Overview
- Missi left the Pelicans’ game after a collision that injured his left knee when Jaxson Hayes fell into his leg following a blocked shot.
- He grabbed his knee in visible pain, could not put weight on the leg and was carried off the court for further care.
- Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley said Missi will be reevaluated in Denver and the team is awaiting the results of medical testing.
- If Missi misses time, Derik Queen is the likely candidate to take the starting role and Karlo Matkovic could see increased bench minutes.
- Missi is a former first-round pick who reclaimed a starting spot this fall after a strong season opener and will be eligible for a rookie-scale extension next offseason, so his health has both short-term and roster implications.