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Yves Missi

New Orleans Pelicans · Center · 6′11″ 235 lb · age 22 · Baylor · 3rd season

LastL 119–120 at UTA · 6 pts 1 reb 0 ast · 9 minNextWed, Oct 28 · 8:00 PM ET vs DEN
9.5 ptsPTS
7.5 rebREB
2.5 astAST
19.5 minMIN

2 games this season

Availability

Next game Wed, Oct 28 vs DEN. The injury report for it appears the day before.

Recent changes

  • Oct 24Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs DEN
  • Oct 24AvailabilityOut
  • Oct 23AvailabilityDay-to-day

Season form

2 games this season
Threes0.0 3PM
FG%88.9%
3P%—
FT%75.0%

Starts 2 of 2 games · 8th on NOP in minutes · Rotation role

Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.

Every situation, with four seasons of history →

What's being said

30 items · 6 sources this season
  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 5 points ·
    • Yves Missi was diagnosed with a bone bruise. at 1:52
    • The injury was a contact injury: Zion Williamson fell into Missi's knee Yves Missi. at 2:01
    • The host's view: he thinks the injury is not a major structural issue but a pain issue, with no healing wait or surgery needed; the pain will subside. at 2:33
    • The host says Yves Missi was having a good start, and that his absence will hurt. at 3:16
    • Derik Queen is competing for minutes with Missi and at power forward. The host asks what to do with Zion Williamson and whether Queen and Missi can play together. at 5:59

    “The Unexpected Truth About Yves Missi’s Injury & Demanding More from the New Orleans Pelicans” · listen ↗

  • Bluesky @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · Report ·

    Yves Missi was with the team this morning during the film session. “The first thing we announced (to the team) is that it wasn’t what we thought it was. It was better news." Jamahl Mosley

    original post ↗

  • RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·

    Out, knee

    source ↗

  • Podcast Numbers on the Board · 2 points ·
    • Yves Missi got hurt. The hosts don't know what the injury is but said it didn't look pretty. at 43:45
    • A host had written in their notes that Yves Missi will keep the Pelicans' starting spot after a strong opener against the Pacers (about 14 and 14). at 43:49

    “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” · listen ↗

  • Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points ·
    • Queen played 18 minutes, a couple of them with Zion. Shamit prefers Zion-Queen pairings to Yves Missi, because Zion's defender sags into the paint and takes away Missi's rolling lane. He likes Zion-Queen mostly against bench units. at 43:08
    • Yves Missi had 14 rebounds in the opener. Shamit calls his performance super encouraging. at 52:17

    “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” · listen ↗

  • Story ESPN · Article ·

    Pelicans center Yves Missi helped off court vs. Jazz with knee injury

    source ↗

  • ESPN ESPN · Report ·

    Day-to-day, left knee, return est. Oct 24, left knee injury

    source ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points ·
    • Opening-game starting five: Yves Missi, Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Dejounte Murray, Jeremiah Fears. at 2:18
    • Host says Yves Missi was the only player efficient in the paint, and he is the team's current defensive anchor. at 3:02

    “Impossible Puzzle? | New Orleans Pelicans Starting Five EXPOSED as Defensive Liabilities Mount” · listen ↗

  • Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league

    For the Pelicans, Zion looked good and Yves Missi had a great game. A host thinks the group is better than last season, especially with Dejounte Murray.

    “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 19:58 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points ·
    • Jake Madison: Yves Missi had 13 points, 14 rebounds (7 defensive, 7 offensive), 5 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. No other Pelican had more than two offensive rebounds. at 24:59
    • Jake Madison: The host thinks the team "can roll with" Yves Missi as a starter for now but reserves the right to change his mind. He notes Missi's lack of shooting hurts spacing, and likes how he is used cutting baseline for lobs. at 25:12

    “New Coach, Same Problems: Pelicans' Opening Night Loss Exposes Familiar Flaws” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 3 points ·
    • The host treats Zion Williamson as a lock to start, says Trey Murphy III 'feels like' a lock, and pencils in Yves Missi as the starting center. at 2:45
    • In preseason, the lineup of Fears, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Missi has not been very good; the offense did not work well with that group. at 3:15
    • The host thinks the answer 'might be' to start both Fears and Murray, and would 'not be shocked' by a starting five of Fears, Murray, Murphy, Williamson and Missi. That five has barely played together in preseason. at 3:54

    “Jeremiah Fears’ RISE Pushes New Orleans Pelicans Toward Unexpected Lineup Changes on Opening Night” · listen ↗

  • Bluesky Michael Scotto (@mikeascotto.bsky.social) · Report ·

    The New Orleans Pelicans exercised team options on Jeremiah Fears ($8.27M), Derik Queen ($5.67M) and Yves Missi ($5.60M) for the 2027-28 season. New Orleans will decline their team option on AJ Johnson ($5.49M) for the 2027-28 season. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent in 2027.

    original post ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 3 points ·
    • Last season, Yves Missi was often stuck on the perimeter away from the play. The host says he has shown promise as a shot blocker. at 8:26
    • With no off-ball switching, Yves Missi or Derik Queen is there to clean up behind the gap help. at 11:15
    • Even without crashing, the team has good offensive rebounders: Zion Williamson has a great second jump, Derik Queen is very good, and Yves Missi is exceptional. at 21:53

