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Knicks want Yves Missi in a trade, but there's a Pelicans problem originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson in free agency to the Boston Celtics.
Now, they're trying to make up for it with a trade for New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi.
One problem: The Pelicans aren't interested.
This is what NBA insider Chris Haynes reported on Thursday afternoon:
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Missi, who is 6-foot-11 and 22 years old from Belgium, was the No. 21 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Baylor.
He made the All-Rookie Team when he averaged 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.
In 2025-26, injuries and ineffectiveness held Missi back, finishing with 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
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He'd bring a lot of the same traits that made Robinson a difference maker -- offensive rebounding and shot blocking leading the way.
The Pels don't have a great reason to trade him, though, unless the Knicks would be willing to part with a key piece. And New York probably isn't going to do that.
Maybe there's a third team to get involved to help facilitate this. Otherwise, the Knicks might miss out on a player they'd really like to add to their team.
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