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Mitchell Hansen

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Founder/Host of Hitting the Hardwood | Lynx and Wolves reporter at Canis Hoopus | Lynx and WNBA senior writer at Winsidr | WNBA and NBA writer at RotoWire | Inquiries: Mitchell.Hansen13@gmail.com

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The @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social championship is set:

Phantom and Mist will face off for the title at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday in Miami.

03.03.2026 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

For Minnesota #Lynx fans looking for some Lynx players to watch tonight, Courtney Williams and Breeze are facing off against Alanna Smith and Mist here shortly in the @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social semifinals.

Winner advances to the Unrivaled championship against Phantom.

03.03.2026 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 12: Seasons Winding Down ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώο»ΏEach week of the offseason, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players across the globe and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Hey, guess what … it’s time for a new Lynx Offseason Update!

The latest in @hansen13.bsky.social's offseason series looking at where Lynx players are playing across the globe, he looks at how they have performed as of late, who saw their seasons conclude & more! www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

02.03.2026 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Breanna Stewart said that the league submitted another CBA counterproposal last night

02.03.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kelsey Plum said achieving a revenue sharing system is something the players fought really hard for, and is a "significant win."

Even if the players agree to a net rev share system, Plum says, the goal could be to continue to negotiate the expense credits the league gets

02.03.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

A really fun chat with my guy @adukemn.bsky.social and the guy that gave me my first shot at this whole independent NBA and WNBA writing stuff, Tom Schreier.

Check it out! We even talk about BBQ French Toast (if you watched the game, you know...)

02.03.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 12: Seasons Winding Down ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώο»ΏEach week of the offseason, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players across the globe and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

Oh hey, it's time for a new Lynx Offseason Update!

In the latest of my offseason series at Canis Hoopus, I take a look at how #Lynx players have performed the last few weeks, which included a few seeing their seasons conclude.

Dive in! ‡️

02.03.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy March to all who celebrate! πŸ€

01.03.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who’s your MVP pick in Unrivaled?

Drop the name. Make the case. Let’s debate πŸ‘€πŸ”₯

28.02.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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25.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s that time of the week … time for your weekly HTH Newsletter! πŸ™Œ

Featured this week:

- The Clock is Ticking
- New HTH Podcasts
- New Lynx Offseason Update
- Much More!

Do you want to get weekly news and info sent to you for FREE year-round? Sign up today! ➑️ bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-

25.02.2026 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Union: WNBA made enough money for revenue sharing The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.

For the first time in league history, the WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to trigger revenue sharing with players. Players will receive $8 million.

The union will also pay out $9.25 million from revenue generated from its group licensing program.

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

23.02.2026 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7200    πŸ” 1224    πŸ’¬ 163    πŸ“Œ 90

Breaking: The WNBA told the WNBPA and its teams today that a term sheet for a new CBA ought to be completed by March 10 for the 2026 schedule not to be impacted.

That's two weeks from tomorrow.

23.02.2026 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 16
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Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 11: Lighting it Up From Three ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώο»ΏEach week of the offseason, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players across the globe and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series.

You know what a new week means ... a new Lynx Offseason Update!

The latest in my offseason series at Canis Hoopus takes a look across the globe and how Lynx players have performed. This week, a few Lynx players lit it up from deep overseas.

Dive in! ‡️

23.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Lynx overseas standouts from the last week:

Kayla McBride (Turkey):
-2/18: 18p (4-8 3PT), 4a, 3r, 3stl, 31mins
-2/21: 24p (5-8 3PT), 6r, 3a, 2stl, 29mins

Bridget Carleton (Czech Republic):
-2/21: 17p (5-10 3PT), 12r, 3a, 21mins

Dorka JuhΓ‘sz (Turkey):
-2/19: 21p, 10r, 30mins

23.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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22.02.2026 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sources: New WNBA proposal includes housing for players in '26 The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal on Friday that would guarantee housing for all players in 2026, sources said.

The WNBA's latest proposal includes guaranteeing housing for all players in 2026, sources told ESPN.

Aside from a tweak in how team expenses are calculated, its revenue sharing model was unchanged from the league's previous proposal, a source said.

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

21.02.2026 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5

Always fun chatting hoops and all other nonsense with my guy @terryhorstman.bsky.social. Dive in! ‡️

20.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Details on #MNLynx preseason fresh in the inbox this morning! Lynx will play one on the road, one at home, and one neutral site this preseason:

- April 25: @ Mystics, 6:30 pm CT
- April 27: vs. Nigeria, 7 pm CT at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City
- May 1: vs. Toronto, 7 pm CT at Target Center

18.02.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now midway through February, time is running out for the WNBA and the players to reach a CBA deal without delaying the season. 😬

How confident are you that they can reach a deal soon without delaying the season? Do you think they can get it done in time?

16.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 10: Double-Doubles and 1-on-1 ο»Ώο»Ώο»ΏEach week of the offseason, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players across the globe and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series. ο»Ώ

A new week means a new Lynx Offseason Update!

The latest in my offseason series takes a look back on the past week for Lynx players worldwide, including some solid double-double performances and 1-on-1 competition.

Dive in! ‡️

16.02.2026 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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KG in 2003. Ant in 2026. πŸ†πŸŒŸ

Which of the two All-Star Game MVP award winners in Wolves history is more memorable? What we saw Sunday or what took place 23 years ago? πŸ€”

16.02.2026 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some #Lynx standouts overseas this past week:

Maria Kliundikova (UMMC Ekateringburg):
- 2/10: 17p, 12r, 2stl, 1a over 26mins
- 2/14: 15p, 7r, 3blk, 1a over 20mins

Ola Kosu (UMMC Ekateringburg):
- 2/10: 14p, 3r, 1a, 1blk, 1stl over 25mins
- 2/14: 12p, 6r, 4a, 1blk, 1stl over 18mins

16.02.2026 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For more context, Gellner said on KFAN that this decision was made primarily due to scheduling.

She will be slated to work around 40 Twins games in 2026, returning to a team she used to do field-side and pre- and post-game coverage for earlier in her career.

15.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#Lynx fans will see a bit of a shift in TV broadcasts this season.

Marney Gellner, who had spent 15 years doing play-by-play for the Lynx, won’t be returning to her role in 2026.

Gellner announced on KFAN on Friday that she will be shifting to Twins pre- and post-game coverage this summer.

15.02.2026 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

For me, my favorite is and maybe always will be KG’s 2003 MVP performance.

Second on the list would be tie between Isaiah Rider (2004) and Zach LaVine (2015-16) in the dunk contest.

13.02.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and we want to know ... what is your favorite Wolves All-Star moment?

Is it KG's MVP showing in 2003? Zach LaVine's back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest victories? KAT's 50-point outing in 2024? Isaiah Rider in the 1994 Slam Dunk Contest?

Let us know!🐺

13.02.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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First half of the season is in the books βœ…

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the first half of the season for the Wolves?? 🐺

13.02.2026 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part 2 is here πŸŽ™οΈ
Aryeh and international scout Alford Corriette go deeper on the overseas WNBA prospects making real noise in their respective leagues β€” the impact they could have and the challenges they face transitioning to the W.

Out this Friday ➑️ share.transistor.fm/s/21868449

11.02.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Well done.

12.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0