Hitting the Hardwood Podcast

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Ryan Eichten, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx at Canis Hoopus and is co-host of the Two Words, Wolves Pod. Hansen and Eichten open the episode talking all things CBA negotiations, including who has more leverage in the talks, what the delay in an agreement could do to the WNBA season and the players. Eichten then discusses his behind-the-scenes experience at Unrivaled at the start of its season, touching on what things are like in Miami and more. ---Presenting SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!SupportSubscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Andrew Dukowitz from his car and Terry Horstman from his palatial estate in a gathering of the entire Hitting the Hardwood team.The three ramble about anything and everything, including reflecting on 2025 and the memorable moments from the past year, the offseason and the CBA negotiations, and finish up by looking ahead to 2026 and what they are looking forward to in the coming year.---Presenting SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!SupportSubscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen catches up with Winsidr founder and Minnesota native Ayreh Schwartz to talk all things offseason! They revisit what took place in the WNBA Finals and takeaways from that series before shifting to the current state of the offseason — notably the impending CBA negotiations deadline — and discuss what the WNBA could use this time for to improve things league-wide.---Presenting SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!Thank you to our other supporting partners: Fantasy Sports EVO, BettorEdge and Homage!SupportSubscribe to our weekly HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen sat down with fellow HTH'er Andrew Dukowitz of The Missing Lynx Podcast to break down all that took place surrounding Napheesa Collier and the Lynx at Tuesday's exit interviews. They talk about Collier's statement in calling out the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before discussing the impact that this stand could have on CBA talks and the future of the WNBA. ---SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!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 HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Minnesota Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox!The two dive into the Lynx's thrilling Game 2 victory, talking about the resiliency of the team and being the only team to complete a sweep in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. They then discuss advancing to the semifinals, the potential matchup in the semifinals, the Target Center crowd and Lynx fans showing out to support the team, and much more! ---SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!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 HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, the gang is all together! Mitchell Hansen is joined by fellow HTH'ers Terry Horstman and Andrew Dukowitz to talk all things WNBA Playoffs before Round 1 begins.The guys chat about each of the first-round matchups before diving into the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries showdown. They then shift to which team worries them the most in the postseason and much more!--SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!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 HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Winsidr senior writer and New York Liberty beat writer Myles Ehrlich!Hansen and Ehrlich open the podcast talking the WNBA MVP race and if Napheesa Collier is still a frontrunner for the award despite missing time with injury, then shift focus to the WNBA and which teams have been surprises over the last few weeks. Later, the two take a deep dive into the Lynx/Liberty regular season matchups and conclude the episode by discussing the playoffs just weeks away. --SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!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 HTH Newsletter at http://bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

The Minnesota Lynx bolstered their roster Sunday with the acquisition of DiJonai Carrington from the Dallas Wings, and our guys Mitchell Hansen and Andrew Dukowitz had to come together for an emergency The Missing Lynx Podcast to break it all down!--SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by ESPN play-by-play commentator Ryan Ruocco!Hansen and Ruocco talk about ESPN coming to Minneapolis on July 30 for the Lynx/Liberty in the first meeting since the 2024 WNBA Finals, followed by looking back on some of Ruocco's favorite broadcast calls of his career. They then take a deep dive into the upcoming matchups between Minnesota and New York, discuss why they are favorites to return to the Finals again this year, which teams could make a run behind the Lynx and Liberty, and much more! --SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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!Firehawk Construction and Remodeling strives to inspire people to follow their ideas, working with respect and understanding to create a quality, tailored result. Firehawk Construction and Remodeling, located in Blaine and serving the north metro area, is here to help with your building and remodeling needs. Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 763-710-5686 or by emailing info.fhc@firehawk-consulting.com!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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by FanDuel Sports Network North Broadcast Analyst, Lea B. Olsen.Hansen and Olsen discuss the FanDuel Sports Network North broadcast crew, how Olsen got introduced to the industry and what it's like to see the increased interest in women's basketball, later diving into what we've seen in the first half of the WNBA season. The two break down the play of the Minnesota Lynx, discuss what has stood out, hand out midseason awards and much more! --SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Lynx Happy Hour Podcast host and Lynx reporter for The Next, Terry Horstman.Hansen and Hortstman catch up on what has taken place over the past few weeks for the Lynx, including Minnesota remaining at the top of the league standings and reaching the Commissioner's Cup Championship. They they look ahead to the upcoming stretch of the schedule and the opportunity it could present to create some room in the standings and more. --SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined WCCO sports reporter and host of WoMN In Sports, Marielle Mohs.Hansen and Mohs chat about covering women's sports and specifically the WNBA, later discussing the red-hot start to the year for the Lynx that has resulted in an undefeated open to the season thus far. They then discuss some what has gone well for Minnesota and what it needs to improve upon while wrapping up the episode making a prediction as to how far the Lynx will go in 2025. --SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined Aryeh Schwartz, who is the founder of Winsidr and host of the Winsidr Show podcast. Hansen and Schwartz open the podcast by discussing what we saw in the WNBA over Opening Weekend and surprises and weaknesses seen from teams across the league. The two then chat about the opening stretch for the Lynx, who has shined and who still has to prove themselves early on in the year. They conclude the episode by predicting what might take place for Minnesota by the end of the year. --SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by the Minnesota Lynx's new Associate Head Coach, Eric Thibault.Hansen and Thibault open the podcast talking about Thibault's arrival to the Lynx, his time in Minnesota so far and his ties to Minnesota. They then discuss the offseason, training camp thus far, and expectations for the 2025 season. Then conclude chatting about the Lynx coaching staff, what Thibault will bring to the team and organization, and wrap up the podcast with ... Minnesota State Fair talk?--SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Ben Pickman, a national staff writer at The Athletic who covers the WNBA and women’s college basketball.Hansen and Pickman open the podcast by talking about the offseason that was, including the debut season of Unrivaled and the pressure it could put on the WNBA. They then jump into talk about the 2025 WNBA Draft, what the training camp roster will look like for the Minnesota, expectations for the Lynx and the rest of the WNBA in 2025 and more.--SponsorsFrom the best tools and technology to transparency throughout the entire process, Nate Pentz and the Pentz Homes team is the top choice for buyers and sellers and is proud to support you and your home ownership goals.Get started today by calling 612-308-1122 or by visiting pentzhomes.com!Fantasy 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 HTH Newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletterGet early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwoodVisit the HTH Store at bit.ly/hth-store for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more.Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.

Since the inception of Hitting the Hardwood, the team has been committed to being your one-stop shop for all the latest news, analysis and coverage on the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the WNBA. With the support of listeners, readers and patreon members, HTH is not only excited to continue to provide this coverage — but to add to it! Along with the Hitting the Hardwood Podcast, the weekly HTH Newsletter, the HTH Patreon Community and more, the HTH team is growing and is proud to announce the establishment of the Hitting the Hardwood Network, which will house everything Lynx and WNBA related. And to go along with that, we are pumped to be adding an additional podcast to the network!The HTH is proud to welcome the Lynx Happy Hour Podcast to the HTH Network, a podcast that will be hosted by talented writer and Lynx beat writer Terry Horstman. Horstman, who has made numerous appearances on the HTH Podcast and currently covers the Lynx for The Next, will lead this podcast that will take a deep dive into the Lynx with analysis, coverage and vibes.----SponsorFantasy 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