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.
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Moses Moody has made SEVEN 3-pointers.
There's 2:09 remaining in the first quarter.
There's 2:09 remaining in the first quarter.
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Moses Moody has made SEVEN 3-pointers.
There's 2:09 remaining in the first quarter.
There's 2:09 remaining in the first quarter.
November 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Steve Kerr on Willie Green, who was an assistant at Golden State. They saw each other last night.
“I’m disappointed for him & his family. He knows this is how things go when things don’t go well….. He’s grateful for the opportunity. I know he’ll get another chance because he’s a helluva coach.
“I’m disappointed for him & his family. He knows this is how things go when things don’t go well….. He’s grateful for the opportunity. I know he’ll get another chance because he’s a helluva coach.
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Steve Kerr on Willie Green, who was an assistant at Golden State. They saw each other last night.
“I’m disappointed for him & his family. He knows this is how things go when things don’t go well….. He’s grateful for the opportunity. I know he’ll get another chance because he’s a helluva coach.
“I’m disappointed for him & his family. He knows this is how things go when things don’t go well….. He’s grateful for the opportunity. I know he’ll get another chance because he’s a helluva coach.
James Borrego filled in for Willie Green twice.
Nov. 14, 2023: Beat Mavericks 131-110
March 30, 2025: Beat Hornets 98-94 (This was the last game the Pelicans won last season. They've gone 2-17 since that game)
Nov. 14, 2023: Beat Mavericks 131-110
March 30, 2025: Beat Hornets 98-94 (This was the last game the Pelicans won last season. They've gone 2-17 since that game)
November 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
James Borrego filled in for Willie Green twice.
Nov. 14, 2023: Beat Mavericks 131-110
March 30, 2025: Beat Hornets 98-94 (This was the last game the Pelicans won last season. They've gone 2-17 since that game)
Nov. 14, 2023: Beat Mavericks 131-110
March 30, 2025: Beat Hornets 98-94 (This was the last game the Pelicans won last season. They've gone 2-17 since that game)
No #Saints game today, but you can watch a pair of former Saints QBs at noon.
Jameis Winston starting for the Giants and Drew Brees calling the game.
Jameis Winston starting for the Giants and Drew Brees calling the game.
November 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
No #Saints game today, but you can watch a pair of former Saints QBs at noon.
Jameis Winston starting for the Giants and Drew Brees calling the game.
Jameis Winston starting for the Giants and Drew Brees calling the game.
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Willie Green's time in New Orleans will be remembered a lot like so many of the games he coached.
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Rod Walker: Willie Green era as Pelicans coach started strong, but fizzled out in the end
The New Orleans Pelicans fired Willie Green on Saturday. in his fifth season.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Willie Green's time in New Orleans will be remembered a lot like so many of the games he coached.
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Willie Green's time in New Orleans will be remembered a lot like so many of the games he coached.
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Rod Walker: Willie Green era as Pelicans coach started strong, but fizzled out in the end
The New Orleans Pelicans fired Willie Green on Saturday. in his fifth season.
www.nola.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Willie Green's time in New Orleans will be remembered a lot like so many of the games he coached.
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
He got off to a pretty good start. But things didn't go so well down the stretch....
My column on the Willie Green era as #Pelicans coach
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Jeremiah Fears was pretty confident yesterday that Oklahoma would beat Alabama
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Jeremiah Fears was pretty confident yesterday that Oklahoma would beat Alabama
Zion Williamson, who has missed the last six games with a left hamstring strain, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Borrego, when asked at practice earlier today, didn't say how soon Zion would return.
"When he’s on the floor, good things happen."
Borrego, when asked at practice earlier today, didn't say how soon Zion would return.
"When he’s on the floor, good things happen."
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Zion Williamson, who has missed the last six games with a left hamstring strain, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Borrego, when asked at practice earlier today, didn't say how soon Zion would return.
"When he’s on the floor, good things happen."
