Will Despart

Joined: Aug 15, 2025

Will Despart is a Las Vegas-based sportswriter who covers the WNBA 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.

Sep 17, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; SAP Center during the fourth quarter of the Golden State Valkryies vs. Minnesota Lynx game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Jun 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) dribbles against the Indiana Fever during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Aug 19, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) looks on against the Phoenix Mercury in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts after no call against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Sep 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) reacts after a call during the third quarter against the New York Liberty at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Golden State Valkyries star Kate Martin is returning to Unrivaled for a second season

Aug 11, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes (15) gives a post-game interview after the game against the Connecticut Sun at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Golden State Valkyries star Tiffany Hayes made revealing comments after the team's first-round loss to the Minnesota Lynx

Jun 1, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (center) cheers during the third quarter of the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors guard Brandon Podziemski wrote a passionate Players Tribune article in support of the Golden State Valkyries ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Game 2

Sep 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase signals to her team in the second quarter against the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The WNBA fined Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase following her critique of the officiating following Monday's Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Lynx

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to volunteers gathered Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of the WNBA’s Changemaker Day held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The community service initiative is hosted by the WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee, Project Period Indy and Indy Hygiene Hub.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert gave the Golden State Valkyries credit for a historic inaugural season

Jun 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) reacts with guard Veronica Burton (left) after making a three point basket against the Las Vegas Aces to end the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin reacted to Veronica Burton's award win

Aug 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase shouts directions to the team in the third quarter against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Golden State Valkyries announced an important roster decision on Monday as a key player returns from injury

Aug 28, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (not in uniform) cheers from the bench in the third quarter against the Washington Mystics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionsecu was ruled out for Tuesday's Liberty at Valkyries game with a lingering toe injury

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) greets Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Golden State Valkyries at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark sent a message to her good friend and former Iowa teammate, Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin, on Monday.