Yves Missi suffered a left knee hyperextension during the Pelicans' loss to Utah on Friday, resulting in a bone bruise confirmed by MRI. The 22‑year‑old Cameroonian was knocked off balance when Zion Williamson's blocked shot led Jaxson Hayes into Missi's leg, forcing him to be carried off and miss the remainder of the game. The Pelicans have not given a timeline for his return, with a re‑evaluation set for Saturday in Denver. Missi, a former first‑round pick who posted 13 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in the season opener, could be replaced by Derik Queen, Karlo Matkovic or DeAndre Jordan if his absence extends.
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi recently suffered an injury. On Saturday, NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints shared an update on Missi’s injury. “Pelicans center Yves Missi has been diagnosed with a left knee bone bruise and will miss a period of time. There is no timeframe yet for his eventual return,” Siegel reported. […]
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Time to get the first dub of the season
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Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Darryn Peterson made the go-ahead free throws with 50.5 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz edged the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 on Friday night at Delta Center. Peterson’s two free throws put Utah ahead late in a tightly contested finish, and the Jazz held […]
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The Utah Jazz rebound from a 20‑point loss in Memphis with a 101‑100 home‑court victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 23, 2026. Double‑doubles from Jaren Jackson Jr. (10+ points, 12 rebounds) and Keyonte George (7 assists, 16 points) spark the win, while Jaxson Hayes scores 10 points in just 10 minutes off the bench. The Jazz lead early, see the game tie at 73 in the third, then cling to a five‑point edge after a crucial three by George and a missed last‑second shot by Dejounte Murray. Despite 18 turnovers and free‑throw hiccups, the defense and ball movement improve heading into a Sunday showdown with the Lakers.
The Utah Jazz snuck away with a one-point win in the home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Ace Bailey is still searching for his place in a crowded Utah Jazz rotation, but head coach Will Hardy has no complaints about what the second-year forward brings every day. Before Utah’s home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, Hardy was asked about Bailey’s role. “His role is just that, is to […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans host the Utah Jazz on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET. Both teams come off opening‑night losses—New Orleans fell 123‑120 to Indiana, with Dejounte Murray scoring 23 and Zion Williamson 22, while Utah dropped 123‑103 to Memphis, led by Keyonte George’s 22 points. The game airs on the Utah Jazz GCSEN network and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Catch the matchup to see if the Pelicans can rebound and the Jazz can bounce back from their defeats.
Indiana Pacers shooting guard Ben Sheppard suffers a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining him for “a few weeks” after the injury during Wednesday’s 112‑108 win over New Orleans. Coach Rick Carlisle confirms the timeline is uncertain, but the recovery could be short if treated conservatively. The 26th‑overall pick, who posted 7.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 65 games last season, remains on a $5 million contract and will become a restricted free agent next summer if the Pacers extend a qualifying offer. While Sheppard sits out, Aaron Nesmith returns from a hamstring strain, but Jarace Walker starts the home opener against Dallas.
The Mavericks head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday for their first back‑to‑back game, facing a Pacers squad energized by Tyrese Haliburton’s return from a torn Achilles. Indiana, 1‑0 after a 123‑120 win over New Orleans, leans on Haliburton’s 23‑point, 12‑assist effort, Pascal Siakam’s 30‑point night, and new acquisition Kelly Oubre Jr. Dallas, 0‑1 after a 128‑110 loss to Houston, looks to cut the 21 turnovers that fuelled the Rockets’ win. Coach Dusty May stresses faster play and ball‑sharing, while Max Christie calls Haliburton “the engine” for Indiana. Injuries leave several Mavericks doubtful, including Jett Howard.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have reached an agreement with former New Orleans Pelicans second-round pick Micah Peavy on a two-way NBA contract, according to ESPN. Peavy, who was selected by New Orleans in the second round of the NBA Draft, is set to join Oklahoma City’s organization as he looks to establish himself at the […]
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A Bleacher Report proposal suggests the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green, Kristaps Porziņģis and a 2027 top‑4 protected first‑round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson. The Warriors would gain a dominant interior force to pair with Stephen Curry, despite Williamson’s injury history, while the Pelicans would offload Porziņģis’s $20 M salary, gain cap flexibility and move on from Williamson’s missed games. The article notes the Pelicans’ lackluster playoff record since drafting Zion and the Warriors’ need for a splash to boost their 2026‑27 playoff prospects.
The Utah Jazz return to the Delta Center after a season-opening loss to play in front of the home fans for the first time this season.
