Hitting the Hardwood - A Minnesota Lynx and WNBA Podcast

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terry Horstman of The Next to talk about everything that has taken place and what's yet to come this offseason.Hansen and Horstman discuss the offseason to this point and what we've seen from players and leagues across the globe, also talking about Unrivaled and overseas performances. They then jump into the moves made by the Minnesota Lynx over the offseason and what could take place in the draft. The two conclude the episode by answering some submitted questions from listeners. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terry Horstman of The Next to talk about everything that has taken place and what's yet to come this offseason.Hansen and Horstman discuss the offseason to this point and what we've seen from players and leagues across the globe, also talking about Unrivaled and overseas performances. They then jump into the moves made by the Minnesota Lynx over the offseason and what could take place in the draft. The two conclude the episode by answering some submitted questions from listeners. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Alexa PhilIppou, who covers women's basketball for ESPN.Hansen and Philippou open up the podcast by talking about WNBA free agency and how things will pick up around the league soon, also touching on the reason why we could see short-term contracts signed this offseason in anticipation for the new CBA in the coming year. They then discuss the start of Unrivaled and what that league will do for the exposure and excitement of the WNBA and women's basketball, concluding the podcast talking about the current state of women's basketball and how interest in the game can only increase moving forward. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by a very special guest, Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride.Hansen and McBride start the episode off by talking about what McBride has been up to since the conclusion of the WNBA season, also talking about the season that was for the Lynx that concluded in the WNBA Finals. The two then discuss McBride playing in the inaugural Unrivaled league this offseason while remaining in the United States during the offseason for the first time in years. Hansen and McBride then conclude the episode talking about the offseason additions to the Lynx coaching staff, McBride's hopes for the 2025 WNBA season and much more. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen dives into the WNBA offseason, what has taken place and what is to come.In a solo show (yes, we're sorry), Hansen discusses what has taken place across the league since the conclusion of the WNBA Finals, shifting to what is coming up on Dec. 7 with the WNBA Expansion Draft. He then dives into the six players Minnesota will likely protect in the Expansion Draft and what that could mean for players who are unprotected. To conclude, Hansen looks ahead to what will take place the rest of the offseason and specifically what will take place once the calendar year flips to 2025. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by not one but two guests, Terry Horstman of The Next and Aryeh Schwartz of Winsidr, to recap an incredible and controversial finish to the WNBA Finals. Hansen chats with both guys about the championship series that took place, the controversial call towards the end of Game 5, the incredible series in totality and historic season we saw in 2024. They then dive into where the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA goes from here, what the future looks like for the Lynx and what the WNBA can improve upon before the 2025 campaign tips off. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Aryeh Schwartz, who is the founder of Winsidr and host of the Winsidr Show podcast. Hansen and Schwartz open the podcast by talking about the Minnesota Lynx, their season now that we are nearing the end of it as well as how they have performed in the first two rounds of the postseason. They then jump right into the Lynx roster, what this team is capable of, and then take a deep dive into the best-of-five WNBA Finals matchup between Minnesota and New York.--SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx radio play-by-play voice, Wendell Epps.Hansen and Epps open the podcast talking about what drew Epps to Minnesota and what his first year has been like in the Twin Cities, following that up by discussing the Minnesota Lynx play over the regular season and at the start of the postseason. Hansen and Epps then shift focus to the final four teams left standing in the WNBA Playoffs before taking a deep dive into the best-of-five series between the Lynx and the Connecticut Sun.--SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN analyst and reporter LaChina Robinson. Hansen and Robinson open the podcast by talking about the 2024 regular season in its final week, what and who have surprised us this season, and the playoff race. They then take a deep dive into the success of the Minnesota Lynx and the MVP type play of Napheesa Collier, as well as discussing if Minnesota should be considered serious title contenders this year. To conclude the podcast, Robinson talks about the postseason ahead, what we can expect from the playoff field and what role she will be playing before, during and after broadcasts on ESPN this postseason. --SponsorsFantasy Sports EVO is a NEW way to play daily fantasy sports. While playing daily fantasy sports, Fantasy Sports EVO provides an innovative platform where you pick teams, not players. Download the app today and use the promo code LYNX to receive a 100% deposit match plus $10 payable credits!BettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terry Horstman, who covers the Minnesota Lynx for The Next.Hansen and Horstman open the podcast by talking about the Lynx as of late and how they are red-hot out of the Olympic Break, as well as the impressive weekend that took place in Minneapolis with the Lynx taking down Las Vegas and Indiana in a back-to-back on Maya Moore jersey retirement weekend. The two them discuss the job that has been done by Cheryl Reeve and her coaching staff, the MVP-caliber of play from Napheesa Collier, and if this team is a legit title contender this year.--SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Tanke. Hansen and Tanke open up the podcast talking about the Olympics in Paris and the resumption of the WNBA season following the Olympic Break, going on to discuss the season thus far and the interest in the WNBA and how that has reached the Lynx organization. The two then talk about the rest of the regular season, the Lynx fan base and their passion and support of the team, and what could come for Minnesota the rest of the 2024 season and into the postseason. --SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Myles Ehrlich, a senior writer at Winsidr who primarily covers the New York Liberty and co-host of the Pull Up with Myles and Owen Podcast.Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast by talking about the WNBA season at the Olympic Break, the interest the league continues to get, and what might happen during the break before teams return for the final 15 games of the regular season. The two them take a deep dive into the success of New York and Minnesota so far this season, wrapping up the podcast by discussing the Paris Olympics and more. --SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Mark Schindler, a writer who covers all levels of women's basketball and the host of the They've Got Now podcast.Hansen and Schindler take a look around the WNBA at the midseason point and as the Olympic Break gets underway while outlining some surprises we've seen through the first portion of the summer. The two then take a look at the Minnesota Lynx and what has fed into the success of the team thus far before wrapping up the podcast by discussing favorites for end-of-season awards and what teams are serious title contenders in 2024.--SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by WNBA and NBA writer and reporter Jack Borman.Hansen and Borman take a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx so far this season, including the strong start for the team, the reasoning behind the hot start and some standouts thus far. The two then discuss the newest additions to the team and the impact they have made thus far, and some strengths and weaknesses Minnesota has shown. Hansen and Borman conclude the podcast by talking about if the Lynx strong start is sustainable and if they should already be considered title contenders in 2024. --SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride. McBride and Hansen take a look at the WNBA season thus far for the Minnesota Lynx, including a strong start to the season for McBride herself. They then take a look behind the success of the Lynx thus far and the chemistry that is already present on Minnesota's roster despite new faces. They conclude the podcast by discussing what McBride has enjoyed most about the season thus far, what she thinks the Lynx can accomplish this year and much more. --SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Toronto-based WNBA and NBA writer Chelsea Leite.Leite and Hansen look dive into the recent news of Toronto being awarded a WNBA franchise starting in 2026, including the announcement event itself, what the timeline could look like for announcements leading up to the 2026 season, if Leite had any doubts of if Canada would ever be awarded an expansion team, and more. The two then shift focus to the 2024 WNBA season and discuss some surprises through the first two weeks of the year before concluding the podcast by discussing the Minnesota Lynx, what we've seen from them so far and what we could expect the rest of the year. --SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by award-winning broadcaster, Bally Sports North's Marney Gellner. Hansen and Gellner talk about her role at Bally Sports North, which currently includes being a studio host for the Minnesota Timnberwolves and play-by-play broadcaster for the Minnesota Lynx, along with what it's been like covering the Lynx over the years. They then discuss Gellner's favorite memories, personalities and moments throughout her time around the Lynx, concluding the podcast by discussing the recent increase in interest with women's basketball and what to look forward to from the Lynx in the 2024 season. --SponsorsBettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.HOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the newly announced inductee into the 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, former Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus.Hansen and Augustus discuss her Hall of Fame induction, including how and when she found out, and what the honor means to her. They then take a look back on the career accomplishments of Augustus, including her impressive performance on the court and her work in the community off the court. The two then shift focus to the NCAA Tournament, talking about the women's tournament and the exposure the game received throughout March Madness. Hansen and Augustus round out the podcast by discussing the WNBA season ahead, including what the Lynx legend expects out of her new team in 2024. --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the newest member of the Minnesota Lynx, guard Courtney Williams. Hansen and Williams open the podcast discussing her mindset going into free agency, the free agency process for the veteran guard and why she decided to choose Minnesota. They then talk about what Williams can bring to the Lynx in 2024, what she believes her and the other offseason additions will contribute to the team and what fans can expect out of her on a nightly basis. The two conclude the episode by looking ahead to the upcoming season, what expectations Williams has with her new team and why Minnesota "will be a problem" this summer. --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner, who