Will Despart

Will Despart

Joined: May 16, 2025

Will Despart is a Las Vegas-based sportswriter who covers the NBA for OnSI. He also writes for Ballislife and handles multiple beats for The Sporting Tribune, including the Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders. His reporting has been featured in newspapers across the country through the Field Level Media news wire.

Oct 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) arrives from the bus before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) shoots a half court shot during media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2), guard Jordan Poole (3), and forward Zion Williamson (1) take part in media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Pelicans could be a very fun team to watch with Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole

Sep 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) speaks during the media day press conference at Hotel X. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram took a light-hearted shot at his former team's fanbase in his first media day with his new team

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts after a half court shot during media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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Jordan Poole revealed a telling message after reuniting with his former Golden State Warriors teammate in New Orleans

Sep 23, 2025; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) takes part in media day at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson commented on his sleek new frame he brought to training camp

Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green reacts in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Pelicans have a trio of intriguing trade prospects heading into the 2025-26 season

June 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (21) during the second quarter in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 108-85 to complete a four-game sweep. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins claimed one New York Knicks superstar in particular is under the most pressure to win in the league

Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Former New Orleans Pelicans center Kendrick Perkins revealed a shocking turn of events after giving a controversial take on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mar 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick at press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Recently hired Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Nate McMillan revealed what led to accepting a job with the team

Apr 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors small forward Brandon Ingram (3) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

NBA insider Tim Legler explained why the Brandon Ingram could be a concern for the Toronto Raptors this season

Mar 17, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (44) is called for a flagrant foul against Washington Wizards forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) during the second half of the game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans announced the signing of former Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer

Dec 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) gathers teammates including New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) for a huddle as the team falls behind against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Bill Simmons had harsh words for the New Orleans Pelicans organization and its fans in a recent episode of The BS Podcast

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jeremiah Fears arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Fans across social media reacted to Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears' new tattoo this week