EVOLUTION: Can Yves Missi SOLVE the New Orleans Pelicans' Center Crisis?

New Orleans Pelicans’ center Yves Missi dominates FIBA World Cup qualifying with Cameroon—could his breakout performance finally solve the Pelicans’ biggest roster issue at center? Jake Madison breaks down Missi’s eye-popping stats, his surge as a rim protector and rebounder, and why his continued development could be the answer New Orleans desperately needs. Updates on Christian Koloko and Karlo Matković’s international play, plus key insights into the team’s ongoing search for physicality in the paint, spotlight the Pelicans’ offseason priorities.   Bennedict Mathurin’s free agency status shifts as the Clippers withdraw their qualifying offer, paving the way for his $16 million deal with the Pelicans, pending an imminent trade involving Jordan Hawkins. Jake explores the ripple effects on New Orleans’ salary cap and long-term planning, examining future roster moves and potential challenges. The countdown of the top 25 Pelicans players continues, with fan favorite Jose Alvarado earning a spot for his relentless energy and iconic playoff moments.   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-pelicans/   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba #NewOrleansPelicans #ZionWilliamson #NBA #pelicans     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod   FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM     FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.