Centers Yves Missi, Alex Sarr named Rookies of Month

Pelicans' center Yves Missi named Rookie of the Month for Western Conference
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Pelicans shootaround update: Yves Missi monthly rookie honor part of rapid progression
Missi held his own vs. the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun, finishing December with averages of 11.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks.
Pelicans' Yves Missi, Wizards' Alexandre Sarr named NBA Rookies of the Month
Pelicans center Yves Missi and Wizards center Alexandre Sarr have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for December.
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After a strong finish to 2024, rookie big men Yves Missi and Alexandre Sarr rise to No. 1 and 2, respectively. Yves Missi’s trek from being drafted at No. 21 overall last June to topping the first Kia Rookie Ladder of 2025 might seem a long and challenging one.
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Pelicans center Yves Missi is the new betting favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year
Rookie center Yves Missi, who’s only been playing organized basketball for about 4 to 5 years, is quickly ascending into one of the league’s better starting centers. He now is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year, according to BetGM.
Pelicans' Yves Missi Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December
Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans was awarded Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December as breakout season continues.
Pelicans’ Yves Missi named Western Conference Rookie of the Month
Pelicans center Yves Missi, who has steadily risen weekly, has been named Western Conference Rookie of the Year for December.
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After being named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month, Alexandre Sarr took the top spot in the latest Rookie Wire Power Rankings.
NBA Rookies of the Month (December): Alex Sarr & Yves Missi
Alex Sarr & Yves Missi. Washington Wizards Forward Alex Sarr and New Orleans Pelicans Center Yves Missi have been named the Kia NBA Eastern an
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