    “Jamahl Mosley's NEW Defense Is Already Changing the New Orleans Pelicans” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 3 points ·
    • Host calls this at best neutral. at 17:36
    • Pick-and-roll pattern: Yves Missi screens and rolls, Fears gets downhill, and a teammate cuts baseline. The host says Fears is making the correct reads. at 10:07
    • Best offensive lineup with meaningful possessions was Fears, Herb, Carlo, Missi and Murphy, with Karlo Matkovic in for Zion. That group shot 7-of-10 from the field. at 25:09

    “ACCELERATE: Jeremiah Fears DRIVES Pelicans’ High-Pace Offense in Preseason Statement WIN” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Pelicans · 2 points ·
    • Starters vs Dallas: Jeremiah Fears, Bennedict Mathurin, Saddiq Bey, Karlo Matkovic and Yves Missi. at 2:41
    • The host says all of Fears's assists came off his own drives: a baseline cut by Saddiq Bey, a corner three by Bennedict Mathurin and an alley-oop to Yves Missi. at 6:49

    “SHOCKWAVE: Jeremiah Fears' Preseason LEAP Could TRANSFORM Pelicans Trajectory” · listen ↗

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Game log

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2026-27 season

DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Oct 23@UTA L9 min6 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 21IND L30 min13 pts14 reb5 ast0 3PM
2025-26 season (last season) · 66 games
DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Apr 5ORL L40 min18 pts13 reb3 ast0 3PM
Apr 3@SAC L20 min6 pts7 reb2 ast0 3PM
Apr 2@POR L20 min6 pts7 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 29HOU L31 min8 pts5 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 27@TOR L19 min7 pts2 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 26@DET L16 min2 pts4 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 24@NYK L17 min2 pts4 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 21CLE L24 min6 pts10 reb3 ast0 3PM
Mar 19LAC W27 min11 pts11 reb4 ast0 3PM
Mar 18LAC W19 min4 pts6 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 16DAL W28 min4 pts10 reb5 ast0 3PM
Mar 13@HOU L25 min5 pts7 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 11TOR W19 min6 pts10 reb2 ast0 3PM
Mar 8WAS W15 min2 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 6@PHX L16 min4 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 5@SAC W16 min7 pts2 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 3@LAL L6 min2 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 1@LAC L20 min9 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 28@UTA W12 min5 pts3 reb1 ast0 3PM
Feb 9SAC W22 min7 pts5 reb1 ast0 3PM
Feb 6@MIN W15 min2 pts4 reb1 ast0 3PM
Feb 4@MIL L31 min7 pts7 reb1 ast0 3PM
Feb 2@CHA L11 min4 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 31@PHI L28 min7 pts8 reb3 ast0 3PM
Jan 30MEM W14 min0 pts4 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 27@OKC L21 min9 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 25@SAS W30 min10 pts14 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 23@MEM W21 min8 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 21DET L26 min4 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 18@HOU L30 min10 pts6 reb3 ast0 3PM
Jan 16@IND L20 min2 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 14BKN W34 min12 pts12 reb4 ast0 3PM
Jan 13DEN L19 min8 pts7 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 11@ORL L18 min7 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 9@WAS W13 min3 pts9 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 7@ATL L24 min5 pts4 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 6LAL L16 min8 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 4@MIA L17 min6 pts5 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 2POR L21 min5 pts3 reb2 ast0 3PM
Dec 31@CHI L23 min3 pts6 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 29NYK L14 min2 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Dec 27PHX L21 min4 pts8 reb1 ast0 3PM
Dec 26PHX L18 min7 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 23@CLE L13 min7 pts2 reb2 ast0 3PM
Dec 20IND W3 min4 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 18HOU W6 min0 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 14@CHI W11 min4 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 11POR W13 min5 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 8SAS L8 min2 pts0 reb1 ast0 3PM
Dec 6@BKN L18 min4 pts6 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 30@LAL L24 min2 pts6 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 29@GSW L20 min9 pts10 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 26MEM L29 min6 pts6 reb3 ast0 3PM
Nov 24CHI W29 min14 pts14 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 22ATL L21 min2 pts3 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 21@DAL L16 min4 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 19DEN L12 min7 pts8 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 17OKC L22 min6 pts2 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 16GSW L25 min8 pts7 reb2 ast0 3PM
Nov 14LAL L10 min0 pts1 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 12POR L2 min0 pts0 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 2@OKC L22 min7 pts6 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 31@LAC L28 min6 pts9 reb3 ast0 3PM
Oct 29@DEN L24 min10 pts4 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 27BOS L19 min11 pts7 reb3 ast0 3PM
Oct 22@MEM L23 min5 pts7 reb1 ast0 3PM

How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →

Predictions about him

how calls are tracked

Came true 1 · Waiting 1

  • Waiting Jake Madison: Yves Missi will be out with a bone bruise for New Orleans' next game against Denver.
    2026-10-26 · Podcast · for vs DEN, 2026-10-29 Flag
  • Came true Underdog NBA: Yves Missi: reported out source
    2026-10-24 · X · for @ DEN, 2026-10-25 · result: did not play Flag

Background

ESPN profile · our roster records
BornMay 14, 2004 · Yaounde, Cameroon
Size6′11″ · 235 lb · Center
CollegeBaylor
Draft2024 · round 1, pick 21 · NO
Experience3rd NBA season
TeamsNOP 2024–27