

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in loss 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.

Impact Missi had a strong performance in limited minutes, crashing the glass and cracking double digits in the scoring column. He also got the job done defensively, with a team-high total in swats.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Green is left with impossible roster decision after Pelicans' win Following great performances from Kevon Looney and Yves Missi in the Pelicans' preseason opener, the question arises as to who should start...

OCTOBER 3 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Productive off bench 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans fans should be ecstatic about Yves Missi's media day update Pelicans Media Day was a slam dunk for second-year big man Yves Mis, who gave the perfect answer as to why he hasn't been working on his out...

SEPTEMBER 23 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Yves Missi remaining as Pelicans starter hinges on crucial improvement Heading into the 2025-26 season, Yves Missi really needs to improve his rebounding if he wants to maintain his spot as the starting center o...

SEPTEMBER 22 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM