Hitting the Hardwood - A Minnesota Lynx and WNBA Podcast Sota Sports Network

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. 
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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/HTHWNBA
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Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
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Follow 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. 
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Sponsors
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/HTHWNBA
Support
Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more
Follow 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. 
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Sponsors
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/HTHWNBA
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.
Support
Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more
Follow 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. 
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Sponsors
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/HTHWNBA
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.
Support
Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more
Follow 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. 
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Sponsors
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/HTHWNBA
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.
Support
Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more
Follow 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. 
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Sponsors
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/HTHWNBA
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.
Support
Subscribe to our weekly Hitting the Hardwood newsletter at bit.ly/HTHnewsletter
Get early access to episodes and an exclusive 3x weekly Lynx newsletter at patreon.com/hittingthehardwood
Visit the Hitting the Hardwood store at bit.ly/HTHstore for all the latest HTH clothes, hats, mugs, pint glasses, stickers, magnets and more
Follow Mitchell on Twitter @M_Hansen13 and follow the show at @HittingHardwood