Borrego, when asked at practice earlier today, didn't say how soon Zion would return.
"When he’s on the floor, good things happen."
Trey Murphy:”Don’t give up on us.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Trey Murphy:”Don’t give up on us.”
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James Borrego will serve as interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after the firing of Willie Green
5 things to know about New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego
James Borrego will serve as interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after the firing of Willie Green
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November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
James Borrego will serve as interim head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans after the firing of Willie Green
Jeremiah Fears finishes with 8 steals, one shy of Chris Paul’s franchise record. He also had 19 points.
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Jeremiah Fears finishes with 8 steals, one shy of Chris Paul’s franchise record. He also had 19 points.
#Pelicans starters vs. Lakers
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Kevon Looney
It's the fifth straight time the Pels have used that starting five.
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Kevon Looney
It's the fifth straight time the Pels have used that starting five.
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#Pelicans starters vs. Lakers
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Kevon Looney
It's the fifth straight time the Pels have used that starting five.
Jeremiah Fears
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Saddiq Bey
Kevon Looney
It's the fifth straight time the Pels have used that starting five.
Whether you liked or didn’t like what Gayle Benson said, it’s refreshing that she at least said something,
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Whether you liked or didn’t like what Gayle Benson said, it’s refreshing that she at least said something,
Gayle Benson backs #Saints GM Mickey Loomis, pushing back against fans' criticism
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Gayle Benson backs Saints GM Mickey Loomis, pushing back against fans' criticism
Gayle Benson was forceful in her defense of Saints GM Mickey Loomis. Here's what she said in an exclusive interview with Jeff Duncan.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Gayle Benson backs #Saints GM Mickey Loomis, pushing back against fans' criticism
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Willie Green on if #Pelicans forward Zion Williamson could return to play on this home stand:
“We’ll see. I’m definitely hopeful. I’ll continue to listen to the advice of our medical group as well as Z.”
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“We’ll see. I’m definitely hopeful. I’ll continue to listen to the advice of our medical group as well as Z.”
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Pelicans provide update on Zion Williamson, who has missed last 5 games with hamstring injury
Pelicans' forward Zion Williamson has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury. Here's the latest update.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Willie Green on if #Pelicans forward Zion Williamson could return to play on this home stand:
“We’ll see. I’m definitely hopeful. I’ll continue to listen to the advice of our medical group as well as Z.”
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
“We’ll see. I’m definitely hopeful. I’ll continue to listen to the advice of our medical group as well as Z.”
www.nola.com/sports/pelic...
Willie Green on Derik Queen coming off the bench.
"He gives us a boost in our second unit. We definitely have seen the numbers and we like what we're seeing in Derik. He's been consistently doing that.”
"He gives us a boost in our second unit. We definitely have seen the numbers and we like what we're seeing in Derik. He's been consistently doing that.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Willie Green on Derik Queen coming off the bench.
"He gives us a boost in our second unit. We definitely have seen the numbers and we like what we're seeing in Derik. He's been consistently doing that.”
"He gives us a boost in our second unit. We definitely have seen the numbers and we like what we're seeing in Derik. He's been consistently doing that.”
#Pelicans fall to Blazers 125-117.
Derik Queen 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Trey Murphy 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Pels drop to 2-9
Up next:
Friday: Lakers
Sunday: Warriors
Monday: Thunder
Wednesday: Nuggets
Derik Queen 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Trey Murphy 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Pels drop to 2-9
Up next:
Friday: Lakers
Sunday: Warriors
Monday: Thunder
Wednesday: Nuggets
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
#Pelicans fall to Blazers 125-117.
Derik Queen 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Trey Murphy 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Pels drop to 2-9
Up next:
Friday: Lakers
Sunday: Warriors
Monday: Thunder
Wednesday: Nuggets
Derik Queen 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Trey Murphy 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Pels drop to 2-9
Up next:
Friday: Lakers
Sunday: Warriors
Monday: Thunder
Wednesday: Nuggets