Missi isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Denver.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Perfect from line in return
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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.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Gets starting nod Monday
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Missi started Monday's game against the Celtics, per the broadcast.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't start Monday
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Missi won't start in Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Upgraded to available
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Missi (ankle) is available for Monday's game against Boston, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Iffy for Monday
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MIssi (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Full practice participant
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Missi (ankle) was a full practice participant Sunday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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 return could be near, with his next opportunity to play coming Monday against the Celtics.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't play vs. San Antonio
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Missi (ankle) won't play in Friday's game against San Antonio.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable for Friday
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Missi (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Exits with ankle injury
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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.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Team option picked up
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The Pelicans picked up Missi's third-year option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
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.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Double-doubles in loss
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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.
Missi didn't start either of the Pelicans' exhibitions against Melbourne, but he was part of the first five for their first preseason contest. He led the team in blocks and notched a double-double Tuesday, which he often did as a rookie. Missi should be the starting center against Memphis on Opening Night, but veteran Kevon Looney was brought in this offseason to stabilize the position.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Productive off bench
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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.
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.
Missi (rest) didn't play in Wednesday's 95-81 Summer League loss to the Thunder.
Although Missi sat out the final three games of this past regular season due to left ankle soreness, he was able to make three Summer League appearances before the Pelicans opted to hold him out of action Wednesday. His prior availability this summer suggests he's moved past the ankle issue, and the 2024 first-rounder is set to open the new season as New Orleans' top center after starting 67 of his 73 games during his rookie year.
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