Lakers contact Pelicans about Yves Missi amid roster upgrades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans regarding Yves Missi. As the NBA's summer transaction cycle begins, the Lakers aim to strengthen their center spot. Following trades involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, Los Angeles' interest in the 22-year-old center reflects its need for a backup. Sources indicate the Pelicans have been resistant to trade offers for Missi, who averaged 5.7 points and 5.8 rebounds last season.
- •Lakers are interested in center Yves Missi of the Pelicans.
- •Missi averaged 5.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in his second NBA season.
- •The Pelicans reportedly have resisted trade offers for Missi.
- •Lakers aim to upgrade the center position during the summer transaction cycle.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have reportedly called Pelicans about Yves Missi
"The Lakers are actively hitting the phones in an attempt to upgrade at the center position.
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