Pelicans center Yves Missi was listed as day-to-day on Friday night with a left knee issue. The injury report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return, and New Orleans is 0-1 after a three-point loss to Indiana.
What happened
Yves Missi was listed as day-to-day on the injury report at 10:42 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 23. The listed injury is to his left knee. No earlier status for him was posted. The report notes his last outing: 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting and 3-of-4 at the line, 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 30 minutes. That came in Wednesday's 123-120 loss to the Pacers. The report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return date. No further detail on the knee has been announced.
What it means for the Pelicans
The Pelicans play at the Jazz on Friday, Oct. 23 at 9:30 p.m. ET. They are 0-1, sit 15th in the standings and have lost one straight. Missi has played one game this season and averaged 29.9 minutes, 13.0 points, 14.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Last season he averaged 5.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes over 66 games. New Orleans is 0-1 with him and has not played without him. Derik Queen has averaged 18.1 minutes and 10.0 points. Saddiq Bey has averaged 23.6 minutes and Zion Williamson 32.1. Any minutes Missi gives up would come out of that group.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Missi stays day-to-day or changes status. The current report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return. Beyond that date, no timeline has been announced. Watch how his minutes are split if he is limited, especially Derik Queen's role up front. Watch his rebounding and passing numbers when he comes back. He had 14 boards and five assists in the opener.
Is Yves Missi playing at the Jazz?
Missi is listed as day-to-day with a left knee issue. A final decision for the game against Utah on Friday, Oct. 23 has not been announced.
When will Yves Missi be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced.