Author of an interesting first year in the NBA (9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks), to the point of earning him a place on the All-Rookie Second Team, Yves Missi has fallen into line somewhat since then.
The fault of the arrival of Derik Queen, one of the best rookies of the first half of the season, who established himself as the new starting pivot of the Pelicanstherefore relegating the Cameroonian, certainly promising, to the bench (5.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks).
Consequently, this change of status generates a change of plan in the heads of the leaders of New Orleanswho could well take advantage of the “trade deadline” to transfer Yves Missi. Preferably against a future first round of Draft, writes Hoopshype.
Our colleagues also add that the 21-year-old pivot is followed by at least seven teams: the Pacers of course, but also BullsTHE CelticsTHE HawksTHE KnicksTHE Lakers and the Raptors.
Drafted in 21st position in 2024, upon leaving Baylor, Yves Missi has an interesting contract, since it is inexpensive and spread over several years, while his athletic qualities and his defensive instincts are intriguing.
| Yves Missi | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2024-25 | NO | 73 | 26:48 | 54.7 | 0.0 | 62.3 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 9.1 |
| 2025-26 | NO | 41 | 19:10 | 54.3 | 0.0 | 58.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 5.8 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
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