covers the WNBA and the Chicago Sky as well as the NBA and the Phoenix Suns. Hansen and PridGeon-Garner open up the podcast by discussing some of the moves made throughout the WNBA this offseason, including those made by both the Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky. The two take a deep dive into what new Lynx players Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith, among others, will bring to Minnesota in 2024 and fans can expect out of them in Minneapolis. They conclude the podcast with a discussion on what the Lynx and the Sky could look like this summer, what their expectations are and more. --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by women's basketball analyst Rachel Galligan to talk all things women's basketball and WNBA.Hansen and Galligan open up the podcast by discussing covering the WNBA and women's basketball and some of the challenges that come along with it, as well as Galligan taking a step back from breaking WNBA news this offseason. They then look ahead to the offseason and free agency currently underway, breaking down what the Minnesota Lynx could do this offseason either in free agency, in the WNBA Draft or both. To conclude the podcast, they look ahead to the 2024 campaign and what we might expect from the Lynx and the rest of the league. --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by frequent guest and friend of the podcast, Canis Hoopus Editor-in-Chief Jack Borman.Hansen and Borman put a bow on 2023 while looking at how Minnesota Lynx players have been performing overseas during the WNBA offseason. They then look ahead to 2024, including the 2024 schedule that recently dropped, some free agent targets the Lynx could look at as free agency begins in the new year, some hope, resolutions and predictions for Minnesota in 2024, and much more!--SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier to talk all things Lynx. Collier and Hansen revisit the 2023 WNBA season both for Collier personally and the Lynx as a whole, discuss what she thought about her MVP-caliber season in 2023 and what Collier plans to work on over the offseason. The two then talk about Collier's work with Unrivaled and the status of that league, what she hopes the Lynx can accomplish over the offseason while potentially adding to the roster, what Minnesota could look like in 2024, what Collier plans to accomplish next in her career and much more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations Cheryl Reeve to talk all things Lynx. Reeve and Hansen take a look back at the 2023 season, including what Reeve thought of the year that was, some players that stepped up throughout the year, what surprises popped up during the summer and more. They then shift focus to what Minnesota needs to do this offseason and what the team might target over the offseason before looking ahead to the 2024 campaign and what Reeve's hopes are for the Lynx when the new year begins. --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Ben Pickman, a writer for The Athletic who covers the WNBA and college basketball, and co-host of The Athletic Women's Basketball Show podcast.Pickman and Hansen talk about the WNBA Finals, which Pickman attended, including what took place during the series, the atmosphere in both Las Vegas and New York and more. They then discuss the recent WNBA expansion news, diving into what the expansion means, what the next steps for the league might be and what the WNBA needs to focus on next with two additional teams joining the league in 2025. The podcast concludes with Pickman and Hansen breaking down the Minnesota Lynx, including what took place over the course of the 2023 campaign, what could occur this offseason, what the team will look like in 2024 and more. --SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Toronto-based WNBA and NBA writer Chelsea Leite.Leite and Hansen look back at the WNBA Finals so far and talk about which team will come out on top to win the league title, discuss WNBA expansion and if the league will ever add a team in Canada or elsewhere outside of the country, what should come next for expansion and improvement of the WNBA, what the takeaways are from the 2023 Minnesota Lynx season, what the team could do this offseason, if they will improve in 2024 to regress, and much more. --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Jillian Hiscock, a Minnesota Lynx season ticket holder, loyal women's sports fan and owner of A Bar of Their Own. Hiscock talks about her plan to open A Bar of Their Own, the first bar in Minnesota dedicated to women's sports, and why she wanted to open the bar to support women's sports and the fans who enjoy watching women's sports with this inclusive and family-friendly space. Hiscock and Hansen go on to talk about the Lynx in 2023, Hiscock being a season ticket holder for the Lynx, what she thinks of the team moving forward, what her thoughts are on WNBA expansion, who she believes will win the 2023 WNBA Finals and more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Aryeh Schwartz, who is the founder of Winsidr and host of the Winsidr Show podcast. Schwartz, who makes his return to the podcast after joining earlier in the season, talks with Hansen about the WNBA Playoffs so far as we approach the WNBA Finals, looks back at the postseason appearance for the Minnesota Lynx and the season that was for Minnesota in 2023, takes a dive into the current construction of the roster and what the Lynx need this offseason ahead of the 2024 campaign, offers his opinion on what the next steps are for Minnesota in 2024 and beyond, and much more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined once again by frequent guest and friend of the podcast, Canis Hoopus Editor-in-Chief Jack Borman.The two revisit the first-round series between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut Sun before pointing out some positives from the year and things the Lynx need to work on, what the future ahead