The most recent Locked On episode from the last 30 days that directly mentions Yves Missi.
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Oct 10, 2026New Orleans Pelicans Fantasy Basketball Preview [26/27 NBA Season]
OVERVIEW The episode breaks down the tangled rotation, role questions, and fantasy basketball values for the New Orleans Pelicans, focusing on practical implications for standard leagues. I walk through the pros and risks of targeting players like Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, and several high-variance bench guys, emphasizing how uncertainty and usage clashes can inflate or destroy fantasy upside. KEY TAKEAWAYS Trey Murphy III is being overrated where ranked in the 20s on Yahoo; his 2023-24 line was highly dependent on minutes and usage unlikely to repeat with Dejounte Murray and other high-usage teammates now healthy and involved. He's more appropriately targeted in the 40s for category leagues and the 50s or later in points leagues. Dejounte Murray remains a solid value relative to ADP in the 60s on both Yahoo and ESPN, but his top-30 upside is capped due to probable lower minutes and the Pelicans' crowded guard rotation. He should safely beat his ADP, but don't expect a massive leap. Zion Williamson's role and fantasy ceiling look capped at last season's levels or below, with declined usage, minutes, and assist rates. He is best drafted in the 50-70 range of points leagues, and there's little reason for optimism in category formats. Neither Herb Jones nor New Year's Yves MIssi should be prioritized except for specialist needs; Jones only provides steals (and maybe less than 27 minutes), while Misi is a low-usage blocks-and-boards option with capped upside. Saddiq Bey, Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremiah Fears, and Derrick Queen all present late-round or stash interest, but their minutes, usage, and developmental priority are highly uncertain. The bench is overloaded with volume scorers, limiting the path to consistent standard-league value for any one. Derik Queen profiles as the Pelicans' best per-minute fantasy producer if minutes ever open up (e.g., via a Zion injury or trade), making him a better stash or best-ball target than a standard-league lock. The team's chaotic roster construction, defensive liabilities, and unclear management direction add considerable downside and volatility for fantasy drafters betting on stable roles. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Pelicans Context and Rotation Questions 4:54 Projected Starting Lineup 5:36 Trey Murphy Fantasy Outlook 7:57 Dejounte Murray Analysis 9:16 Zion Williamson Value 14:11 Herb Jones and Yves Missi Roles 17:09 Bench Rotation Uncertainty 19:04 Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey, and Late-Round Options 22:40 Derik Queen's Upside and Risk 27:35 Bennedict Mathurin, Jordan Poole, and Deep Bench 30:30 Preferred Targets, Fades, and Swing Picks 31:53 Injury Updates and Schedule Impact 33:48 Closing Thoughts Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA . KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Visit Josh Lloyd Fantasy for more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
