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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29
Pelicans’ rookie center reflects on challenging campaign
The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the best luck throughout the 2024-25 season, unable to catch a break with injuries and not producing the best results.
NBA News / The Bird Writes / March 28
Shorthanded Pelicans Battle, But Fall to Warriors 111-95 
Despite missing four starters, the New Orleans Pelicans came out with energy and toughness, making the Golden State Warriors work for everything in a 111-95 loss at Smoothie King Center.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / March 25
Pelicans Rookies See Extended Run in Hopes for Lottery Pick
As of Tuesday morning, the New Orleans Pelicans currently own the fourth-worst record in the league and second-worst in the Western Conference. The three teams with the worst record at the end of the season will each have a 14% chance to earn the top pick in the NBA Draft with the fourth team having a 12.5% chance.
The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
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 / NBA Draft on SI / March 1
Yves Missi Shows Sky-High Ceiling in Pelicans Loss
Despite the return of superstar Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans continue to cruise towards one of the top picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. And rightfully so, having garnered one of the worst records in the West this year.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 14
Pelicans rookie big man hyperextends knee, replaced for Rising Stars
The 21st overall pick in the 2024 draft, he has been a bright spot in a season to forget in New Orleans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
Time For The Pelicans To Reverse This Recent Yves Missi Decision
Yves Missi started the season with a clear role. The New Orleans Pelicans needed a reliable center, and Yves Missi fit the profile. He flashed potential as a rim protector and rim runner.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / January 28
NBA Makes Yves Missi Announcement As He Shines For New Orleans Pelicans
On Tuesday, the NBA announced the roster pool for the 2025 Rising Stars Challenge and the New Orleans Pelicans’ impressive rookie Yves Missi was named among the 10 rookies.
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 23
Where Yves Missi Stands in NBA's Rookie Ranking Ladder
The NBA released their Rookie Ladder on Wednesday and there was a ton of movement in it. While the Washington Wizards’ star rookie Alexandre Sarr stayed at the top of the updated Rookie Ladder, the rest of the rankings were shaken up.
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 20
Jazz-Pelicans Injury Report: Multiple Starters Missing in Action
The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans are set for their rematch on Monday night. It has the makings of a consequential showdown in what’s a tight race toward the bottom of the NBA standings.
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 / Yardbarker / December 15
Are the Pelicans open to a complete rebuild?
Nothing has gone right for the New Orleans Pelicans in recent years.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 9
Yves Missi Establishing Himself as Pelicans’ Franchise Center
The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2024-25 NBA season with a significant void at the center position. After Jonas Valanciunas departed to join the Washington Wizards, the team turned to its younger players to step up.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 4
Pelicans Rookie Joins Anthony Davis on Historic Franchise List
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Yves Missi has been a lone bright spot for a struggling and injured team this season. The former Baylor center was not expected
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / November 27
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 / Yardbarker / October 24
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
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
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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