might be for Minnesota and the roster, who could return in 2024 and which players might find a new team next year, who Borman and Hansen believe will advance in the WNBA Playoffs and win the WNBA Finals, and much more! --SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Jamauri Bowles, who writes alongside Hansen and others at Winsidr. Bowles and Hansen break down the first-round series between the Minnesota Lynx and Connecticut, which has stretched to a winner-take-all Game 3 to decide who will advance to the semifinal round of the WNBA Playoffs. The two, who previewed the Lynx and Sun series at Winsidr before the series began, take a look back on the first two games of the series, what has gone right and wrong for each team, and dive into what needs to happen in Game 3, who will win the series in Minneapolis and more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by good friend of the podcast Jack Borman, who covers the Minnesota Lynx alongside Hansen and others at Canis Hoopus. Borman and Hansen take a look at the regular season performance for the Lynx, how the team did during the year, if they exceeded expectations, some positives and negatives that took place and the potential of the team moving forward in the playoffs. The two then preview the Lynx upcoming series against the Connecticut Sun in the first round of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs, including a breakdown on some matchups to watch for, key players on both teams in the series and a prediction on who will come out on top. Borman and Hansen conclude the podcast by answer questions submitted by listeners and fans on social media. --SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Mark Schindler, a WNBA and NBA writer who writes for WNBA.com and Seven Star Digital, and host of the Tag The Roll and They've Got Now podcasts.The two talk about Schindler's work across all levels of college basketball, what he enjoys most about the WNBA and covering the league, his thoughts on the WNBA season as it nears an end, the playoff picture and what teams could ultimately take home the title in 2023, the Minnesota Lynx and their turnaround over the second half of the regular season, what has fed into the recent success of the Lynx, the job Cheryl Reeve has done in Minnesota, the Lynx rookie class, Napheesa Collier's season, what Schindler believes is a realistic expectation for Minnesota in the playoffs, the future of the Lynx and more!--SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the No. 2 pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Minnesota Lynx rookie guard Diamond Miller. Miller and Hansen talk about Miller's season is going so far, how she would evaluate her rookie campaign as the regular season nears an end, some of her top moments of the year to this point, how her production and performance has changed since she first stepped on the WNBA court, Miller's early-season injury and the learning opportunity that provided, the most valuable thing she has learned as a rookie, what she thinks she needs to continue to work on, the Lynx so far this season and the potential for the team the rest of the year and beyond, and much more.--SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx legend Seimone Augustus, who spent 14 seasons with the Lynx and helped the organization to four WNBA titles during their dynasty era.The two talk about what Augustus is up to in retirement, what her time was like with the Lynx and in the WNBA, some of the top moments from her career, the best part about her time in Minnesota, her thoughts on moving on from the Lynx after 14 seasons and finishing her career elsewhere, what it was like being part of the Minnesota community and among the Lynx fan base, if she has had time to reflect on the dynasty era Minnesota enjoyed during her time with the team, being part of the Lynx All-25 Team and reconnecting with teammates and the organization this year, the WNBA season so far and what we've seen throughout the league, if Augustus thinks the Las Vegas and New York dominance reminds her of the Lynx and Sparks days, her thoughts on the Lynx in 2023 and the current state of the team, and much more!--SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Jana Shortal, a journalist and reporter for KARE 11 in Minneapolis and host of Breaking The News on KARE 11. The two discuss Shortal's career and being able to utilize her skills and platform to tell the stories of many around the state and beyond including individuals in the sports world, the favorite part of her job and being able to tell the stories of others, Shortal's history of supporting female athletes, women's basketball and the Minnesota Lynx and the importance of continuing to shine a light upon women's athletics, her relationship with athletes across Minnesota including former Gophers and Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen, the influence of the Lynx both on and off the court over the years, Minnesota this season and how they have been performing on the court, the role the women's athletics, WNBA and the Lynx play in teaching the younger generation, and much more!----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by WNBA and NBA Skills Trainer Alex Bazzell, who is a co-founder of Through the Lens and is the husband of Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier.The two discuss Bazzell's work with numerous NBA and WNBA stars as a skills trainer, his work with Through the Lens which he co-founded with former NBA player Carmelo Anthony, the WNBA season and what his thoughts have been on the year as a follower of the game and league, the Minnesota Lynx and the year they have been having so far, the potential of the Lynx the rest of the season and into the future, Napheesa Collier and the type of season she has been having, the work that went into getting Collier back onto the court and back to the All-Star and MVP level this offseason, the uncertainty of if Collier would ever be able to get back to the level of play we've seen her at earlier in her WNBA career and much more!