2025-26 Season
YVES MISSI
2025-26 Season
YVES MISSI
Missi produces at an below average rate for a 20-minute workload.
Missi produces at an below average rate for a 20-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 16 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Yves Missi’s first 22 games were defined by a frustrating slide from an opening-night starter to an unreliable rotational afterthought. He occasionally flashed his physical ceiling, notably on 11/25 vs CHI when he logged 14 points and 14 rebounds off the bench for a +8.3 impact score. That high mark stemmed entirely from relentless glass-cleaning and highly efficient interior finishing on 7-of-11 shooting. He even found ways to be effective without scoring much, as seen on 12/12 vs POR. Despite scoring just five points in 13 minutes, he posted a +2.7 impact score because his eight rebounds created crucial second-chance opportunities for the second unit. However, those bright spots were routinely swallowed by outings where his offensive limitations cratered the lineup. Look no further than his spot start on 12/01 vs LAL, where he managed just two points on 1-for-5 shooting to generate a disastrous -17.4 impact score. Even with six rebounds in 24 minutes, his complete inability to space the floor or finish through contact dragged down the entire offense.
Yves Missi’s midseason stretch was defined by erratic, high-variance energy bursts off the bench, oscillating wildly between game-changing rebounding and complete invisibility. When he actually hit the glass, his low-usage profile became a massive asset. On 12/28 vs PHX, Missi managed just four points, but his relentless interior work yielded eight boards and a stellar +8.8 Impact score. He hit his absolute ceiling on 01/15 vs BKN, logging a monster 12-point, 12-rebound double-double with four assists to generate a staggering +13.0 Impact. However, when the rebounding dried up, his offensive limitations became glaring liabilities. Look no further than his 01/17 vs IND performance, where a measly two points on 1-of-3 shooting and just three rebounds dragged him down to a brutal -10.5 Impact. He remains a chaotic, purely situational big right now. If Missi isn't dominating the boards, his lack of scoring punch actively hurts the rotation.
This stretch was defined by maddening inconsistency as Missi bounced between the bench and the starting lineup, struggling to translate his raw physical tools into winning basketball. Look no further than his start on 03/19 vs LAC. He posted a robust line of 11 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists on perfect 5-for-5 shooting, yet bled value to the tune of a -7.3 Impact score. Those gaudy counting stats were ultimately empty calories, as poor defensive effort and slow rotations dragged his overall value into the red. Conversely, he occasionally found ways to drive winning without demanding the basketball. During a bench stint on 03/11 vs TOR, Missi scored just six points but generated a +3.9 Impact score by dominating the glass for 10 rebounds and providing the relentless hustle needed to extend possessions. He finally put the entire package together on 04/05 vs ORL. Logging a grueling 40 minutes, he racked up 18 points and 13 boards on 8-of-9 shooting, earning a massive +10.5 Impact score by anchoring the defense and bullying his way to high-percentage shots inside.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Struggling. Missi has posted negative impact in 76% of games this season. The production rarely outweighs the cost.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 56% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Missi consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 2 games. Longest cold streak: 12 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 67 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
66 games played
