Rod Walker
@rodwalkernola.bsky.social
Sports columnist for The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate. We'll talk Saints, Pelicans and all the other hot topics in the 504 and beyond.
Mississippi made, Louisiana paid.
#39194ever
Mississippi made, Louisiana paid.
#39194ever
I would keep these two teams 1 and 2 regardless of the outcome.
December 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I would keep these two teams 1 and 2 regardless of the outcome.
Despite rumors, source says #Pelicans haven't had conversations about trading 3 core players
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Despite rumors, sources say Pelicans haven't had conversations about trading 3 core players
The New Orleans Pelicans have not had talks about trading Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy or Herb Jones, according to sources.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Despite rumors, source says #Pelicans haven't had conversations about trading 3 core players
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In Saturday's Times-Picayune: RMFW 🌊 Tulane dominates North Texas, holds on to win American Conference championship game
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December 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
In Saturday's Times-Picayune: RMFW 🌊 Tulane dominates North Texas, holds on to win American Conference championship game
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Tulane beats North Texas 34-21 and wins the American Conference championship for second time in 4 years.
Green Wave headed to the playoffs.
#RollWave
Green Wave headed to the playoffs.
#RollWave
December 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Tulane beats North Texas 34-21 and wins the American Conference championship for second time in 4 years.
Green Wave headed to the playoffs.
#RollWave
Green Wave headed to the playoffs.
#RollWave
Edna Karr vs. St. Augustine
State championship game
Saturday Dec. 13 in the Dome, 3:30 p.m.
State championship game
Saturday Dec. 13 in the Dome, 3:30 p.m.
December 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Edna Karr vs. St. Augustine
State championship game
Saturday Dec. 13 in the Dome, 3:30 p.m.
State championship game
Saturday Dec. 13 in the Dome, 3:30 p.m.
St. Augustine beats John Curtis 31-29 to advance to the state championship game for the first time since 1979.
December 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
St. Augustine beats John Curtis 31-29 to advance to the state championship game for the first time since 1979.
I was trying to think of which players on #Saints roster could do for the city all the things that Demario Davis and Cam Jordan have done.
I'm not really even sure if they still make players like that.
One day, the Saints (and the city) will need the next Demario and Cam
(Column below)
I'm not really even sure if they still make players like that.
One day, the Saints (and the city) will need the next Demario and Cam
(Column below)
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I was trying to think of which players on #Saints roster could do for the city all the things that Demario Davis and Cam Jordan have done.
I'm not really even sure if they still make players like that.
One day, the Saints (and the city) will need the next Demario and Cam
(Column below)
I'm not really even sure if they still make players like that.
One day, the Saints (and the city) will need the next Demario and Cam
(Column below)
Jeremiah Fears is on triple double watch with #Pelicans and Timberwolves tied 62-62 at the half.
Jeremiah Fears 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
Trey Murphy 11
Bryce McGowens 10
Jeremiah Fears 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
Trey Murphy 11
Bryce McGowens 10
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Jeremiah Fears is on triple double watch with #Pelicans and Timberwolves tied 62-62 at the half.
Jeremiah Fears 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
Trey Murphy 11
Bryce McGowens 10
Jeremiah Fears 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
Trey Murphy 11
Bryce McGowens 10
#Pelicans using same lineup tonight as they did Tuesday against Timberwolves
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#Pelicans using same lineup tonight as they did Tuesday against Timberwolves
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
#Pelicans injury report for Thursday vs. Timberwolves
OUT
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Yves Missi (right foot/ankle soreness)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Zion Williamson (right adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
OUT
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Yves Missi (right foot/ankle soreness)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Zion Williamson (right adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
#Pelicans injury report for Thursday vs. Timberwolves
OUT
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Yves Missi (right foot/ankle soreness)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Zion Williamson (right adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
OUT
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Yves Missi (right foot/ankle soreness)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Zion Williamson (right adductor strain)
QUESTIONABLE
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
I asked James Borrego today if they had any more clarity on when Zion's injury occurred.
"No clarity on that. I’m assuming the Golden State game."
"No clarity on that. I’m assuming the Golden State game."
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I asked James Borrego today if they had any more clarity on when Zion's injury occurred.
"No clarity on that. I’m assuming the Golden State game."
"No clarity on that. I’m assuming the Golden State game."
James Borrego on Karlo Matkovic. "He’s close. Hopefully we get him back tomorrow. If not, in the next couple days."
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
James Borrego on Karlo Matkovic. "He’s close. Hopefully we get him back tomorrow. If not, in the next couple days."
Rest in peace to Elden Campbell, who played in 41 games on the first New Orleans Hornets team in the 2002-‘03 season. Also played with Lakers, Pistons, Super Sonics and Nets.
