The Pelicans have started the Summer League 0- 2, suffering losses to the Timberwolves and Lakers. During these losses, it's very obvious that Yves Missi and Derik Queen will not be able to share the court to start the 2025-26 season. This has created yet another coaching/rotation struggle for Willie Green to have to work around.
Green was already set to have a tough time with rotations this season, as the team is extremely talented offensively but lacks two-way talent outside of Herb Jones. Green will have to become creative with his rotations and lineup combinations so that this group doesn't get exposed on the defensive end.