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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26
Pelicans’ Yves Missi flashes two-way brilliance after block-slam combo
The New Orleans Pelicans may be searching for answers in a difficult 2025-26 season. One bright spot, though, continues to shine: Yves Missi. The young big man delivered one of the most electric sequences of the Pelicans’ week.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 25
Pelicans Have Huge Lineup Decision to Make After Bulls Win
The New Orleans Pelicans ended their nine-game losing streak on Monday and defeated the Chicago Bulls 143-130 with their best performance of the season.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12
Jerami Grant, Yves Missi get ejected after an altercation
Jerami Grant and Yves Missi both got their walking papers after an incident during Wednesday’s game. The Portland Trail Blazers forward Grant and the New Orleans Pelicans center Missi were both ejected after an incident in the second quarter at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 18
Pelicans Make Contract Decisions For Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi
As the 2025-26 NBA season comes closer and closer, teams are finalizing rosters. The New Orleans Pelicans have retooled their roster quite a lot since the end of the 2024-25 season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Pelicans pick up 2026-27 options on pair of former first-rounders
The New Orleans Pelicans have picked up their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith reports.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / September 10
Unique Stat Depicts 2025 First-Round Pick Yves Missi's Rare Athleticism
Yves Missi was an intriguing prospect coming into the 2025 NBA Draft. The Baylor product was an extremely raw player, but boasted stellar size and athleticim that could turn him into a star, or at least a solid rotation piece, at the next level.
Knicks, Pelicans Could Become Trade Partners
The New York Knicks could be on the trade market for a big man with Mitchell Robinson entering the final year of his contract. One team that could make sense for a potential replacement is the New Orleans Pelicans, who might find themselves trading second-year pro Yves Missi soon.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 13
Two NBA players to participate in AfroBasket
While it lacks the star power of the upcoming EuroBasket tournament, FIBA’s 2025 AfroBasket event, which tipped off on Tuesday, features a pair of NBA players.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
Lakers Discussing Trades for Three Young Centers
Things are heating up on the Lakers trade market, a notable development amid their chases in free agency. During appearances on ESPN Los Angeles radio and “NBA Today,” Lakers writer Dave McMenamin confirmed the Lakers are discussing numerous trade scenarios.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 29
Pelicans Star Makes Major Career Announcement on Saturday
The NBA offseason has begun, as players all across the league will approach their time off in different ways. For the incoming rookie class, they'll be back on the court in no time during the Summer League, while the rest of the NBA player takes their approach.
NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / June 28
Pelicans Star Sends Message To New Jazz Rookie After NBA Draft
The focus in the NBA has now shifted to free agency, with the first period beginning on Monday, June 30th, when teams will be allowed to negotiate contracts with free agents.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / May 21
New Orleans Pelicans: Why Kelly Olynyk Isn’t Shocked With Yves Missi’s Inclusion in the 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team
Kelly Olynyk, who arrived at the New Orleans Pelicans via a trade with the Toronto Raptors last February, said he’s not surprised when he heard his teammate Yves Missi was named to the 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / March 22
Yves Missi Making Massive Impact for Pathetic Pelicans
From the soccer fields of Cameroon to the NBA hardwood, Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans has defied the odds to become a rising star in the NBA. Once an overlooked prospect, Missi is having a strong rookie campaign and has emerged as one of the few bright spots in the Pels’ disappointing, injury-filled season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / February 21
Pelicans finally get some good injury news
The 20-year-old big man has averaged 8.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per contest so far in 2024-25.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 15
Pelicans Make Injury Announcement Before NBA All-Star Game
The New Orleans Pelicans announced that rookie center Yves Missi has been diagnosed with a right knee hyperextension. Missi injured his knee during the Pelicans overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Pelicans' Yves Missi Throws Down Viral Poster Dunk in Return vs. Grizzlies
The New Orleans Pelicans welcomed back their star rookie Yves Missi to the lineup in Friday night’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies and he returned with a bang.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 17
Where Does Pelicans' Yves Missi Rank on the Updated NBA Rookie Ladder?
The NBA recently released their updated Rookie Ladder, and the top three spots on the list stayed the same. Alexandre Sarr of the Washington Wizards remained at the top of the list and he was followed by Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 9
New Player Sits Atop Updated NBA Rookie Ladder, Where Does Pelicans' Yves Missi Rank?
The NBA released their update Rookie Ladder on Wednesday, and there is a new player at the top of the list. In this week’s version of the Rookie Ladder, Washington Wizards’ star rookie, Alexandre Sarr, took over the top spot from Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 3
Pelicans' Yves Missi Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December
The NBA named Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans Rookie of the Month for December on Thursday as he has continued his surprise season. Missi was joined by the Washington Wizards’ Alexandre Sarr, who was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 2
Yves Missi, Alex Sarr named Rookies of the Month
A pair of big men have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for games played in December.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 21
Yves Missi Continues Impressive Run With Struggling Pelicans
Baylor rookie Yves Missi has been an extremely reliable piece of the New Orleans Pelicans' front court this season, averaging 9.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game on a team that has been rocked by injuries.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / November 27, 2024
Rookie Yves Missi Has Best Game Yet For Injury-Riddled Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans came into this season with high expectations after a healthy offseason and the addition of All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to fill a hole at the point guard position.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / October 31, 2024
Pelicans Rookie Yves Missi's Early Impact Can't Be Overlooked
Leading up to the 2024 NBA Draft, Yves Missi was one of the more underrated players in his class. In his lone season at Baylor, he posted averages of 10.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2024
Yves Missi's debut a silver lining for Pelicans in dispiriting opening win
While Dejounte Murray's hand fracture was an awful way for the Pelicans to begin the season, rookie center Yves Missi's production was a silver lining.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024
Five NBA rookies poised to make instant impacts
Even in a supposedly weak NBA Draft class, surprise instant contributors will emerge and by the end of the season. Here are prime candidates who can become quality NBA players almost immediately.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / July 8, 2024
Pelicans sign No. 21 pick Yves Missi to his rookie deal
In his lone college season, Missi averaged 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 22.9 minutes per game while appearing in 34 contests, including 32 starts.
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