New Orleans Pelicans' Cameroonian draft pick Yves Missi has given them some of the most exhilarating moments of the season to date, while Benin-Japanese star Rui Hachimura's strong start to the ...

Commonly described prior to the 2024 NBA Draft as a “long-term project” whose development could pay off someday down the road for a franchise, center Yves Missi seemed to have other ideas ...

Missi provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 123-111 victory over the Bulls. The 21st overall ...

While 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. New Orleans selected him with the 21st overall pick ...

Missi will start Friday's game against the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Missi will make his first career start, replacing Daniel Theis in the starting lineup.

October was a mixed month for Africa's NBA stars, as the league tipped off, with 2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid out with a knee injury and strong performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor ...

Oct 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) reacts against the Orlando Magic at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images ...

Yves Missi moved to the United States when he was 17 and has only played professional basketball for three seasons, but his debut against the Chicago Bulls looked like a veteran who had been ...

Yves Missi of Cameroon has been a highlight for Pelicans fans since being drafted earlier this year. Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Surprise package of the month: Yves Missi (New Orleans ...

One player that could certainly emerge as the season moves along is Yves Missi. A first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, selected No. 21 overall out of Baylor, he has the size and athleticism ...