The New Orleans Pelicans may be searching for answers in a difficult 2025-26 season. One bright spot, though, continues to shine: Yves Missi. The young big man delivered one of the most electric sequences of the Pelicans’ week. Against the Memphis Grizzlies in their NBA Cup matchup, Missi flashed elite two-way potential with a soaring block on Jaren Jackson Jr followed moments later by a powerful putback slam. The play encapsulated Missi’s
blend of athleticism, timing, and energy. These traits have rapidly made him one of the Pelicans’ most intriguing contributors.