Yves Missi Injury Status Update for April 7th, 2026
Yves Missi of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Yves was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 14th game Yves has missed this season.
Yves Missi Season Averages
Yves's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 65 games this season, he's averaging 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while playing 19.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 4.5 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Yves Missi
The numbers tell a clear story about Yves's value to the Pelicans. With Yves in the lineup this season, the team is 19-46. Without him, they've gone 6-8.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 19-46 | 6-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 113.2 | 112.0 | -1.1 |
| Def Rating | 117.7 | 116.2 | -1.6 |
| Net Rating | -4.6 | -4.1 | +0.4 |
| PPG | 114.5 | 116.6 | +2.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Yves Missi?
When Yves sits, other Pelicans players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Yves has been out this season, Zion Williamson has averaged 4.5 more points per game and 4.3 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +4.5 | FGA: +4.3
When Yves has been out this season, Trey Murphy III has averaged 2.6 more rebounds.
RPG: +2.6
Yves Missi Betting Trends
For bettors, Yves's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Pelicans's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Yves has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Missi) Saddiq Bey PTS OVER: 10-3 (+6.9u, 15.0 / -112 avg. line) Trey Murphy III STL OVER: 7-2 (+5.9u, 0.9 / -111 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Yves Missi's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Jazz @ Pelicans - April 7, 2026 Utah Jazz: Keyonte George (Out) Walker Kessler (Out) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out) New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Yves's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.