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Missi remains out with a sprained right hand, freeing up additional minutes for Derik Queen. Queen started Tuesday’s win over the Jazz and nearly recorded a triple-double. The rookie should play plenty in New Orleans’ final two games of the season, regardless of Missi’s availability.

A sprained right hand will keep Missi out of Tuesday’s game. Rookie Derik Queen should play plenty in Tuesday’s matchup, which may feature a lot of points due to both teams being shorthanded.

Missi is dealing with a right hand sprain, and it could cost him Tuesday’s game. With Karlo Matković (back) already out, more work could be available for Derik Queen in the frontcourt.

Murphy will miss a second straight game, which should lead to another start for Yves Missi. He played 40 minutes on Sunday and contributed 18 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in the loss to Orlando. Missi should be a priority streaming option.

A starter in four of the Pelicans’ last five games, Missi recorded his fifth double-double of the season and first since March 19. Injuries to Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy have freed up minutes and a place in the starting lineup for the 6-foot-11 center, and he’s done some good things as a finisher and a defender. Missi’s fantasy outlook in 2026-27 depends on what the Pelicans decide to do at center. If they continue to go small when everyone’s healthy, Missi won’t have as high a ceiling.

The Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray or Trey Murphy for Sunday’s game. As a result, Fears and Missi move into the starting lineup.

Murphy is out after being listed as questionable on the Pelicans’ initial injury report. Yves Missi is likely to move into the starting lineup, which pushes Zion Williamson to his natural power forward position.

Murray, who did not play in Friday’s loss to the Kings, is dealing with a left hand contusion. The player most impacted by Murray’s availability is Yves Missi, who moved into the starting lineup the last time out. If Murray returns on Sunday, Missi will head to the bench.

While Murphy is available for the second game of the Pelicans’ back-to-back, Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is not. As a result, Missi moves into the starting lineup, which means that Murphy and Williamson should take more playmaking responsibilities for the starters.

Interestingly, Murphy was not under a minutes restriction on Thursday after missing three games with a sprained ankle. He played 36 minutes in Portland, which may be a clear sign that he won’t play in Friday’s game against the Kings. If Murphy sits, Yves Missi (six points, seven rebounds and one blocked shot) is likely to return to the starting five.