The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday at 6 p.m. CST for their second road game, facing a 1‑0 Indiana Pacers squad that just beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123‑120. The Pacers debut Tyrese Haliburton, returning from an Achilles tear that sidelined him for the 2025‑26 season, while Indiana also misses TJ McConnell (hamstring) and lists Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard as questionable. Dallas still lacks Dereck Lively, Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic (heel bursitis), Caleb Martin (thumb sprain) and has Jett Howard doubtful (calf). The Mavericks must improve transition defense and rebounding to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.
Micah Peavy didn’t have to wait long for another NBA opportunity. The former Pelicans wing has agreed to a two-way contract with the Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement comes four days after the Grizzlies waived Peavy and Walter Clayton Jr. while trimming their standard roster to the 15-player limit. Peavy, 25, was […]
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Shaquille O'Neal spoke with FanSided about the 76ers, the Knicks, Walker Kessler and more.
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart reflected on his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, explaining how a conversation with one of his coaches changed his understanding of his role on the court. Hart recalled enjoying considerable offensive freedom when he first arrived in Portland following a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022. […]
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The Utah Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Delta Center in a season‑opening preview that hinges on health and execution. Utah enters without Jusuf Nurkic (right foot) and with Terry Alexander and Harrison Ingram unavailable, while the Pelicans come off a 123‑120 loss to Indiana that highlighted Zion Williamson’s improved three‑point shooting (4 attempts, 50% made) but exposed poor spacing and reliance on isolation. Both squads struggled with turnovers, each posting 18 on opening night, and the Jazz’s rebounding woes ( Memphis held a 55‑38 advantage) could be exploited by rookie Derik Queen, who averages five rebounds per game for New Orleans. The matchup will likely be decided by which team controls the pace, limits turnovers and secures the glass, giving the Jazz a chance to rebound from a recent loss despite their injury‑hit roster.
Tyrese Haliburton returns from a torn Achilles in his first regular‑season game, scoring 23 points (16 in the fourth) and 12 assists to spark a 108‑105 Pacers comeback win at New Orleans. He credits Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray for recovery advice and is emotional seeing fans and family in the arena. With T.J. McConnell still out, Quenton Jackson shines off the bench, earning coach Rick Carlisle’s praise for key steals and layups. Meanwhile, Gary Trent Jr., after re‑signing with Milwaukee, sits out a loss to Washington amid a salary‑cap probe, and the Bulls suffer a 43‑point defeat to Toronto, leaving their schedule and upcoming game against Milwaukee in doubt.
Zion Williamson acknowledges the Pelicans’ 123-120 opening‑night loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers on Oct. 22, 2026, saying the team must finally turn “the corner” under new coach Jamahl Mosley. While still backing Mosley’s vision, Williamson stresses that closing games is the biggest hurdle and hints that rebuilding around young talent like 20‑year‑old Jeremiah Fears is becoming inevitable. He pledges to protect and support Fears, echoing All‑Star Dejounte Murray’s call for veterans to lead the franchise out of its mediocrity cycle.
Well, there went the honeymoon period. Jamahl Mosley’s New Orleans Pelicans are already under fire after losing to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers on NBA Opening Night. A wave of criticism swept social media over his rotations, particularly the decision to leave Herb Jones off the court in the closing minutes. As the game slipped away, […]
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The scrappy New Orleans Pelicans dropped their season opener to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers, but Yves Missi provided a major silver lining in Jamahl Mosley’s official debut. Posting 13 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals against Ivica Zubac was impressive, but more importantly, it looked naturally easy for someone who started […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for ways to make Zion Williamson more dangerous beyond the paint. One game into the Jamahl Mosley era, that work is already producing results. Unfortunately, Williamson and Trey Murphy III were more effective from beyond the arc than inside it during an NBA Opening Night loss to Tyrese […]
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The Spurs stumbled 12-0 in their opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to a 0-1 record tied with several other winless teams. Victor Wembanyama recorded only one dunk, while Devin Vassell managed seven points on 25% shooting. The Thunder’s Chet Holmgren outscored Wembanyama 14-12 and blocked his shot, and bench scorer Jared McCain hit 6‑of‑8 from three, accounting for the decisive margin. Oklahoma’s superior three‑point shooting (13‑31) versus San Antonio’s (9‑37) proved the difference, despite the Spurs’ better free‑throw and two‑point percentages. The article breaks down the box score, turnovers and key performances to explain the 12‑point loss.
The Atlanta Hawks use the 8th overall pick from a 2025 draft trade with New Orleans to select Houston point guard Kingston Flemings. A former five‑star recruit, Flemings averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals at Houston, highlighted by a 42‑point freshman record game and a 38% three‑point rate. Compared to a young De’Aaron Fox, he offers playmaking and scrappy defense, qualities the Hawks need after Trae Young’s exit. The piece argues Flemings could become the Hawks’ floor general, facilitating stars like CJ McCollum, Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander‑Walker, while carving a niche as a facilitator rather than a pure scorer.