Varun Shankar
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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 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
Bilal Coulibaly warms up. The third-year wing makes his season debut tonight.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 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
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Pregame work for Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson
October 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Here's video of Whitmore's three and Keefe's displeasure with him after taking the TO.
October 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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
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
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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October 17, 2025 at 5:37 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.
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George warm up pregame.
October 12, 2025 at 5:43 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
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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
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.
October 7, 2025 at 6:30 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.
October 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM