Yves Missi News: Team option picked up

The Pelicans picked up Missi's third-year option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

This was a formality for the club and keeps Missi locked in through the 2026-27 season. Missi is projected to be the starting center after putting together an impressive rookie campaign with regular-season averages of 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 blocks.