In Friday’s preseason win over Melbourne United, Yves Missi contributed six points, eight rebounds, one assist, and three blocks off the bench, with Kevon Looney starting. Although Missi logged more minutes, his bench role raises questions for fantasy managers as regular season approaches. The presence of highly-touted rookie Derik Queen, post-recovery from wrist surgery, adds further complexity to the Pelicans’ rotation dynamics, signaling possible shifts in playing time distribution.