From the soccer fields of Cameroon to the NBA hardwood, Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans has defied the odds to become a rising star in the NBA. Once an overlooked prospect, Missi is having ...

Missi is set to miss his second consecutive game due to left ankle soreness. In his absence, Karlo Matkovic should see a heightened role Friday. Missi will have one more opportunity to play this ...

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NEW ORLEANS — After the second game of his NBA career, Yves Missi’s teammates were giddy, exuding energy. The New Orleans Pelicans had just won their first game of the season after a last ...

Yves Missi wasn’t expecting a rookie year quite like this. With the New Orleans Pelicans’ season ravaged by injuries, the rookie big man has played a larger role than anticipated. Throughout the ...

With its top overall pick at No. 21, the team came away with a pick many thought was awkward at the time: Baylor big Yves Missi. At 6-foot-10 with bountiful athleticism, Missi was a project pick ...