Missi is the eighth player in franchise history to make an All-Rookie team. Chris Paul (2005-06), Darren Collison (2009-10), Anthony Davis (2012-13), Buddy Hield (2016-17) and Zion Williamson (2019-20 ...

NEW ORLEANS – On paper, Baylor’s Yves Missi couldn’t be a better fit for the New Orleans Pelicans’ needs this offseason. With Jonas Valančiūnas entering unrestricted free agency this ...

Life can come at you fast as a rookie in the NBA. There was no better example of this than Yves Missi finding himself on an island against the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Saturday night ...

Prior to the 2024 draft, Yves Missi was described by an anonymous NBA scout to HoopsHype as being “two or three years away” from fulfilling his potential and becoming a major contributor.

Prior to the NBA draft last summer, prominent scouting websites featured descriptions of Yves Missi including “probably not ready to hit the court” and “a project,” indicating that the NBA ...

Yves Missi’s impressive rookie campaign has put the league on notice. His relentless motor, along with his ability to protect the rim, has made him a valuable piece for the Pelicans’ future.

They currently have *** 12.5% chance of winning the lottery and picking first overall. Missi, who was selected by New Orleans with the 21 st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Baylor ...