The New Orleans Pelicans have resisted trade offers from the Los Angeles Lakers for center Yves Missi. Multiple teams, including the Lakers, have reached out to the Pelicans about Missi, but the Pelicans have not been willing to trade him, according to Ian Begley of SNY.
What happened?
The Lakers are looking for a long-term solution at the center position to pair with Luka Doncic. They have been linked to Missi in the past, and he would represent a quality buy-low option after regressing in his second season with the Pelicans.
Why it matters for New Orleans Pelicans
Missi played 26.8 minutes a game during his rookie season and averaged 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. In his second season, those numbers dipped to 19.7 minutes, 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.
What comes next?
The Lakers have also been linked to Kel'el Ware leading up to the draft. However, it remains unclear if Ware is even available, so the Lakers will likely need to look elsewhere for a center.
Last result: Milwaukee Bucks 136-111 New Orleans Pelicans (2025-04-11). The Lakers will need to find a solution at center, and Missi could be a good option if they can convince the Pelicans to trade him.
