In a recent Sports Illustrated article, the Pelicans would acquire a veteran rim protector in exchange for their second-year big man.
All offseason, Joe Dumars and the New Orleans Pelicans front office have been pointing to the fact that second-year big man Yves Missi could potentially be on the move.
Missi made the NBA's All-Rookie second team after posting averages of 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game last season. However, despite coming off an impressive 1st season, Dumars traded up to draft Derik Queen in the lottery and also signed Kevon Looney to a two-year deal in free agency.