Lynx & WNBA
Hitting the Hardwood with Mitchell Hansen
Hitting the Hardwood is your home for all the latest Minnesota Lynx, news, analysis and coverage.
Through this podcast, Hansen provides Lynx, WNBA and basketball fans with exclusive news, interviews and information on the Lynx and the WNBA while providing dedicated and quality basketball coverage throughout the year.
Hitting the Hardwood is hosted by Mitchell Hansen, who has covered the Lynx and the WNBA since 2016. After working for the Lynx organization in 2016 and 2017, Mitchell’s content and coverage can be seen at Canis Hoopus, Winsidr, Sports Betting Dime and more.
You can find Hitting the Hardwood wherever you get your podcasts.
Lynx & WNBA
Lynx Happy Hour with Terry Horstman
Welcome to the Lynx Happy Hour Podcast, an all-new weekly podcast part of the Hitting the Hardwood Network dedicated to the Minnesota Lynx that will take a deep dive into the Lynx with analysis, coverage and vibes.
This new podcast will be posted every Thursday throughout the WNBA season, aka when it’s time to slam the laptop shut, sign off for the day and get yourself to happy hour where Lynx basketball is always on special.
The Lynx Happy Hour Podcast will be hosted by talented writer and Lynx beat writer for The Next, Terry Horstman.
Lynx & WNBA
The Missing Lynx with Andrew Dukowitz
Welcome to The Missing Lynx Podcast, a Minnesota Lynx podcast hosted by Andrew Dukowitz, who is a beat writer and reporter for the Lynx and Wolves at Zone Coverage.
Dukowitz will be joined by other members of the Lynx and Wolves beat to talk Lynx and all things WNBA. Join us as we try to entertain the masses, have a little fun and break down everything W!
Dukowitz will also be streaming live after Lynx games, and you can find those streams streams on Twitter/X, TikTok and on YouTube.
Wolves & NBA
The Missing Wolves with Andrew Dukowitz
Welcome to The Missing Wolves Podcast, a Minnesota Timberwolves podcast hosted by Andrew Dukowitz, who is a beat writer and reporter for the Lynx and Wolves at Zone Coverage.
Dukowitz will be joined by other members of the Lynx and Wolves beat to talk Wolves and all things NBA. Join us as we try to entertain the masses, have a little fun and break down everything NBA!
Dukowitz will also be streaming live after Wolves games, and you can find those streams streams on Twitter/X, TikTok and on YouTube.
NBA & WNBA
HTH Draft Show
Draft season deserves it’s own spotlight. The HTH Draft Show, our new seasonal podcast series dedicated to the NBA and WNBA drafts, takes a focused look at the prospects, storylines and draft decisions that matter most to Minnesota basketball fans.
Leading up to each draft, college basketball experts, national analysts and team-specific reporters will join the show to break down the players who could be on the radar for the Wolves and Lynx.
Whether you’re tracking future stars or wondering who might be headed to Minnesota, the HTH Draft Show is your dopamine hit during draft season!
Latest Episodes
Hitting the Hardwood with host Mitchell Hansen is your destination for in-depth coverage, analysis, and opinion on the Minnesota Lynx and WNBA.
We are so back! In the latest episode of Hitting the Hardwood, Mitchell Hansen is joined by talented WNBA host and analyst LaChina Robinson.
The two open the podcast talking about Robinson’s decision to move on from ESPN after 16 years to join NBC and Prime Video’s WNBA coverage this season, later discussing the groundbreaking CBA and condensed offseason. They then shift to the 2026 WNBA season, discussing favorites to win it all, what Robinson is looking forward to right out of the gate, and what she thinks the potential is for the Minnesota Lynx this season.
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Support
Find all of the latest Minnesota Lynx, Timberwolves and Gophers coverage at hittingthehardwood.com and stay for the weekly newsletter and much more!
Get early access to episodes and exclusive content as part of our HTH Patreon Community at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Follow Mitchell on Twitter/X at @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood. You can also find both on BlueSky.
Lynx Happy Hour is a podcast hosted by Terry Horstman that takes a deep dive into the Minnesota Lynx with the latest analysis and coverage.
Hey you! Listen to this episode of Lynx Happy Hour right now! With the Lynx playing in the LATE slot tonight, Terry and Mitchell pregame the nationally televised matchup against the Atlanta Dream and percolate on the many ways in which Cheryl Reeve can fill the team’s vacant roster spot.
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A Minnesota Lynx Podcast hosted by Andrew Dukowitz (@AdukeMN), a beat writer for the Lynx and Wolves from Zone Coverage. Andrew will be joined by other members of the Lynx and Wolves beat to talk Lynx and all things WNBA. Join us as we try to entertain the masses, have a little fun and break down everything W!
Andrew Dukowitz is joined by Kinga Taylor aka KingaBee to break down Saturday afternoon’s Natisha Hiedeman return game. They talk about the Lynx gross start, the resiliency of the Lynx and talk about the Phee to Golden State rumors. As always they answer chat questions throughout
The Missing Lynx Podcast records live after every Wolves game on X (@AdukeMN), TikTok(@AdukeMN) and YouTube (@TheMissingLynxPod). Stop by and join the show!
The Missing Wolves Podcast is a proud member of the Hitting the Hardwood Network.
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A Minnesota Timberwolves Podcast hosted by Andrew Dukowitz (@AdukeMN), a beat writer for the Wolves and Lynx from Zone Coverage. Andrew will be joined by other members of the Wolves and Lynx beat to talk Wolves and all things NBA. Join us as we try to entertain the masses, have a little fun and break down everything NBA related!
Andrew Dukowitz Hosts the final postgame podcast livetream thing of the Wolves 2025-26 season. He is joined by Ryan Eichten of Canis Hoopus and KingaBee to break down the Wolves’ Game 6 and season-ending loss. They talk a lot of Julius Randle and answer chat questions throughout.
The Missing Wolves Podcast records live after every Wolves game on X (@AdukeMN), TikTok(@AdukeMN) and YouTube (@TheMissingLynxPod). Stop by and join the show!
The Missing Wolves Podcast is a proud member of the Hitting the Hardwood Network.
Presenting Sponsors-
Pentz Homes – Get started today by calling 612-308-1122, by emailing [email protected] or by visiting the Pentz Homes website!
FireHawk construction and remodel – Get started on your new deck or remodel today by calling Isaac at 651-315-4291 or by emailing [email protected]
Draft season deserves it’s own spotlight. The Hitting the Hardwood Draft Show is a seasonal podcast series dedicated to the NBA and WNBA Drafts. Each season, the show takes a focused look at the prospects, storylines and draft decisions that matter most to Minnesota basketball fans.
Leading up to each draft, college basketball experts, national analysts and team-specific reporters will join the show to break down the players who could be on the radar for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx. From player fits and rampant speculation to draft strategy and potential surprises, the show provides in-depth conversations designed to help fans get to know the next generation of talent before draft night arrives.
Whether you’re tracking future stars or wondering who might be headed to Minnesota, The Hitting the Hardwood Draft Show is your dopamine hit during draft season.
SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell joins the show to talk about his recent mock draft, his next mock draft, all the storylines surrounding the players who withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft and all the players who stayed in. Click HERE for all of his fantastic work at SB Nation and you can follow him on Twitter @SBN_Ricky.
Keep your eyes peeled for Ricky’s next mock draft dropping on Monday, June 8.