Rod Walker

Fifteen years ago today, Kellen Moore (now the #Saints  head coach) was one of the four Heisman Trophy finalists.
Dec. 11, 2010

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.

“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

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#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

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.

Derik Queen with his first career triple double.
29 and 10 and 10 with 3:47 left (also 3 blocks)

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

#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.

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.

A big day for #Saints rookies ... including head coach Kellen Moore

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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

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.

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.

This was supposed to be Zion Williamson's get right season. So far, it hasn't been.

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I would keep these two teams 1 and 2 regardless of the outcome.

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.

Despite rumors, source says #Pelicans haven't had conversations about trading 3 core players

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Times-Pic sports cover, headline: BRING ON CFP featuring a photo of hyped up Tulane players

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

Edna Karr vs. St. Augustine

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.

Saints' stars Demario Davis, Cam Jordan have raised standard for pouring into New Orleans While Sundays in the Superdome are where Davis and Jordan get the loudest cheers, it’s the work they do outside the Dome on the other six days of the week that really deserves the kudos.

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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
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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

#Pelicans  using same lineup tonight as they did Tuesday against Timberwolves

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)

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."

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.

#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

#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.

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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The #Pelicans  3-18 start is the second worst after 21 games in franchise history.

The 2004-'05 Hornets started 2-19 and finished 18-64.

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.

#Pelicans didn't qualify for NBA Cup quarterfinals, so here are the 2 games added to schedule

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