New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (calf) won't play on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The 21-year-old big man was a late scratch for the contest due to a sore left calf. After a promising rookie campaign, Missi has served as a backup big in 2025-26, averaging 5.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 19.3 minutes. Karlo Matkovic should handle most of Missi's minutes as the primary backup to Derik Queen on Wednesday.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn after missing the past two games, positioning rookie big Derik Queen for another sizeable workload if he sits again. Queen logged 12 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes Thursday and posted 21 points and eight rebounds in his previous start, giving him firm streaming appeal if Missi remains out. Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears also see small bumps in usage, while Kevon Looney and Karlo Matkovic remain low-minute reserves.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against Minnesota, leaving rookie Derik Queen in line for another sizable workload. Queen has started the past two games and averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists while playing heavy minutes, making him a strong short-term pickup in all formats as the Pelicans remain without Zion Williamson (adductor) and several starters. Queen's scoring efficiency and passing give him a stable floor, and he should again operate as the primary interior option until Missi returns.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (foot, ankle) was listed as questionable by the Pelicans for their Tuesday night matchup against the visiting Timberwolves. Missi started on Sunday against the Lakers, but he had come off the bench in his previous six games. In his last seven games, he's averaging 6.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 blocked shots, and 1.1 assists in 21.6 minutes per game. He's been backing up rookie Derik Queen, who could get more minutes against the big front line of the Timberwolves. Kevon Looney could also get a few more minutes in the second unit if Missi is sidelined.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (illness) continues to carry a questionable tag on the injury report and may remain out for a fourth consecutive game on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. Missi was recently taken out by an illness, giving Kevon Looney the starting center role in New Orleans. The veteran has averaged 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in the first unit. Missi's absence has also opened up additional playing opportunities for Derik Queen, who has been much more productive compared to Looney and should draw fantasy attention. Queen has averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.3 steals since Missi's exit from the lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (illness) will miss a third consecutive game after the team ruled him out for Saturday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The 21-year-old has appeared in five games so far (four starts), but hasn't really seen any increase in production yet. While he's been out, Kevon Looney has taken over the starting center spot while Derik Queen has seen increasing minutes off the bench. While Looney can provide managers with solid rebounding numbers, Queen provides a higher all-around ceiling after posting 23 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, and seven steals across 44 minutes in his last two games.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (illness) will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. The 21-year-old big man is under the weather and will miss his first game of the season. His next opportunity to return comes on Wednesday versus the Mavericks. Missi has averaged 7.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 23.2 minutes across five outings. With Missi sidelined, veterans Kevon Looney and DeAndre Jordan are expected to absorb most of the frontcourt minutes, though neither projects as a reliable fantasy option for Tuesday's slate.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) will be available for Monday night's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Missi returns after missing Friday's contest with the San Antonio Spurs. In his lone start this season, Missi tallied five points and seven rebounds. With Zion Williamson (foot) questionable, Missi projects to see extended minutes in the paint as the Pelicans look to secure their first win of the season.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi(ankle) is considered questionable for Monday's encounter with the Boston Celtics. He injured his right ankle in New Orleans' season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies, missing Friday's overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs. On Sunday, Missi practiced with the team, which is a good sign that he could be ready to return against the Celtics. To add depth at center, the Pelicans recently brought in veteran DeAndre Jordan, who may have a significant role if Missi can't play against Boston.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) is considered day-to-day, according to coach Willie Green, who added that the big man will be listed as questionable for Friday's home opener against San Antonio. Missi started and played 23 minutes on Wednesday night in the Pels' loss to the Grizzlies, finishing with five points, seven rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. If he is forced to miss time, the Pelicans could go with a smaller rotation, or they could give more playing time to rookie center Derik Queen, who had three points and five boards in his NBA debut. Big men Kevon Looney (knee) and Karlo Matkovic (back) are already sidelined, so the Pelicans could be very short in the frontcourt against Victor Wembanyama on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans centerYves Missi(hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Missi could miss his second straight game due to soreness in his right hip. The 20-year-old rookie could join seven teammates already sidelined for tonight's contest. Karlo Matkovic will likely get the nod to start at center for the second game in a row in place of Missi. On Sunday against the Pistons, Matkovic finished with eight points and 11 rebounds across 16 minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (hip) won't play on Sunday against the Pistons. The rookie had five points, 10 boards, and one block in Friday's blowout loss to the Timberwolves. But he'll sit this one out because of right hip soreness. Zion Williamson (back) is also ruled out. As a result, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic, combining for 11 points versus Minnesota, will likely see increased minutes. Bruce Brown and Jordan Hawkins should also stay involved, with both players potentially moving into the starting lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) will jump back into the lineup for Monday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He has been cleared to play after sitting out two contests due to an ankle sprain. Missi's return is set to relegate Karlo Matkovic back to the bench, although he could still be a factor in the game after impressing recently and averaging 22.8 minutes this month. Missi has logged 27.0 minutes per game in March, recording 8.8 points and 6.0 rebounds. It has been one of his weakest months in an otherwise strong rookie campaign.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) could miss his third straight contest after drawing a questionable tag on Monday for the matchup with the Detroit Pistons. Missi is one of three members of the Pelicans' frontcourt considered questionable as Zion Williamson (personal) and Kelly Olynyk (finger) are both iffy as well. If Missi is unable to suit up again, Olynyk should start if he's cleared, otherwise Karlo Matkovic could see some heavy minutes. In their last game against the San Antonio Spurs, Matkovic posted 12 points, 11 rebounds, and four turnovers across 27 minutes.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced centerYves Missi(ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to unavailable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic due to a left ankle sprain. Kelly Olynyk(personal) has also been ruled out, so Karlo MatkovicandMo Bamba must step up at center. Matkovic has built up some momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit scoring. Bamba recently inked a 10-day deal with the Pelicans and made his team debut in Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, collecting seven rebounds and one block in 15 minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) is considered questionable for Thursday's contest against the Orlando Magic. Kelly Olynyk (personal) has already been ruled out, and if Missi ends up sitting on Thursday, the team will need to rely on Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba to do the business at the five position. Matkovic has built up some momentum with a three-game streak of double-digit scoring. Bamba recently inked a 10-day deal with New Orleans and made his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording seven rebounds and one block in 15 minutes.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) will be active on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie big man hurt his right knee just before the All-Star break, and the Pelicans initially listed him as questionable for Friday's action. Missi's performances have been inconsistent, but he has had a solid rookie campaign. The 20-year-old is averaging 8.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 27.1 minutes. Currently, Dallas' frontcourt is weak due to injuries, presenting Missi with an excellent opportunity to fill up the box score on Friday night.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The rookie big man suffered a hyperextended knee right before the All-Star break, and the time off may have given him enough time to come back before missing any games, but it looks like the team will decide leading up to tip-off. With Kelly Olynyk set to make his Pelicans debut, he becomes an instant streaming option if Missi has to be sidelined. Plus, Karlo Matkovic could help fantasy managers in deeper leagues after putting up 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and three blocks in their last game.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (knee) will not compete in any of the NBA All-Star activities this weekend after the team announced that he suffered a hyperextended right knee in their game on Thursday. The rookie was only able to play 12 minutes against the Sacramento Kings and posted two points, two rebounds, and a block. The Pelicans announced that they'll re-evaluate him next week after the All-Star break. If he is forced to miss any games, Karlo Matkovic could see more time after dropping 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and two steals in their last game. Kelly Olynyk may also be thrown into the starting five after coming over in the trade involving Brandon Ingram.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (illness) will return from a two-game absence on Friday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. He is back in the fold after recovering from a non-COVID illness. Missi will resume his duties as New Orleans' starting center. The 20-year-old Baylor product has experienced ups and downs during his rookie campaign, but he is averaging nearly a double-double with 9.1 points and 8.2 rebounds. Missi has slightly boosted his numbers in matchups against the Grizzlies, going for 11.0 points and 10.0 rebounds with 3.0 blocks.