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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: [email protected]

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 13d

"We have the worst leadership in the world."

On Tuesday, Napheesa Collier didn't hold back, taking direct aim at the #WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

My latest on Collier's comments and how the Lynx are again at the forefront of trying to spark change. www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

“The Worst Leadership in the World” — Napheesa Collier, Lynx End Season Taking Aim at WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx held their exit interviews on Tuesday, with Napheesa Collier not holding back when it comes to WNBA leadership.

www.canishoopus.com

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 1d

Small world!

Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 1d

Oh yes, I know them well! And Kurt. Great guys!

Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 2d

Appreciate you, Teri! Who are your cousins, if you don’t me asking? I’m sure I do!

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 2d

With the end of another #WNBA season, the entire team at Hitting the Hardwood would like to thank all of you for your incredible support this season!

We do this because we strongly believe you deserve this coverage, and we are committed to providing it.

More to come from our team this offseason!

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 2d

To all of you who have supported @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social and our network of podcasts, I've been blown away by your support.

To those of you who have read content at @winsidr.com, @canishoopus.bsky.social, @rotowire.bsky.social and elsewhere, thank you!

With that said, more content to come!

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 2d

With the end of the 2025 #WNBA season, I just want to send out a big thank you to each and every one of you for following along and for your support all year long!

This season marked my 10th season covering the #Lynx and WNBA, and it gets even more enjoyable with every season.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

Your 2025 #WNBA Champions, the Las Vegas Aces! 🏆 🏀

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 3d

Hell of a season for Las Vegas, which went on an absolute tear since losing to Minnesota by 53 points during the regular season.

The Aces have been the best team in the #WNBA since, and that resulted in a dominant possession run.

The Las Vegas Aces, your 2025 WNBA Champions.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 3d

Lynx Happy Hour is SO BACK! 🍻🏀

@terryhorstman.bsky.social is back from Italy after missing the semifinals, and the exit interviews, and a bunch of other stuff. BUT, he is joined by @alissahirsh.bsky.social of the Chicago Sun-Times to talk the semis, CBA & more!

➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/7j2O...

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 3d

The #WNBA has announced its 2025 All-WNBA Teams:

First Team
- Napheesa Collier
- Allisha Gray
- Kelsey Mitchell
- Alyssa Thomas
- A’ja Wilson

Second Team
- Aliyah Boston
- Paige Bueckers
- Sabrina Ionescu
- Nneka Ogwumike
- Jackie Young

Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 4d

A potential series-clinching Game 4 is here, with the #2 Las Vegas Aces and #4 Phoenix Mercury tipping off at 8 p.m. ET tonight on ESPN from Phoenix.

Vegas, up 3-0, is one win away from completing a sweep while Phoenix tries to fend off elimination to force a Game 5.

#WNBAFinals

Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 5d

Tap in and listen to me talk from my vehicle in the middle of Wisconsin!

(Yes, that’s a real sentence and thing that happened during this episode 😂)

Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 5d

New The Missing Lynx‼️

The entire HTH crew — @hansen13.bsky.social, @terryhorstman.bsky.social and @adukemn.bsky.social — is here to tie a bow on the 2025 Minnesota Lynx season. The good, the bad, the what happens next and everything in between.

Take a listen! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/1IfQ...

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 5d

What a Game 3! 🏀

With Las Vegas taking Game 3 in Phoenix, the Aces now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead and are one win away from sweeping the #WNBAFinals!

Will Las Vegas win it in four games or will Phoenix avoid elimination to force a Game 5?

Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 5d

Behind A'ja Wilson's game-winner with 0.3 seconds left, the #2 Las Vegas Aces win Game 3 90-88 to grab a commanding 3-0 lead over the #4 Phoenix Mercury.

Las Vegas is now one win away from claiming the #WNBAFinals, with Phoenix aiming to avoid elimination in Game 4 on Friday.

Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 5d

The #WNBA has announced its 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Teams:

First Team
- Napheesa Collier
- Alanna Smith
- Alyssa Thomas
- Gabby Williams
- A’ja Wilson

Second Team
- Aliyah Boston
- Veronica Burton
- Rhyne Howard
- Ezi Magbegor
- Breanna Stewart

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 6d

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 6d

It’s the midway point in the week, so that means it’s time for a new weekly HTH Newsletter!! 🎉

Featured this week:

- Finals Rolls Along
- New HTH Podcasts
- Latest Lynx Content
- HTH Patrons
- More!

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 6d

Game 3 of the #WNBAFinals is here, with the #2 Las Vegas Aces holding a 2-0 series advantage over the #4 Phoenix Mercury as the series shifts to Phoenix for the next two games.

The Aces and Mercury will tip off at Mortgage Matchup Center at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 6d

Hitting the Hardwood with @hansen13.bsky.social:

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know...

We have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR year-round podcasts as part of the Hitting the Hardwood Network as we continue to grow coverage of the game and be your home for all of it!

Follow, like, rate, subscribe and share wherever you get your podcasts! 🔊🏀

THREAD ⤵️

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Maxwell Millington @maxweezy.bsky.social · 7d

Napheesa Collier explains why she wrote the statement criticizing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a conversation with former VP Kamala Harris at #UnreasonableConversation in LA.

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 7d

“I’m very appreciative that we have people like Phee.”

After Napheesa Collier made a strong statement last week, the #Lynx star is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the #WNBA in a very important time in league history.

ICYMI: www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

Napheesa Collier Making a Statement and Leading a Movement at Pivotal Time in WNBA History

After the Lynx star made a strong statement last week, she is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the WNBA in a very important time in league history.

www.canishoopus.com

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Canis Hoopus @canishoopus.bsky.social · 8d

After Napheesa Collier made a strong statement last week, she’s not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the WNBA in a very important time in league history.

@hansen13.bsky.social has more on the Lynx star making a statement and leading a movement.⤵️ www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

Napheesa Collier Making a Statement and Leading a Movement at Pivotal Time in WNBA History

After the Lynx star made a strong statement last week, she is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the WNBA in a very important time in league history.

www.canishoopus.com

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Mitchell Hansen @hansen13.bsky.social · 8d

After #Lynx star Napheesa Collier made a strong statement last week, she’s not only standing behind it, but is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the #WNBA at one of the most important times in WNBA history.

My latest @canishoopus.bsky.social: www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...

Napheesa Collier Making a Statement and Leading a Movement at Pivotal Time in WNBA History

After the Lynx star made a strong statement last week, she is not backing down and is leading the charge in uniting the WNBA in a very important time in league history.

www.canishoopus.com

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Hitting the Hardwood @hittingthehardwood.bsky.social · 8d

With two games down in the #WNBAFinals, the Las Vegas Aces own a commanding 2-0 series lead with the series now shifting to Phoenix!

What do you think will happen in Game 3?

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