Will Despart

Will Despart

Joined: Aug 19, 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.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses attendees of a Cleveland WNBA event celebrating the return of professional women’s basketball to Ohio, Sept. 16, 2025, at Rocket Arena, in Cleveland.

Oct 3, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert talks during a presser before the start of game one of the 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Sep 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) waits for action to start before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) celebrates making a shot against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half during game one of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Sep 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is held back after being ejected during game three against the Phoenix Mercury of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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The WNBA announced Cheryl Reeve's fine for her Game 3 outburst, in addition to two fines for fellow coaches who showed support for Reeve's comments

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) looks on against the Phoenix Mercury in the second half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride had an emotional reaction to the team's heartbreaking season-ending Game 4 loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday

Sep 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is held back after being ejected during game three against the Phoenix Mercury of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will be suspended for Game 4 against the Phoenix Mercury

Sep 26, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) shields the ball from Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) during game three of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier went down with a devastating ankle injury in the closing moments of the team's pivotal Game 3 loss at Phoenix

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) holds the ball as Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) plays defense in the first half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas declined to comment on her run-in with Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier in Tuesday's instant classic Game 2

Sep 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams (10) looks on against the Phoenix Mercury in the first half during game one of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Minnesota Lynx star addressed a few key topics in her pregame media availability on Tuesday

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) looks on against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half during game one of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve brushed off Napheesa Collier's disappointing second place finish in the WNBA MVP voting

Jul 22, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) defends Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Stars from across the WNBA reacted to Natisha Hiedeman's viral appearance on the Studbudz stream on Monday

Aug 10, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard DiJonai Carrington (3) shoots the ball during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Lynx officially declared DiJonai Carrington's status for Sunday's playoff opener

Sep 9, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner (11), Minnesota Lynx forward Jessica Shepard (15), Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) and Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton (6) go for the rebound during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Minnesota Lynx forward Jessica Shepard spoke on the team's shorthanded loss to the Indiana Fever on Tuesday

Indiana Fever forward Makayla Timpson (21) and Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) double team Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever, 95-90.

The Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever are set to face at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday

Oct 11, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) celebrates her basket in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks in game two of the WNBA Finals at Target Center. The Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 79-60. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

Minnesota Lynx legend Maya Moore made a heartfelt and emotional speech upon her induction to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday