Varun Shankar
@byvarunshankar.bsky.social
Covering the Wizards for The Washington Post. He/him
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On an improved Alex Sarr taking on a common comparison: Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley.
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On an improved Alex Sarr taking on a common comparison: Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley.
After Alex Sarr’s first year, he faced major questions about his game.
Top among them: Was the Washington Wizards prospect a big man or just a tall one?
Early in Year Two, he’s made a drastic turn toward the former. On a shift in play style and a jump in effectiveness. Link 👇🏾
Top among them: Was the Washington Wizards prospect a big man or just a tall one?
Early in Year Two, he’s made a drastic turn toward the former. On a shift in play style and a jump in effectiveness. Link 👇🏾
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
After Alex Sarr’s first year, he faced major questions about his game.
Top among them: Was the Washington Wizards prospect a big man or just a tall one?
Early in Year Two, he’s made a drastic turn toward the former. On a shift in play style and a jump in effectiveness. Link 👇🏾
Top among them: Was the Washington Wizards prospect a big man or just a tall one?
Early in Year Two, he’s made a drastic turn toward the former. On a shift in play style and a jump in effectiveness. Link 👇🏾
On Bilal Coulibaly’s return against OKC and what it means for the Wizards perimeter defense (hint: in an ideal world, it’ll wreck games like the Thunder’s).
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On Bilal Coulibaly’s return against OKC and what it means for the Wizards perimeter defense (hint: in an ideal world, it’ll wreck games like the Thunder’s).
That’s… not Kyshawn George
(Its Keshon Gilbert)
(Its Keshon Gilbert)
October 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
That’s… not Kyshawn George
(Its Keshon Gilbert)
(Its Keshon Gilbert)
Bilal Coulibaly warms up. The third-year wing makes his season debut tonight.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Bilal Coulibaly warms up. The third-year wing makes his season debut tonight.
What’s a slightly aggressive prediction you have about the Wizards
@chasedcsports.bsky.social says Tre Johnson could easily break the Wizards rookie 3p record.
That and more on the latest episode of Everybody Eats. Listen or watch using the links below
@chasedcsports.bsky.social says Tre Johnson could easily break the Wizards rookie 3p record.
That and more on the latest episode of Everybody Eats. Listen or watch using the links below
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
What’s a slightly aggressive prediction you have about the Wizards
@chasedcsports.bsky.social says Tre Johnson could easily break the Wizards rookie 3p record.
That and more on the latest episode of Everybody Eats. Listen or watch using the links below
@chasedcsports.bsky.social says Tre Johnson could easily break the Wizards rookie 3p record.
That and more on the latest episode of Everybody Eats. Listen or watch using the links below
Pregame work for Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson
October 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Pregame work for Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson
Here's video of Whitmore's three and Keefe's displeasure with him after taking the TO.
October 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Here's video of Whitmore's three and Keefe's displeasure with him after taking the TO.
Nice ovation from Bucks fans when Khris Middleton is announced. Also peep Bub Carrington’s intensity in the pregame huddle.
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Nice ovation from Bucks fans when Khris Middleton is announced. Also peep Bub Carrington’s intensity in the pregame huddle.
Scene from the end of today’s Wizards practice, featuring a rare Ted Leonsis sighting (black sweater, chatting w McCollum)
October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Scene from the end of today’s Wizards practice, featuring a rare Ted Leonsis sighting (black sweater, chatting w McCollum)
What do people mean when they say Kyshawn George plays with good feel? Here’s a telling example from the Wizards preseason game vs. the Knicks.
From Everybody Eats: A Washington Wizards Podcast, check it out!
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From Everybody Eats: A Washington Wizards Podcast, check it out!
linktr.ee/byvarunshankar
October 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What do people mean when they say Kyshawn George plays with good feel? Here’s a telling example from the Wizards preseason game vs. the Knicks.
From Everybody Eats: A Washington Wizards Podcast, check it out!
linktr.ee/byvarunshankar
From Everybody Eats: A Washington Wizards Podcast, check it out!
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Good stuff from Alex Sarr here. Pistons playing without a center and try and guard him with Tobias Harris.
Sarr cannot allow teams to consistently get away w guarding him with wings. He recognizes the mismatch and calls for the ball — drives hard on the catch and draws a foul.
Sarr cannot allow teams to consistently get away w guarding him with wings. He recognizes the mismatch and calls for the ball — drives hard on the catch and draws a foul.
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Good stuff from Alex Sarr here. Pistons playing without a center and try and guard him with Tobias Harris.
Sarr cannot allow teams to consistently get away w guarding him with wings. He recognizes the mismatch and calls for the ball — drives hard on the catch and draws a foul.
Sarr cannot allow teams to consistently get away w guarding him with wings. He recognizes the mismatch and calls for the ball — drives hard on the catch and draws a foul.
Alex Sarr’s first bucket of the preseason could be an encouraging sign of his offensive approach.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Alex Sarr’s first bucket of the preseason could be an encouraging sign of his offensive approach.
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The Sarr brothers share the court
October 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Sarr brothers share the court
Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George warm up pregame.
October 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George warm up pregame.
The Wizards are poised to make great use of the G League, @joshrobbins.bsky.social explains on the latest episode of @everybodyeatspod.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Wizards are poised to make great use of the G League, @joshrobbins.bsky.social explains on the latest episode of @everybodyeatspod.bsky.social
A snippet from Bilal Coulibaly's player preview on the @EverbodyEatsPod podcast. Listen now!
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October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A snippet from Bilal Coulibaly's player preview on the @EverbodyEatsPod podcast. Listen now!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2crLXw3...
YouTube: youtube.com/@everybodyea...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2crLXw3...
YouTube: youtube.com/@everybodyea...
The NBA season is a marathon. Part of the learning process for rookies — like Wizards guard Tre Johnson — is figuring out when to work and when to rest.
A funny moment in that journey from today’s post-practice availability.
A funny moment in that journey from today’s post-practice availability.
October 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The NBA season is a marathon. Part of the learning process for rookies — like Wizards guard Tre Johnson — is figuring out when to work and when to rest.
A funny moment in that journey from today’s post-practice availability.
A funny moment in that journey from today’s post-practice availability.
Alex Sarr with some shooting at the end of today’s Wizards practice. Has been limited so far with a calf injury, will ask Keefe for an update.
October 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Alex Sarr with some shooting at the end of today’s Wizards practice. Has been limited so far with a calf injury, will ask Keefe for an update.
Will Dawkins — a huge Bills fan — attended last nights game and ran into a Wiz-Bulls (what a combo) fan on the way back.
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Will Dawkins — a huge Bills fan — attended last nights game and ran into a Wiz-Bulls (what a combo) fan on the way back.
Welcome to Dunbar HS where the Wizards are going through some drills in an open practice.
October 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Welcome to Dunbar HS where the Wizards are going through some drills in an open practice.