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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE