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Lakers Eye Pelicans Center Yves Missi as Offseason Trade Target

Fresh reporting points to a cost-conscious bid for rim protection this summer.

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots a lay up against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel said Los Angeles plans to pursue a center and could potentially acquire Yves Missi for a first-round pick.
  • The Pelicans kept Missi through the deadline after discussing him in talks with the Bulls, positioning any deal for the offseason.
  • The Lakers made only a minor deadline move, sending Gabe Vincent and a pick to the Hawks for Luke Kennard.
  • Missi, a 6-foot-11 second-team All-Rookie selection, is averaging 5.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks on 53.8% shooting in 47 games this season.
  • On a four-year, $15.6 million rookie contract, Missi is viewed as a cap-friendly option whose rebounding and interior defense could fill a noted need.