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Terrence Shannon Jr. or Yves Missi

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Terrence Shannon Jr.

Terrence Shannon Jr.

SG • Minnesota Timberwolves MIN
Yves Missi

Yves Missi

C • New Orleans Pelicans NO
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Shannon Jr. over Missi

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Shannon Jr. ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.8
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
41.3 0.447 0.844 0.35 6.3 2 7.3 5.8 5.3 16.4 7.3 0.9 3.4 1.9 0.01 0 4.1 4 3.5 0 21.8 1 2 10.8
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Terrence Shannon Jr.

Terrence Shannon Jr. Positioned for Expanded Bench Role in Minnesota

Terrence Shannon Jr. enters his third NBA campaign poised for an expanded reserve role. After spending his summer focusing on right-hand finishing to diversify his scoring, he sits second on Minnesota's shooting guard depth chart behind franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. With Donte DiVincenzo sidelined, Shannon should see steady rotational opportunities off the bench.

Our models project Shannon to average 18.2 minutes, 8.5 points, and 13.5 fantasy points per game across 71 appearances. While his scoring efficiency remains solid with a projected 39.1% mark from beyond the arc, playing behind elite backcourt usage limits his overall offensive ceiling.

Currently rostered in roughly 5% of leagues, Shannon is primarily a deep-league asset or situational streamer for scoring depth. Unless injuries open substantial minutes in Minnesota's backcourt, his fantasy viability will largely remain tied to deeper formats.

Updated 3 days ago

Latest News Terrence Shannon Jr.
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Missi over Shannon Jr.

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Missi ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 19.1
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
62.5 0.545 0.554 0 0 0 7.8 5.6 3.3 14.5 7.9 8.3 10.8 1.5 0.32 0 5.4 19 4 5 19 1 2.8 19.1
MIN FG% FT% 3P% 3PM 3PA 2PM FTA FTM FGA FGM OREB DREB A/T DD TD PF REB AST BLK PTS STL TO FPTS
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Outlook Yves Missi

Yves Missi 2026-27 Season Outlook: Reserve Rim Protection

Missi enters his third NBA campaign operating as the primary backup center behind starter Derik Queen in New Orleans. Following a productive late-summer run with Cameroon where he flashed potent interior production, the 22-year-old big man holds a clear second-unit role anchored by energy and defense.

Our models project Missi for 20.1 fantasy points and 22.6 minutes per game across 72 projected appearances. While his scoring remains modest at 7.0 points on 56.8% shooting from the floor, he offers reliable low-end category utility by contributing 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per night.

Currently rostered in about 12% of leagues, Missi is best viewed as a streaming target or deep-league specialist for managers chasing swats. His usage is capped while backing up Queen, but any frontcourt absence would immediately elevate his per-minute rebounding and rim-protecting value.

Updated 3 days ago

Latest News Yves Missi
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Terrence Shannon Jr.
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Yves Missi
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PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on the past 7 days

PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Terrence Shannon Jr.
OWN
 
4%
+4.08 compared to last week
START
 
0%
0 compared to last week
OWN/START Yves Missi
OWN
17%
+1.29 compared to last week
START
 
4%
+1.61 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Terrence Shannon Jr.
92nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Yves Missi
38th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Terrence Shannon Jr.

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 92nd among SG's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 86th with 518 total points (9.96 avg).
  • He is currently 3129 points behind the leader: Donovan Mitchell
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 10.

    • Performance Stats

  • Assists per game numbers are 0 apg this month.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 40 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: +4.72, APG: +0.58, RPG: +0.76, MPG: +9.65 STLS: +0.23 BLKS: --0.03
Breakdown Yves Missi

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 38th among C's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 38th with 1155 total points (17.50 avg).
  • He is currently 3071 points behind the leader: Nikola Jokic
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • His average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 17.5.

    • Performance Stats

  • Assists per game numbers are 0 apg.
  • He does not have enough rebounds this month to be analyzed. This could be due to an injury.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 15 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: PPG: -2.48, APG: +0.05, RPG: -1.48, MPG: --4.2 STLS: --0.16 BLKS: +0.33
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Terrence Shannon Jr.

No Injury Reported

Injury Yves Missi

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Terrence Shannon Jr.
DateOpponentResult
No games scheduled this week
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Yves Missi
DateOpponentResult
No games scheduled this week
Week Today Home Away
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS GP
0
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Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Terrence Shannon Jr.
8.91
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Yves Missi
12.26
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Terrence Shannon Jr.
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
24-25 MIN 34 9.9 .483 .355 .810 4.1 1.0 1.5 0.1 0.2 0.4
25-26 MIN 46 12.4 .460 .398 .816 6.2 0.8 1.2 0.0 0.3 0.5
3-YEAR AVG 28 11.2 .472 .386 .835 5.4 0.9 1.3 0.1 0.3 0.5
Totals 91 12.0 .453 .361 .843 5.8 0.9 1.4 0.1 0.3 0.5
Career Yves Missi
YEAR TEAM GP M FG% 3P% FT% PPG AST REB BLK STL TO
24-25 NO 72 26.3 .554 .0 .623 9.2 1.4 8.2 1.3 0.5 1.1
25-26 NO 66 19.2 .544 .0 .559 5.7 1.3 5.8 1.5 0.3 0.8
3-YEAR AVG 46 22.9 .550 .0 .601 7.5 1.3 7.1 1.4 0.4 1.0
Totals 138 22.9 .550 .0 .601 7.5 1.3 7.1 1.4 0.4 1.0
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