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All things MN Lynx and WNBA! Proud home of the Hitting the Hardwood, Lynx Happy Hour and The Missing Lynx Podcasts!

Founder/Host: Mitchell Hansen | Hosts: Terry Horstman, Andrew Dukowitz

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The weekend is here, so it’s time for Happy Hour! 🍻🏀

@terryhorstman.bsky.social returns to the airwaves to discuss Sunday’s WNBA Draft Lottery, who the Lynx are sending, the WNBA Draft, the coaching carousel, the latest on CBA talks and more!

Tap in! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/141z...
November 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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StudBudz representing the Lynx makes this about as 'must-see TV' as an event that revolves around drawing ping pong balls can get
The WNBA Draft Lottery 2026 is just two days away!

Tune in at 6:30pm/ET on ESPN to learn which team will get the 2026 No.1 overall pick!
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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NEWS: The New York Liberty have hired Chris DeMarco as the franchise’s new head coach, sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.

DeMarco has been with the Golden State Warriors since 2012, working his way up from a video coordinator to a front-of-bench assistant.
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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More details here on why the WNBPA feels the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands.

Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business.

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources: Players unmoved by WNBA's proposal
The WNBPA feels the league's latest CBA proposal misses the mark and does not include a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The midway point in the week is here, so it’s time for a new HTH Newsletter! 🔥

Featured this week:

- Latest on CBA Talks
- Submit Your Feedback To Us!
- Four New HTH Podcasts
- Supporting HTH
- More!

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November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @bennyhughesnba.bsky.social from @canishoopus.bsky.social to talk about Monday’s Wolves win. They discuss Naz Reid finding his rhythm, The Rob Dillingham situation, take chat questions and more!

Listen! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/2ouy...
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by Sara Brnic to get all of her Rudy Gobert frustrations out in the open. They discuss whether or not Saturday’s loss was on Anthony Edwards, take chat questions and more.

Tap in! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/6tjA...
November 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @brandonbeck4.bsky.social and @tallsdurf.bsky.social of @nopantscrunch.bsky.social to break down Friday’s Wolves win, Ant’s 3rd quarter, Jaden McDaniels' play and preview Saturday’s Denver game.

Listen! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/4Idz...
November 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Happy Wednesday, also known as HTH Newsletter day! 🎉

Featured this week:

- Deadline Approaching … Again
- Submit Your Feedback To Us!
- Four New HTH Podcasts
- Supporting HTH
- More!

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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is once again joined by MN Please Understand Podcast hosts Matt and Phil to break down Monday’s Wolves win over Utah. They talk about the play of Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels and take chat questions.

Tap in! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/4k4J...
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by MN Please Understand Podcast hosts Matt and Jake to talk Sunday’s Wolves blowout win over Sacramento. They discuss Jaden McDaniels's new ceiling, Anthony Edwards' +25 night & take chat questions.

Listen!➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/0euJ...
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Green court, goosebumps and good times on a Friday night! 🐺🏀

In the latest The Missing Wolves, @adukemn.bsky.social is joined by Matt Brockberg to break down Friday’s win over Utah, Julius Randle's triple-double, the neon green court and much more.

Listen here! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/5c2o...
November 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The #WNBA has announced that the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery will take place on Nov. 23 and will air on ESPN.

The odds for the top pick:

- Dallas, 42%
- Minnesota (via Chicago), 26.1%
- Seattle (via LA), 16.7%
- Washington, 9.7%
- Chicago (via Connecticut), 5.5%
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
New The Missing Lynx‼️

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @cassidyhett.bsky.social to talk about covering high school sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune, the Minnesota Lynx's offseason, the latest on the CBA and more.

Listen! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/05oW...
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
New The Missing Wolves!🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @kyletheige.bsky.social to break down Wednesday's Wolves loss to the Knicks. They discuss the Wolves' biggest issues through eight games, the inconsistency of the defense and answer chat questions.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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@unrivaledwbb.bsky.social Season 2 tips off in January 🔥 Rosters are set, and the shake-up is real 👀

@michaelwaterloo.bsky.social ’s got all the club lineups ⬇️ Who you got? winsidr.com/2025/11/unri...
Unrivaled Season 2 Rosters are Set » Winsidr
The coaches have submitted their keepers and drafted for Unrivaled Season 2: which squad are you rolling with?
winsidr.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It’s the midway point in the week, so that means it’s time for a new HTH Newsletter! 🔥

Featured this week:

- CBA Waiting Game Continues
- Four New HTH Podcasts
- Supporting HTH
- More!

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November 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by @brandonbeck4.bsky.social from @nopantscrunch.bsky.social to break down Monday's Wolves win, including talking about Julius Randle's triple-double, the Wolves getting back above .500 and more!

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November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Well, well well. Would you look at the time ... it's time for Happy Hour! 🍻🏀

This week, @terryhorstman.bsky.social is joined by @ellemohs.bsky.social of @wcconews.bsky.social to talk about her new podcast, WoMN in Sports, the 2025 MN Lynx and more!

Take a listen ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/50HF...
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The WNBA and the WNBPA reached a resolution on Thursday for a 30-day extension on their CBA deal, league sources told @theathletic.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced that Minnesota #Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve has been named to the Class of 2025, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the game.

#WNBA
October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
You know what day of the week it is … it’s Hitting the Hardwood Day! 🔥

Featured this week:

- CBA Deadline Week
- Four New HTH Podcasts
- Supporting HTH
- More!

Do you want to get weekly news and info sent to you for FREE year-round? Sign up today! ➡️ bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
October 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Breaking: The WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA, sources told ESPN.

Time is ticking for a resolution, one way or another, with Friday's deadline rapidly approaching

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
Sources: WNBA offers extension on CBA deadline
The WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA ahead of the October 31 deadline.
www.espn.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
🚨New HTH Podcast!🚨

In the latest episode, @hansen13.bsky.social is joined by Aryeh Schwartz of @winsidr.com to talk the current state of the offseason, CBA talks and impending deadline, things the #WNBA needs to improve upon this offseason and more!

Take a listen ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/6Hj6...
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The weekend is here, meaning it’s time for Happy Hour! 🍻🏀

@classicjpow.bsky.social joins @terryhorstman.bsky.social to talk all things WNBA offseason, including takeaways from the Finals, the coaching cycle, not seeing a Liberty/Lynx Finals & much more!

Tap in! ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/5cjO...
October 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM