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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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What the Reported Kayla McBride Signing Means for the Lynx
By Mitchell Hansen - Jan 28, 2021
Although player signings can’t become official in the WNBA until Feb. 1, the Minnesota Lynx created some news around the league leading up to that date after […]
The Difference Between Maya Moore and Kyrie Irving’s Off-The-Court Situations
By Mitchell Hansen - Jan 20, 2021
When it comes to both Maya Moore and Kyrie Irving‘s playing careers, both have long lists of accomplishments and accolades on the basketball court. But off the […]
Lynx Offseason Mailbag: Addressing Depth and Needs, Expectations and Maya Moore
By Mitchell Hansen - Jan 14, 2021
It’s the return of the Minnesota Lynx Mailbag, offseason edition! As we sit on the cusp of the WNBA offseason getting busier and movement starting to take […]
How the Minnesota Lynx Look Entering WNBA Free Agency
By Mitchell Hansen - Jan 11, 2021
Back in October, the Seattle Storm swept the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals to put a bow on the 2020 bubble season at IMG Academy […]
3 Former Lynx Have a Strong Showing in the WNBA Finals
By Mitchell Hansen - Oct 7, 2020
Although the Minnesota Lynx were bounced in the semifinal round by the Seattle Storm to end their season, there were multiple familiar faces taking part in the […]
5 Positive Takeaways From 2020 Lynx Season
By Mitchell Hansen - Oct 1, 2020
It’s hard to believe that the Minnesota Lynx season is already over after being swept by the Seattle Storm in the semifinals. Going into the 2020 season, […]
The Lynx Exceeded Expectations in 2020 and are Close to Contending Once Again
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 29, 2020
In July, the Minnesota Lynx left for Bradenton, Fla. to prepare for the unknown lying ahead of an unprecedented season in a bubble location at IMG Academy. […]
The Lynx Were Swept by Seattle, but Felt They Took a Step Forward This Season
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 28, 2020
Entering Sunday afternoon’s Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals against the Seattle Storm, the Minnesota Lynx found themselves in a 0-2 hole in the best-of-5 series. Unfortunately […]
Minnesota Lynx Can’t Come Back Late, Fall Down 0-2 Against Seattle Storm in Semis
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 25, 2020
To open up the semifinal round of the WNBA Playoffs on Tuesday, the fourth-seeded Minnesota Lynx were one play away from stealing the series-opening game against the […]
Minnesota Lynx Lose Game 1 on a Seattle Storm Buzzer Beater
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 23, 2020
It may have taken place two days after it was originally scheduled, but the Minnesota Lynx and the Seattle Storm finally tipped off in Game 1 of […]
Minnesota Lynx Edge Phoenix Mercury to Advance to the WNBA Semifinals
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 18, 2020
For the first time since the 2017 season, the Minnesota Lynx will be playing beyond the two single-elimination playoff rounds in the postseason. The fourth-seeded Lynx tipped […]
The Lynx Machine Rolls On: Reeve is Coach of the Year, Dangerfield the WNBA’s Best Rookie
By Mitchell Hansen - Sep 17, 2020
Going into the 2020 WNBA season, not that many people predicted that Minnesota Lynx point guard Crystal Dangerfield or head coach/general manager Cheryl Reeve would end up […]