Yves Missi Set to Start Tuesday's Preseason Game Against Thunder

Yves Missi will start at center for the New Orleans Pelicans in Tuesday's preseason exhibition against the Oklahoma City Thunder, joining a starting unit featuring Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson. During his rookie campaign last season, Missi made 14 starts and averaged 7.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.9 blocks per contest as he looks to establish a permanent starting role.