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Yves Missi
Coverage of Yves Missi in the Nexus archive.
- Pelicans shut down Knicks push for Yves Missi after Mitchell Robinson leaves for Celtics
The New Orleans Pelicans rejected multiple trade attempts by the New York Knicks to acquire center Yves Missi after the Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans view Missi as a key core player and have declared him unavailable for trade. Missi, a 22-year-old rookie, was drafted by New Orleans in 2024 and is entering his third NBA season.
- Pelicans decline team option on Kevon Looney
The New Orleans Pelicans declined the $8M team option on Kevon Looney's contract, making the three-time NBA champion an unrestricted free agent. The move leaves Yves Missi as the Pelicans' only true center, prompting the team to seek a center via free agency or trade.