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Rest in peace to Elden Campbell, who played in 41 games on the first New Orleans Hornets team in the 2002-‘03 season. Also played with Lakers, Pistons, Super Sonics and Nets.
#Pelicans fall to Timberwolves 149-142 in overtime. They'll play again here Thursday night.
Trey Murphy 33 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists
Saddiq Bey 22 points, 6 rebounds
Derik Queen 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
Jeremiah Fears 21 points, 5 assists
Trey Murphy 33 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists
Saddiq Bey 22 points, 6 rebounds
Derik Queen 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
Jeremiah Fears 21 points, 5 assists
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
#Pelicans fall to Timberwolves 149-142 in overtime. They'll play again here Thursday night.
Trey Murphy 33 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists
Saddiq Bey 22 points, 6 rebounds
Derik Queen 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
Jeremiah Fears 21 points, 5 assists
Trey Murphy 33 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists
Saddiq Bey 22 points, 6 rebounds
Derik Queen 21 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
Jeremiah Fears 21 points, 5 assists
#Pelicans starters tonight vs. Timberwolves
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
This is 15th different lineup. This is 22nd game of the season.
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
This is 15th different lineup. This is 22nd game of the season.
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
#Pelicans starters tonight vs. Timberwolves
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
This is 15th different lineup. This is 22nd game of the season.
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Bryce McGowens
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen
This is 15th different lineup. This is 22nd game of the season.
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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson will reportedly miss significant time after suffering another injury
Here’s what we know about the injury to Zion Williamson.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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#Pelicans didn't qualify for NBA Cup quarterfinals, so here are the 2 games added to schedule
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Pelicans didn't qualify for NBA Cup quarterfinals, so here are the 2 games added to schedule
The New Orleans Pelicans now know the two games that have been added to their schedule.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
#Pelicans didn't qualify for NBA Cup quarterfinals, so here are the 2 games added to schedule
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Baton Rouge schools introducing both of their coaches today….
Marshall Faulk at Southern University
Lane Kiffin at LSU
Marshall Faulk at Southern University
Lane Kiffin at LSU
December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Baton Rouge schools introducing both of their coaches today….
Marshall Faulk at Southern University
Lane Kiffin at LSU
Marshall Faulk at Southern University
Lane Kiffin at LSU
#Saints ‘ loss to Dolphins just one chapter in a whirlwind day for Louisiana football
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Rod Walker: Saints' loss to Dolphins just one chapter in a crazy day for Louisiana football
The New Orleans Saints lost to the Miami Dolphins on the same day that Tulane lost their head coach and LSU found theirs.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#Saints ‘ loss to Dolphins just one chapter in a whirlwind day for Louisiana football
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#Pelicans injury report for Saturday vs Warriors
Questionable
Trey Murphy (right elbow soreness)
Out
Jordan Hawkins (illness)
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Questionable
Trey Murphy (right elbow soreness)
Out
Jordan Hawkins (illness)
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
November 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#Pelicans injury report for Saturday vs Warriors
Questionable
Trey Murphy (right elbow soreness)
Out
Jordan Hawkins (illness)
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Questionable
Trey Murphy (right elbow soreness)
Out
Jordan Hawkins (illness)
Herb Jones (right calf strain)
Jordan Poole (left quad strain)
Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain)
Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture)
Lane Kiffin when asked after Egg Bowl victory if he has made up his mind….
“No I haven’t. I’ve got a lot of praying to do to figure that out tomorrow.”
“No I haven’t. I’ve got a lot of praying to do to figure that out tomorrow.”
November 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Lane Kiffin when asked after Egg Bowl victory if he has made up his mind….
“No I haven’t. I’ve got a lot of praying to do to figure that out tomorrow.”
“No I haven’t. I’ve got a lot of praying to do to figure that out tomorrow.”
Five things New Orleans sports fans should be thankful for during these tough times
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Rod Walker: Five things New Orleans sports fans should be thankful for during tough times
The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans are both struggling this season. But there are still things sports fans in New Orleans can be thankful for.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Five things New Orleans sports fans should be thankful for during these tough times
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On holidays like today, there is no reason to include me in a group chat with random numbers that I don’t recognize.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
November 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
On holidays like today, there is no reason to include me in a group chat with random numbers that I don’t recognize.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
Saddiq Bey with his third straight double double.
He's up to 18 and 10.
The Bey part of the trade doesn't get talked about enough.
He's up to 18 and 10.
The Bey part of the trade doesn't get talked about enough.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Saddiq Bey with his third straight double double.
He's up to 18 and 10.
The Bey part of the trade doesn't get talked about enough.
He's up to 18 and 10.
The Bey part of the trade doesn't get talked about enough.