The third year is a big man Yves Missy injured his left knee about midway through the second quarter Pelicans“final loss to Utah on Friday, according to Matthew Coles of the Associated Press.
According to Cole, Missy was injured when Zion Williamson his shot was blocked Jackson Hayes and then the stout forward fell at Missy’s leg. The 22-year-old immediately grabbed his knee and felt severe pain.
Missy, a native of Cameroon, was unable to put weight on his left leg and had to be carried off the court, according to Cole. The former first-round pick will be reevaluated Saturday in Denver, the head coach said Jamal Mosley told reporters, including NOLA.com’s Rod Walker (Link to Twitter).
After starting 67 of 74 matches in his debut season and earning a place in the second team of rookies, Missi’s form in the 2025/26 season has dropped significantly. After averaging 26.8 minutes per game in 24/25, Missy averaged 19.7 mpg last season.
However, he struck out Derrick Quinn for a spot in New Orleans’ starting lineup this fall and was productive in Wednesday’s season opener with 13 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 30 minutes. The 6’11” center will be eligible for a rookie extension next offseason.
Queen can start going forward if Missy misses extra time, with Karla Matkovich among the candidates to get more bench minutes.
