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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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We have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR year-round podcasts as part of the Hitting the Hardwood Network as we continue to grow coverage of the game and be your home for all of it!

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New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is solo breaking down Wednesday’s 113-105 Wolves loss to OKC. He breaks down the Wolves defensive effort, more good Rob Dillingham minutes and the bad decisions in the fourth quarter and more!

Take a listen ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/2Vi8...
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
From all of us at Hitting the Hardwood, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It’s Wednesday, so it’s time to check in with a HTH Newsletter! 🙌

Featured this week:

- Thankful this Thanksgiving
- Latest on CBA
- Four HTH Podcasts
- Lynx Content
- Submit Feedback
- More!

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November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Winsidr’s 2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 is here 🔥

@michaelwaterloo.bsky.social and @thecoachmelissa.bsky.social reveal their own boards, breaking down the top prospects shaping the first round⬇️
winsidr.com/2025/11/2026...
2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 » Winsidr
Winsidr’s 2026 WNBA Mock Draft 1.0 breaks down top prospects and examines how expansion and free agency could reshape the first round.
winsidr.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🚨 Emergency The Missing Lynx! 🚨

The entire HTH crew of @adukemn.bsky.social, @hansen13.bsky.social and @terryhorstman.bsky.social break down the WNBA Draft Lottery, talk prospects and options for the Lynx at No. 2, discuss the CBA, answer questions & more!

Tap in!➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/2j0Z...
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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With the second-best odds to claim the top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the Minnesota #Lynx claimed the No. 2 selection in the WNBA Draft Lottery on Sunday in LA.

I break down the lottery results, the full draft order and Minnesota's history of drafting at No. 2. www.canishoopus.com/minnesota-ly...
Minnesota Lynx Land No. 2 Pick in 2026 WNBA Draft
Entering the WNBA Draft Lottery with the second-best odds at the top pick, the Lynx earned the No. 2 selection for the 2026 WNBA Draft.
www.canishoopus.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
🚨Emergency Missing Lynx Draft Lottery Pod 🚨

Join our guys @adukemn.bsky.social, @hansen13.bsky.social and @terryhorstman.bsky.social for a livestream podcast at 8 p.m. CT to talk about the Lynx locking down the No. 2 pick.

Come join the conversation as we break down the options!
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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No surprises in the WNBA Draft Lottery. The top five picks for the 2026 WNBA Draft:

1. Dallas Wings
2. Minnesota Lynx
3. Seattle Storm
4. Washington Mystics
5. Chicago Sky
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Reposted by Hitting the Hardwood
The 2026 #WNBA Draft Lottery takes place tonight at 5:30pm ET on ESPN.

Here are 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%

The 2026 WNBA Draft will take place April 13.
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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No. 1:
- Seimone Augustus (2006)
- Maya Moore (2011)

No. 2:
- Monica Wright (2010)
- Diamond Miller (2023)

No. 3:
- Candice Wiggins (2008)
- Kelsey Griffin (2010)
- Devereaux Peters (2012)

No. 4:
- Noelle Quinn (2007)
- Renee Montgomery (2009)
- Amber Harris (2011)
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Ahead of the #WNBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, where the Minnesota Lynx have a 26.1% chance at landing the top pick, Minnesota has held a top-four selection 10 times in franchise history.

Two No. 1 picks, two No. 2 picks, three No. 3 picks and three No. 4 picks.

Here's the full list ⬇️
November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
New The Missing Wolves! 🐺🏀

@adukemn.bsky.social is joined by Andrew Carlson to break down Friday's brutal Wolves loss in Phoenix. They talk Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels & Devin Booker, the antics of Dillon Brooks, field chat questions and more!

Listen ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/4BlJ...
November 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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
Reposted by Hitting the Hardwood
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
Reposted by Hitting the Hardwood
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
Reposted by Hitting the Hardwood
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!

Want to get weekly news/info sent to you FREE year-round? Sign up today!➡️ bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
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!

Do you want to get weekly news and info sent to you for FREE year-round? Sign up today! ➡️ bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-
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
Reposted by Hitting the Hardwood
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