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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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Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx Adjusting to New Virtual Reality Ahead of 2020 Season
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 15, 2020
We certainly are going through an unprecedented time in the United States and around the globe. While the world continues to fight the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many […]
Five Minnesota Lynx Games from 2019 Season to Go Back and Re-Watch
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 31, 2020
Much like other leagues in the country, the WNBA is helping sports fans get their basketball fix while we all await the resumption of sports around the […]
Looking Back: Ranking the Four Minnesota Lynx WNBA Titles
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 26, 2020
There is no question we are currently going through unprecedented times in the United States while dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak. Among the widespread impact the virus […]
Lynx Mailbag: The Draft, Season Timeline and Augustus Situation
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 23, 2020
While we continue to battle the current pandemic surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States and around the globe, the sports world continues to be impacted […]
Victory in Jonathan Irons Case Won’t Change Maya Moore’s Plans for 2020 WNBA Season
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 10, 2020
Maya Moore’s winning ways continued on Monday afternoon. That victory didn’t take place on the basketball court as we have seen numerous times in the past, however, […]
Minnesota Lynx Add Guard Depth with Trade for Veteran Guard Shenise Johnson
By Mitchell Hansen - Mar 6, 2020
The Minnesota Lynx continued their quest in retooling their guard unit heading into the 2020 WNBA season on Friday. The organization announced on Friday afternoon that it […]
Minnesota Lynx Re-Sign Forward Cecilia Zandalasini
By Mitchell Hansen - Feb 29, 2020
There will be a familiar face returning to the floor for the Minnesota Lynx during the 2020 WNBA season. The Lynx announced Saturday afternoon that the organization […]
Minnesota Lynx Acquire Former Gopher Rachel Banham from Connecticut Sun
By Mitchell Hansen - Feb 25, 2020
Another former Minnesota Golden Gophers player and Minnesota native is returning to her home state’s WNBA squad. The Minnesota Lynx announced on Tuesday night that the organization […]
Seimone Augustus’ Departure Brings Legendary Career with Lynx to Surprising End
By Mitchell Hansen - Feb 21, 2020
“I think I was supposed to be here. It’s like home. … I really couldn’t see myself anywhere else.” Less than two years ago, Seimone Augustus commented […]
Seimone Augustus Leaves Lynx After Signing with Sparks
By Mitchell Hansen - Feb 20, 2020
After spending 14 seasons with the Minnesota Lynx, one of the best players in franchise history will be suiting up for a new team in 2020. Seimone […]
Following Historic Playing Career, Brunson Will Continue to Have Strong Impact on Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - Feb 12, 2020
Although we won’t see her take the floor anymore as a player, Rebekkah Brunson will continue to have a strong impact on the Minnesota Lynx. On Tuesday, […]
Rebekkah Brunson Officially Retires, Joins Minnesota Lynx Coaching Staff as Assistant
By Mitchell Hansen - Feb 11, 2020
One of the most decorated players in WNBA history is making her return to the Minnesota Lynx. Although it won’t be as a player on the court, […]