Yves Missi absolutely exploded in the Pelicans’ season opener, dropping a monster 13 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks in 30 minutes as the team’s starting center. No joke, he was productive from tip-off and immediately showed why he’s a must-roster player for your fantasy team right now.
Missi’s Immediate Impact and Weekend Schedule
Seriously, that stat line? Off the charts for an opener! Missi didn’t just play, he took over, out-dueling Derik Queen who only got 18 minutes. While that five-assist number might not stick every single game, the overall production is undeniable. He’s also a better fit next to Zion Williamson than Queen, which means this starting gig looks rock-solid moving forward. The Pelicans have a back-to-back coming up this weekend. First, they face the Jazz, which means a matchup with Jaxson Hayes,another guy you might consider streaming. The second game is against the Nuggets, and yeah, going up against Nikola Jokić is a tough ask, but you can’t ignore Missi’s upside after that debut.
Key Streamers and Critical Injury Updates
Beyond Missi, there are other plays you gotta look at for the weekend. First, the injury report: Deni Avdija is questionable for his season opener with an ankle injury, and the No. 1 overall pick, AJ Dybantsa, won’t be making his debut just yet. Keep an eye on those situations.
Now for some immediate help:
* **Dennis Schröder, G, Charlotte Hornets:** With Coby White out due to a calf injury, Schröder got the start for Charlotte and balled out with 19 points, four rebounds, and six assists in 35 minutes during their win over the Nets. The Hornets went absolutely wild from deep, launching 48 three-pointers in that game. Last season, Golden State led the league with 44.1 attempts, so Charlotte is clearly going to let it fly. Schröder pushing the pace is huge until White is back, making him a strong short-term option.
* **Grayson Allen, G/F, Charlotte Hornets:** Allen didn’t start in place of the injured Kon Knueppel (hamstring), but he was fantastic off the bench. He poured in 21 points, three rebounds, four assists, and five triples! Again, the Hornets are bombing threes, and that means plenty of shots for Allen. He’s worth streaming until Knueppel is healthy. The Hornets have a tough weekend slate against the Hawks and Heat, but Allen’s offensive output could still be real.
* **Kris Dunn, G, LA Clippers:** The Clippers leaned on Dunn for playmaking, and he delivered with seven points, five rebounds, seven assists, three steals, two blocks, and two triples against the Kings. The scoring won’t be his primary thing, but those defensive stats are money. If he can consistently dish out dimes, he’s a valuable pickup.
One more thing to remember: You might want to avoid streaming players from the Celtics, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Thunder, Suns, and Trail Blazers this weekend. Why? They only play one game, so you’re missing out on extra production unless you’re in some super high-score or lock-in league. This weekend is stacked with action, so make sure you’re adjusting your lineups with these high-upside plays. Don’t leave those points on the bench!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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