Rod Walker
rodwalkernola.bsky.social
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
As crazy as this would've sounded 6 weeks ago, #Saints have shot at 7-win season

www.nola.com/sports/saint...
Rod Walker: As crazy as this would've sounded 6 weeks ago, Saints have shot at 7-win season
The New Orleans Saints started the season 1-8. After back-to-back wins and a schedule that gets friendlier, can Saints get to 7 wins?
www.nola.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Zion Williamson came off the bench for first time in his career Sunday in #Pelicans  victory over Chicago Bulls. James Borrego explains why.

www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Zion Williamson came off the bench for first time in victory over Chicago Bulls. Here's why.
Zion Williamson came off the bench in Sunday's win over the Chicago Bulls. Pelicans' interim head coach James Borrego explains why.
www.nola.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Devin Neal (hamstring) questionable to return
December 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Karr-St. Aug wasn't close, but it was a win for the Cougars, Corey Adams and the city.

www.nola.com/sports/high_...
Rod Walker: Karr-St. Aug wasn't close, but it was a win for the Cougars, Corey Adams and the city
Edna Karr beat St. Augustine 49-14, but really there were no losers.
www.nola.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM
#Pelicans Zion Williamson upgraded to 'questionable' , could return Sunday vs. Bulls

www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Pelicans' Zion Williamson upgraded to 'questionable' and could return Sunday vs. Bulls
New Orleans Pelicans' forward Zion Williamson has been upgraded to "questionable" for Pelicans' game vs. Chicago Bulls.
www.nola.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Wishing every one a happy Karr vs. St. Augustine Day!!
December 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NFC South

Panthers 7-6
Bucs 7-7
Falcons 5-9
#Saints  3-10
December 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#Pelicans  starters tonight vs. Blazers

Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen

Jordan Poole, who is available, will come off the bench.
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#Pelicans  fans who plan to go to tonight’s game against the Blazers, keep in mind that there are also football state championship games taking place at the Superdome today. So you may want to leave home a little earlier than usual.
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My five faves on the Jazz Fest lineup (in no order)

Nas
The Black Keys
Teddy Swims
Isley Brothers
Alabama Shakes

www.nola.com/gambit/event...
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 lineup announced: Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Lorde to perform
The 2026 Jazz Fest lineup is out now. Who are you most excited to see?
www.nola.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
St. Augustine High School won its first LHSAA state championship in 1975.
Fifty years later, that team is hoping history repeats itself.

www.nola.com/sports/high_...
December 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
How many games do you think the #OKCThunder will win this regular season?

A. 60-65

B. 66-70

C. 71-75

D. 76 or more
December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Fifteen years ago today, Kellen Moore (now the #Saints  head coach) was one of the four Heisman Trophy finalists.
Dec. 11, 2010
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“He played his ass off.” DeAndre Jordan on Derik Queen’s first triple double.

Derik Queen's first triple double latest example of just how special the #Pelicans' rookie is

www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Derik Queen's first triple double latest example of just how special the Pelicans' rookie is
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen recorded his first career triple double Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs.
www.nola.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#Pelicans  fall to Spurs 135-132.
Seventh straight loss.
Queen finishes with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 blocked shots.
Trey Murphy with 32 points.

Pels (3-22) host Blazers Thursday
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Derik Queen is first rookie in NBA history with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 blocks.

He’s up to a career high 31 points.
December 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Derik Queen with his first career triple double.
29 and 10 and 10 with 3:47 left (also 3 blocks)
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This is not a typo.
#Pelicans  outscored Spurs 45-23 in the third.
Pels lead 102-100.
What a third quarter by Derik Queen.
21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds

For the game, Queen has 25 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists
December 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
#Pelicans  starters vs. Spurs
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Derik Queen

Second time this season they've used this lineup.
Lost to Warriors 124-106 last time they used this one.
December 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A big day for #Saints rookies ... including head coach Kellen Moore

www.nola.com/sports/rod_w...
Rod Walker: A big day for Saints rookies ... including head coach Kellen Moore
First-year Saints' head coach Kellen Moore gets a signature 24-20 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
www.nola.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The #Saints  have never lost to the Bucs 4 times in a row.

A gritty effort made sure it didn't happen today.

Final: #Saints  24, Bucs 20
December 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Tulane at Ole Miss
Saturday,December 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Winner plays Georgia in Sugar Bowl on January 1 at 7 p.m.
December 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This was supposed to be Zion Williamson's get right season. So far, it hasn't been.

www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Rod Walker: This was supposed to be Zion Williamson's get right season. So far, it hasn't been.
This was supposed to be the season that it all came together for Zion Williamson. Instead, it's been more of the same for the Pelicans' forward.
www.nola.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I would keep these two teams 1 and 2 regardless of the outcome.
December 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM