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Mitchell Hansen
Mitchell is a contributing writer at Zone Coverage, primarily covering the Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA and the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA. Growing up watching Kevin Garnett bang his head against the basket stanchion in his No. 21 Wolves jersey and yell like a crazy person, Mitchell quickly became a basketball junkie. He comes to Zone Coverage with over seven years of experience in journalism, communications and digital fields, including five years at a newspaper covering various sports teams and a year-plus stint covering the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx as the organization's Web Editorial Associate. Follow him on Twitter @M_Hansen13.
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Key Takeaways in Minnesota Lynx Season-Opening Comeback Win Over Connecticut
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 27, 2020
It wasn’t pretty, but a win is a win nonetheless. After an ugly showing in the first half of action to kick off the 2020 WNBA season […]
The Minnesota Lynx are Eager to Start 2020 Season with History on the Horizon and a Flood of New Faces
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 24, 2020
Over two months after the 2020 WNBA season was supposed to begin in May, the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the league are officially returning to […]
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What Glen Taylor Exploring Selling His Ownership Stake Means for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 22, 2020
Glen Taylor has held a majority ownership stake of the Minnesota Timberwolves since 1994 and the Minnesota Lynx since 2002. But in 2020, that might be coming […]
After Her Surprising Departure from Minnesota Lynx, Seimone Augustus Adjusts to Playing for Rival Los Angeles Sparks
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 20, 2020
In early July, Seimone Augustus reported for yet another WNBA season putting on a different jersey for the first time in her legendary career. After 14 seasons […]
Now Back Home, Rachel Banham is Motivated for First Season with the Minnesota Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 16, 2020
When she was growing up in Lakeville, Rachel Banham always had the goal of suiting up in the WNBA for her home team. In 2020, as she […]
Continuing to Bond in Florida, Minnesota Lynx Excited to Get Back to Action as Season Approaches
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 15, 2020
After months of uncertainty as to if or even when the 2020 WNBA season would begin, the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the league are preparing […]
Breaking Down the Minnesota Lynx’s 2020 Regular Season Schedule
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 14, 2020
With training camp underway for the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the WNBA heading into the start of the 2020 season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, […]
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Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Continue to be at the Center of Movement for Change
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 13, 2020
Over the past few months, social justice has been on the forefront of many conversations within both Minnesota and around the world. Following the death of George […]
Life in the Bubble, COVID-19 Testing and Health Risks: Minnesota Lynx Adjusting to New Normal at IMG Academy in Florida
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 8, 2020
Imagine gathering over 140 players and multiple league and team personnel together in one central location and essentially holding them within that area for more than four […]
Lynx Mailbag: Options on Offense, Newcomers Who Will Flourish and Guard Combinations
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 6, 2020
After months of uncertainty surrounding when, or even if, the 2020 WNBA season would take place amid the coronavirus pandemic, the wheels are in motion to kick […]
“We Made It:” Maya Moore Achieves Biggest Victory of Her Career with Jonathan Irons’ Release
By Mitchell Hansen - Jul 2, 2020
Thanks to the help of Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore and others, a Missouri man has been freed from prison after more than 22 years for a […]
An Inside Look at the Minnesota Lynx’s Memorable Finish to the 2017 Season
By Mitchell Hansen - Jun 25, 2020
The 2017 WNBA season was a memorable one for the Minnesota Lynx for many reasons. Whether it was the 20-2 start to the year, finishing the regular […]