Pelicans, Willie Green and Yves Missi

Pelicans' Yves Missi's debut gets eye-opening Willie Green praise
Pelicans rookie big man Yves Missi had his number called with Zion Williamson sidelined. It earned high praise from head coach Willie Green.
Pelicans' Willie Green loved how rookie Yves Missi played in NBA debut
With Zion Williamson out, Yves Missi was elevated into a larger role, and the rookie stepped up to help the Pelicans defeat the Bulls on Wednesday.
Pelicans practice report: Willie Green compares Javonte Green to recent New Orleans role players
Javonte Green will not be in the Pelicans’ starting group next week when his new club opens the regular season Wednesday vs. Chicago, but he shares some traits with at least a couple ex-New Orleans role players who filled significant roles.
Zion Williamson (illness) misses Pelicans' opener vs. Bulls
Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup for the club's regular-season opener against the Bulls on Wednesday night.
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Three rejections in NBA debut
The 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft made an impact at the rim in his debut, and Missi provided good all-around production. The 20-year-old Baylor product might not see this kind of workload on a regular basis,
Yves Missi's debut a silver lining for Pelicans in dispiriting opening win
While Dejounte Murray's hand fracture was an awful way for the Pelicans to begin the season, rookie center Yves Missi's production was a silver lining.
Pelicans’ Yves Missi Dazzles in NBA Debut
Drafted at No. 21 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Baylor’s Yves Missi was an unassuming pick for many. A raw, 6-foot-10 center who thrives on athleticism, Missi was thought of to be a project selection for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Dejounte Murray injury latest test for Pelicans, head coach Willie Green
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Pelicans are facing injury challenges right from the start of the 2024-25 season. With key ...
In huge season for Pelicans, coach Willie Green will be judged by how he adapts to his roster
NEW ORLEANS — You cannot debate the progress the New Orleans Pelicans have made under head coach Willie Green since he took ...
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Which lineup will Willie Green start next week? 'I have one in my head,' Pelicans coach says
The Pelicans have spent a good chunk of the preseason talking about how they want to play lineups without a traditional ...
Willie Green’s wife Terrah Green
Willie Green’s wife is Terrah Green. Willie had a long and respectable NBA career as a player. He had stopovers with several ...
Zion Williamson likely to make season debut on Friday
Head coach Willie Green said that Zion Williamson should be good to go Friday vs PortlandSource: x.com What’s the buzz on ...
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Pelicans coach Willie Green explains the key to making team's small-ball units work
According to Cleaning the Glass, the Pelicans played 630 possessions last season with Williamson as the team’s center. The ...
Pelicans practice report: Willie Green to use maximum of 10-man rotation
It’s honestly a great problem to have,” Green said. “To have a group that all competes and all our high-character guys, that all deserve an opportunity to play. They make my job harder, but that’s ...
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New Orleans Pelicans Willie Green Believes One Player Could Become Future Coach
The New Orleans Pelicans have a lot of talented young players on their roster that head coach Willie Green is excited for. Given their upside, some people believe with a few breaks, the Pelicans ...