Yves Missi, Alex Sarr Named Rookies of the Month

Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans and Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards have been recognized as the NBA's Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for December. Missi averaged 11.2 points, 10 rebounds, and led all rookies in total points and rebounds, marking the first time a Pelicans player has received the award since Zion Williamson in 2020. Sarr, meanwhile, averaged 13.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, becoming the first Wizard to earn the honor since Bradley Beal in 2013. Both players have demonstrated significant improvement, with Sarr notably enhancing his three-point shooting to 45.5%, a substantial rise from 19% early in the season. The recognition highlights their promising potential in the league, especially as Missi joins a select group of rookies averaging a double-double in a month. Both players are anticipated to make an impact in their upcoming matchup on Friday night.