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. Expand Tweet

Missi’s performance against the Grizzlies was another reminder of his developing impact on both ends of the floor. Missi’s ability to produce momentum-shifting plays has been invaluable for a Pelicans team s

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