Yves Missi Will Not Play On Friday
Yves Missi (shoulder) will sit out Friday's game against Golden State. He has been ruled out for the contest after carrying a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Trey Jemison are set to benefit from Missi's absence. Robinson-Earl looks like the better fantasy option of the two, although he's not been overly productive with his minutes. In this season's first two meetings with the Warriors, New Orleans went with Daniel Theis as the starting center, but he's been out of the rotation in recent weeks.
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Yves Missi Out Against The Pistons
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans center Source: NBA Injury Report
Yves Missi Returns From Two-Game Absence
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.
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Yves Missi Questionable Monday Against Pistons
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans center Source: NBA Injury Report
Yves Missi Out Thursday Against Magic
Yves 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 Matkovic and Mo 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.
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