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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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McBride and Collier Hit the Ground Running, Completing the Lynx Roster
By Mitchell Hansen - May 28, 2021
Officially two weeks into the 2021 WNBA regular season, the Minnesota Lynx finally have their complete roster. Coming into the year, the Lynx and their fans were […]
The Winless Lynx Have a Week Off to Right the Ship
By Mitchell Hansen - May 24, 2021
For the first time since 2007, the Minnesota Lynx are 0-3 to start the season. The Lynx have had their ups and downs against the Phoenix Mercury, […]
Seimone Augustus Reflects on Her Lynx Career
By Mitchell Hansen - May 21, 2021
Many Minnesota Lynx fans were looking forward to June 12, when the the team hosts the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center. Not only is it entertaining […]
Still in Search of an Identity, New Lynx Additions Playing Key Roles Early
By Mitchell Hansen - May 19, 2021
Coming into the 2021 WNBA season, the Minnesota Lynx were viewed as a team ready to contend for a league championship. With an impressive new-look roster headlined […]
Lynx Mailbag: Fan Attendance, Commissioner’s Cup, and Salary Cap Relief
By Mitchell Hansen - May 17, 2021
With the new WNBA season here, it’s time for the return of the Minnesota Lynx Mailbag! The Lynx kicked off the 2021 campaign last Friday when they […]
Target Center Was Rocking Once Again For the Lynx Opener
By Mitchell Hansen - May 15, 2021
It had been 622 days — or one year, eight months, and 14 days — since the Minnesota Lynx took the floor at Target Center for a […]
Reeve’s Latest Accomplishment is Turning the Lynx Into Contenders Again
By Mitchell Hansen - May 11, 2021
Since 2010, the Minnesota Lynx have been one of the most successful teams in the WNBA. And there is one constant in their winning formula: head coach […]
Expectations and Predictions For the Lynx in 2021
By Mitchell Hansen - May 10, 2021
The 2021 WNBA season is less than a week away. The Minnesota Lynx, who wrapped up their two-game preseason schedule last Saturday against the Washington Mystics, will […]
With Rennia Davis Out, the Lynx Will Be Shorthanded to Start the Season
By Mitchell Hansen - May 3, 2021
The season hasn’t even started yet for the Minnesota Lynx, and they’ve already suffered a blow that will result in one of their newest offseason additions missing […]
New Additions Spark Excitement, Expectations for Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 29, 2021
We saw more player movement in the WNBA this offseason than we’ve seen in years. The Minnesota Lynx got in on the trend, signing Kayla McBride, Aerial […]
It’s Officially Time for WNBA Expansion
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 26, 2021
Currently, there are 12 total teams in the WNBA, which is celebrating its 25th year of operation. The WNBA debuted in 1997 with eight teams, eventually expanding […]
Don’t Expect Rennia Davis to Extend Lynx Rookie of the Year Trend
By Mitchell Hansen - Apr 22, 2021
The Minnesota Lynx have done an impressive job over the last few years finding talent through the draft and having those players quickly adjust to life in […]