Yves Missi News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

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

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MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

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

Won't play Sunday Missi (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Missi and Zion Williamson (back) have been downgraded from questionable to out for the first half of the Pelicans' current back-to-back set. Karlo Matkovic should start at center, but Bruce Brown, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Jordan Hawkins are also candidates for increased roles against Detroit. Missi's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the 76ers.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Missi is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to right hip soreness.

Impact Missi has played in New Orleans' last three contests but could miss the first leg of the team's back-to-back Sunday due to a hip injury. If the rookie big man is forced to sit out, Karlo Matkovic could receive increased playing time.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Randle scores 20 points and Timberwolves stomp Pelicans 134-93 to keep pace in Western Conference

Julius Randle had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves avoided losing to one of the Western Conference’s worst teams for the second time in three...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Strong showing in win Missi finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 119-115 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in this contest, but there's no question Missi made his presence felt as well, which was no easy feat considering he had to deal with the threat of Rudy Gobert during the entire contest. Missi ended just three boards shy of recording what would've been his fourth double-double since the All-Star break, and he's also scored at a solid rate with double-digit points in five of his last six contests.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays Minnesota on 3-game road skid

New Orleans is looking to stop its three-game road slide with a victory over Minnesota

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in defeat Missi had 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 22 minutes during Monday's 127-81 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Missi recorded his 11th double-double on the season during his return from a two-game absence streak due to a sprained left ankle. He has now logged double-digit rebounds in 20 of his 64 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the rookie big man tied the game-high mark in blocks, racking up multiple swats for the 24th game this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham, Pistons top New Orleans 127-81; Pelicans' Murphy out for season with shoulder injury

Cade Cunningham had 24 points and eight assists, and the Detroit Pistons routed the New Orleans Pelicans 127-81

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Available to play Monday Missi (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact After missing the last two games with a sprained left ankle, Missi has been cleared to play Monday. The rookie first-rounder's return should send Karlo Matkovic back to the bench against Detroit. Over six games this month, Missi has averaged 8.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 26.9 minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play Monday Missi (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Missi has missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain, but he has a chance to return Monday. He has averaged 10.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks over 26.5 minutes per game since the All-Star break. Karlo Matkovic would continue to see an increased workload if Missi is ruled out for Monday's contest.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans and Detroit meet for non-conference matchup

Detroit heads to New Orleans for a non-conference matchup

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

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

Impact Missi will miss his second straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a sprained left ankle. Karlo Matkovic will likely continue to start in his absence. Missi's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy and the Pelicans visit conference foe San Antonio

New Orleans faces San Antonio for a Western Conference matchup Saturday

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Questionable to face San Antonio Missi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the left ankle sprain that he sustained during Tuesday's win over the Clippers. The rookie big man was able to return during Tuesday's game, though he sat out of Thursday's loss to Orlando. If Missi remains on the shelf, Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Orlando Missi (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Missi has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a left ankle sprain. Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Missi's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with San Antonio.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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