HTH Episode 74: Season Abruptly Ends, Semifinals Are Set and Offseason Questions
In a new episode of the Hitting the Hardwood Podcast, Mitchell Hansen is riding solo (sorry to your ears) to look back on the disappointing end to the 2026 Minnesota Lynx season, recap the first-round matchups, look ahead to the two semifinals series, discuss the questions ahead for the Lynx this offseason, and much more!
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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
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25 Sept 2026
HTH Episode 73: Playoff Time and Lynx/Liberty Preview with Terry Horstman
In a new episode of the Hitting the Hardwood Podcast, Mitchell Hansen is joined by fellow HTH'er and talented Lynx beat reporter for The IX Sports, Terry Horstman.
Hansen and Horstman talk about the conclusion of the regular season and how Minnesota wrapped up the year before shifting to talking about the finalized WNBA Playoffs bracket and previewing the first-round matchup between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty.
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From 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: BettorEdge and Homage!
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.
8 Sept 2026
HTH Episode 72: New Book, Today's WNBA and Title Predictions with Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic
In a new episode of the Hitting the Hardwood Podcast, Mitchell Hansen is joined by Marcus Thompson II, lead columnist at The Athletic.
They talk about Thompson's new book "Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball (https://bookpassage.com/book/9798894140537)" and the inspiration behind it, enjoying and being there to witness greatness as it unfolds, the state of the WNBA and how it can continue to grow and who Thompson thinks will win it all in the WNBA postseason.
To preorder Thompson's book, visit bookpassage.com/book/9798894140537
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From 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: BettorEdge and Homage!
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.
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