The Washington Post's Wizards beat writer Varun Shankar joins Matt Modderno to break down what he's heard and seen from the Wizards so far. They cover major takeaways from media day, observations from practice, Jordan Poole having a blank slate, which big men are likely to be in the rotation, and the likely starting five. They also discuss how the rookies have looked, realistic expectations for Bilal Coulibaly in Year 2, which player has been a pleasant surprise in camp, and the Capital City Go-Go's new GM Johnathan Wall. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to cover Evan Fournier turning down a two-year deal for mentoring the Wizards young players to instead go overseas, Jonas Valacuinas's value as a trade asset, Brian Keefe's recent comments on the Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards assistant coaches taking G League jobs elsewhere, and Johnny Davis working out with Drew Hanlen. In a new segment called, "Old Guys Saying Hater Sh*t," they discuss Rasheed Wallace saying Anthony Edwards isn't better than Derrick McKey, Gilbert Arenas saying a player with 20 assists didn't dominate a game, and Shaq saying Victor Wembanyama can't be dominant shooting so many jumpers. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

7:45 - What's the Wizards plan with Jonas Valanciunas?

12:59 - Changes to the coaching staff

18:20 - Brian Keefe’s comments

23:50 - Why Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive ceiling is so high

27:48 - A high-praise, Hall of Fame comparison for Coulibaly

32:11 - The latest on Johnny Davis

36:49 - Andray Blatche’s reflection on Wizards career, and why his experience could help guide Washington’s young core

43:39 - Old guys saying hater shit…

1:02:10 - Kyle Kuzma might play for the Phillipines national team?

Maryland basketball sophomore DeShawn Harris-Smith started 30 of 33 games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and .9 steals. He joined the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast this week to talk about what didn't quite work for him individually and as a team last season, how Jahmir Young helped him transition into college basketball, and the relationship between he and Head Coach Kevin Willard. Harris-Smith also talks about what he's been working on this offseason, how his role may change as a sophomore, the vibes with this year's team, their improved depth, and what this team needs to do to be successful. Presented by betonline.ag!

1:06 - Reflecting on an up-and-down freshman year