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Pelicans’ rookie rising to occasion despite lost opportunity

The New Orleans Pelicans have their issues but at least the organization is being honest going into this season. Everyone knew Yves Missi would make some rookie mistakes.

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Similar to the Wizards or Heat, the Pelicans were able to obtain top talent at the center position, as well as other talented rookies in the 2024 NBA Draft.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / October 7

Yves Missi Could be a Rookie of the Year Sleeper for Pelicans

After losing centers Jonas Valanciunas (Washington Wizards) and Larry Nance Jr. (Atlanta Hawks) this offseason, New Orleans was in desperate need for a big man to hold down the front court next to Zion Williamson.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Pelicans rookie Yves Missi vocal on breaking rims, bothering vets

The New Orleans Pelicans are ready for pre-season action but some piece of training camp equipment needs attention soon thanks to one rookie big man. Yves Missi has been breaking rims and bothering veterans, in a good way, during Pelicans training camp at Belmont University.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / September 17

Yves Missi Pick Signals New Direction for Pelicans

Since Zion Williamson’s arrival in New Orleans, the forward has rarely taken the court without center Jonas Valanciunas. Acquired via trade several years ago, the Lithuanian center has long been a mainstay in the Pelicans rotation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 12

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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.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 31

New Orleans Pelicans Star Given Grim Rookie of the Year Odds in Latest Rankings

The New Orleans Pelicans hope they secured their center of the future after drafting Yves Missi with the 21st overall pick in this year's draft. Missi is a 6-foot-11 freakish athlete from the University of Baylor, who left after his freshman season in Waco.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 21

New Orleans Pelicans Rookie In Position to Massively Surprise People Next Season

There has been a lot of discussion this offseason about what the New Orleans Pelicans will do with their frontcourt. Their enter depth chart from the 2023-24 at the center spot has moved on this offseason.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 19

How do New Orleans Pelicans Rookies Stack Up in NBA 2K 25 Ratings?

The New Orleans Pelicans added two players to their roster during the 2024 NBA Draft. In the first round, they came away with Yves Missi, a big man out of Baylor.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 4

New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Center Still Has One Clear Weakness

The New Orleans Pelicans had a couple of big shifts in the roster this offseason and the one currently under the microscope is their situation at center.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 24

New Orleans Pelicans Rookies Receive Passable Summer League Grades

The NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 in Las Vegas was not great overall for the New Orleans Pelicans. They were one of three teams, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks, to go winless.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 19

New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Isn't Afraid to Look Silly if It Shows Effort

With the New Orleans Pelicans seemingly moving past the Brandon Ingram discussions, the spotlight is getting even brighter on the center position. At least one young player in that group is showing he has the right mindset.

NBA News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 18

Watch: Zach Edey Erases Yves Missi's Shot in Return to NBA Summer League Action

Zach Edey has been sidelined for most of the Memphis Grizzlies' Summer League action, but when he's on the floor, he's able to make a quick impact. The 7-foot-4 center proved that early in Thursday evening's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / July 13

New Orleans Pelicans VP Makes Wild Claim About Rookie Center

While fans of the New Orleans Pelicans are constantly considering what center David Griffin is going to add, the team is preparing for a future in which they have to use what they currently have.

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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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / July 6

New Orleans Pelicans Hoping Yves Missi Continues Recent Rookie Big Man Trend

The New Orleans Pelicans have already enjoyed an interesting offseason with plenty of moving parts. From trading for Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray, to the endless trade rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram and the loss of their two prominent centers seeing Larry Nance Jr.