Pelicans, Yves Missi and Rookie of the Year

Pelicans’ Yves Missi named Western Conference Rookie of the Month
Pelicans center Yves Missi, who has steadily risen weekly, has been named Western Conference Rookie of the Year for December.
Rod Walker: Pelicans' Yves Missi needed just 30 games to leap to top of NBA's rookie class
Many NBA draft experts thought Pelicans' center Yves Missi was going to need a little time to develop. Just 30 games into his NBA career, Missi is now at the head of the rookie class.
Kia Rookie Ladder: Pelicans' Yves Missi surges to No. 1 spot
After a strong finish to 2024, rookie big men Yves Missi and Alexandre Sarr rise to No. 1 and 2, respectively. Yves Missi’s trek from being drafted at No. 21 overall last June to topping the first Kia Rookie Ladder of 2025 might seem a long and challenging one.
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Double-double against Wizards
It's the eighth double-double of the season for the rookie center, with half of them coming since the beginning of December. Missi is averaging 11.0 points, 9.7 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 30.
Pelicans' Yves Missi, Wizards' Alexandre Sarr named NBA Rookies of the Month
Pelicans center Yves Missi and Wizards center Alexandre Sarr have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for December.
Pelicans shootaround update: Yves Missi monthly rookie honor part of rapid progression
Missi held his own vs. the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun, finishing December with averages of 11.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks.
Pelicans' center Yves Missi named Rookie of the Month for Western Conference
It’ll be one Rookie of the Month vs. another Friday night at Smoothie King Center when the New Orleans Pelicans host the Washington Wizards.
Pelicans' Yves Missi Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December
Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans was awarded Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December as breakout season continues.
NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Alexandre Sarr takes top spot after hot December run
After being named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month, Alexandre Sarr took the top spot in the latest Rookie Wire Power Rankings.
NBA Rookies of the Month (December): Alex Sarr & Yves Missi
Alex Sarr & Yves Missi. Washington Wizards Forward Alex Sarr and New Orleans Pelicans Center Yves Missi have been named the Kia NBA Eastern an
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans: How to watch online, live stream info, game time, TV channel | January 7
Anthony Edwards and Yves Missi will clash when the Minnesota Timberwolves (18-17) meet the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) at ...
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Records three blocks
Missi ended Sunday's 110-98 victory over Washington with 16 points (4-5 FG, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 33 minutes. Missi continues to be one of the most ...
Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Odds, Picks and Prediction – January 7
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CJ McCollum scores 50, Pelicans end 11-game slide
CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating ...