"Drafted No. 21 by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2024 NBA Draft class, Yves Missi had an encouraging rookie season. He averaged 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game, making All-Rookie second team alongside current Heat center Kel'el Ware. Needless to say, the Baylor alum's second season has been more uneven. And he could reportedly be on the chopping block, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line."
""At the bottom of the West, New Orleans has definitely left rival teams with the impression that it is willing to part with both Missi and fellow former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins," Fischer wrote. "After consistently swatting away interest in highly coveted swingmen Trey Murphy III (who has scored at least 30 points in four of his past five games) and Herb Jones.""
Miami is 22-20 and occupying the East's No. 8 seed while aiming to avoid the play-in for a fourth straight year. The team opened 14-7 but has been inconsistent, beating top conference teams and suffering surprising losses. Trade speculation centers on stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, but frontcourt depth remains a pressing need. Yves Missi posted 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks as a rookie and earned All-Rookie second team honors. New Orleans appears open to trading Missi, presenting a timely opportunity for Miami to bolster its interior presence.
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