----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Owen Pence, a senior writer at Winsidr and co-host of the Pull Up with Myles and Owen podcast. The two discuss covering the WNBA and some of the top memories while covering the league before taking a deep dive into the WNBA season so far, top teams in the league and some dark horses to keep an eye on at the end of the regular season and in the playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx and how they have turned things around as of late, some surprises with the Lynx so far this year, Napheesa Collier and if she has a legitimate shot to win MVP, season-ending awards and accolades, and much more!----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Canis Hoopus site manager Jack Borman, who covers both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx.The two break down the Minnesota Lynx at the midway point in the season, diving into how the Lynx have fared over the first half of the year with the second half of the regular season now underway, looking at how individual players are performing so far, how Minnesota has done in comparison to the preseason expectations and more. They wrap up the podcast by looking ahead to the rest of the season, possible outcomes for the Lynx at the end of the year, what might take place after the year depending on how Minnesota finishes in the standings, what free agents the team might be able to target, and much more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Darren "Doogie" Wolfson, who is a sports reporter and anchor for KSTP and a contributor and host for SKOR North.The two discuss Wolfson's career in being a sports reporter and anchor, how he goes about breaking news and releasing sourced information to fans, how social media has impacted his line of work, the Minnesota Lynx and their first half of the season, Cheryl Reeve and the job she has done with the Lynx both as a coach and in the front office, what Minnesota might do this season and in the offseason, and much more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Terrika Foster-Brasby, who is a reporter and analyst for ESPN and sideline reporter for the Connecticut Sun.The two discuss Foster-Brasby's journey to getting to where she is today, how she got introduced into the world of sports reporting and being an on-air talent, what it's like being part of the ESPN WNBA team, her favorite memories and moments from her career so far, the WNBA season and some surprises and disappointments of the year at the midway point, her midseason league awards, the Minnesota Lynx and what has sparked the team's turnaround entering the All-Star break, the future of the Lynx and much more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.Playback is a virtual space where communities can stream live sports together, with everyone perfectly synced up. Hitting the Hardwood and Canis Hoopus are teaming up to host Lynx Live, your go-to location to watch and rewatch Minnesota Lynx games this season. Hosts Mitchell Hansen and Jack Borman will live watch or rewatch select games while interacting with fans, commenting on the games and more. Visit playback.tv/lynxlive to learn more!SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the Hitting the Hardwood store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and moreFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Rachel Galligan, who is a writer, analyst and reporter for Just Women's Sports and Winsidr. The two discuss how Galligan got introduced into the world of writing, analyzing and reporting, what she enjoys most about what she does, the role reporting has on the WNBA and its exposure, what goes into breaking news on the WNBA and women's basketball, some of the personalities she has come across while covering the game, the WNBA season and how it has turned out compared to preseason expectations, the Minnesota Lynx and how they are playing this season, the current state of the Lynx and what could lie ahead in the future, and much more!----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.Playback is a virtual space where communities can stream live sports together, with everyone perfectly synced up. Hitting the Hardwood and Canis Hoopus are teaming up to host Lynx Live, your go-to location to watch and rewatch Minnesota Lynx games this season. Hosts Mitchell Hansen and Jack Borman will live watch or rewatch select games while interacting with fans, commenting on the games and more. Visit playback.tv/lynxlive to learn more!SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Sloane Martin, Minnesota Lynx sideline reporter and fill-in play-by-play and color analyst for Bally Sports North as well as women's basketball play-by-play broadcaster for Big Ten Network, FS1 and CBS Sports NetworkThe two discuss what it's like to cover the Lynx as a sideline reporter and analyst, the work that goes into broadcasts, what a typical game-day looks like for Martin and the Bally Sports North crew, the favorite memories Martin has experienced over the years of being around the Lynx and which players and coaches are some of her favorites she's covered, Minnesota so far in 2023 and what the outlook of the year should be for the Lynx, who the Lynx could target in next year's WNBA Draft, and much more!----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against your friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.Playback is a virtual space where communities can stream live sports together, with everyone perfectly synced up. Hitting the Hardwood and Canis Hoopus are teaming up to host Lynx Live, your go-to location to watch and rewatch Minnesota Lynx games this season. Hosts Mitchell Hansen and Jack Borman will live watch or rewatch select games while interacting with fans, commenting on the games and more. Visit playback.tv/lynxlive to learn more!SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx veteran guard Tiffany MItchell to talk all things Lynx at the one-month mark of the 2023 season.The two discuss the start of the regular season for Mitchell and the Lynx, how it's been in her first year in Minnesota, why she chose the Lynx during free agency this offseason and what factors played a role into choosing Minnesota, her taking on a new position of point guard for the first time in her career, what adjustments she has made while taking on the point guard role, what Minnesota has to do to correct a disappointing start to the year, and much more!----SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.Playback is a virtual space where communities can stream live sports together, with everyone perfectly synced up. Hitting the Hardwood and Canis Hoopus are teaming up to host Lynx Live, your go-to location to watch and rewatch Minnesota Lynx games this season. Hosts Mitchell Hansen and Jack Borman will live watch or rewatch select games while interacting with fans, commenting on the games and more. Visit playback.tv/lynxlive to learn more!SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen recaps a celebratory weekend for the Minnesota Lynx before being joined by Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox.After revisiting the weekend on the court for the Lynx, Mitchell chats with Carley about the Lynx new Rebel Edition Uniforms and the meaning behind the design and purpose of each part of the jerseys. The two then chat about the Lynx's history of using their voices to help spark change and raise awareness for various things before talking about the organization's All-25 Team celebration and the celebratory weekend that took place at Target Center over the weekend.----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by two-time WNBA Champion with the Minnesota Lynx, current co-owner and Vice President of the Atlanta Dream, and NBA, WNBA and college basketball analyst Renee Montgomery.The two talk about what Montgomery is up to in her post-playing career, what it means to her to be the first WNBA player to become an owner and executive of a WNBA team, her thoughts on the WNBA season so far, what she's seen from her former team in Minnesota to this point in the year, what her time in Minnesota was like and her favorite memory with the Lynx, and much more!--SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Alexa Philippou, who covers women's basketball for ESPN.The two talk about the WNBA now a little more than a week into the regular season, some teams who have surprised or disappointed thus far, teams who could make a push for a WNBA title, the construction of the Minnesota Lynx roster and what we've seen from the team thus far, what the end goal is for Minnesota, how Napheesa Collier can continue to lead the team, predictions for how Minnesota finishes in 2023, and much more! ----SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Jack Borman and Leo Sun, who also cover the Lynx for Canis Hoopus. The three discuss their recent roundtable piece at Canis Hoopus featuring predictions, expectations and early award winners for the Lynx this season, before diving into Minnesota's regular season opener against the Chicago Sky on May 19 at Target Center and more! --SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Kevin Pelton, who covers both the NBA and WNBA for ESPN and is the co-host of the Fabulous Peltoncast.The two talk about what happened during the offseason and the shifting of the league's landscape that movement might have done, impressions of teams thus far leading up to the start of the regular season, what tiers teams reside within in the league standings, bold predictions for 2023, what the Minnesota Lynx look head into the year and a breakdown of the roster, best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Lynx this summer, and much more! ----SponsorHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwoodMitchell Hansen

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo, who covers women's basketball and the WNBA for The Athletic and Just Women's Sports and who is the co-author of Hail Mary: The Rise & Fall of the NWFL. The two discuss the busy WNBA offseason and the layout of the league, what to expect during the regular season, a few things worth watching when the games begin, new rule changes this offseason, how the WNBA can maximize its exposure, what we could expect from the Lynx in 2023, and much more! --SponsorsHOMAGE, a clothing site that offers a variety of vintage merchandise, is here to provide you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBABettorEdge, a Minneapolis-based sports betting company is your home to competing against you friends through its no-fee betting platform. Bet on the WNBA and other leagues by visiting bettoredge.com/lynx and receive a free $20 when using the promo code LYNX.SupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Jeff Munneke, who is VP of Fan Experience for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx organizationThe two discuss the upcoming season, what fans can expect while attending games at Target Center this summer, some theme nights and 25th season events that will be taking place in 2023, the buzz surrounding the team entering the new year, some of Jeff's favorite memories over the years and much more! --SponsorWe've partnered with HOMAGE to bring you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood

In this week's episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Chelsea Leite, a toronto-based writer and comedian who covers both the NBA and WNBA. The two discuss Chelsea's journey, the interest of the WNBA in Toronto and if expansion in Canada makes sense, the first-ever WNBA Canada game between Minnesota and Chicago in May, what the Lynx might look like in 2023 and more! -- SponsorWe've partnered with HOMAGE to bring you Lynx and WNBA merchandise you'll love! Check it out at homage.sjv.io/HTHLynx or homage.sjv.io/HTHWNBASupportSubscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodFollow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood