Mike Peden

Mike Peden

Joined: Apr 1, 2017

If it's a sport, Mike is usually there covering it. 10 years of writing experience in the WNBA, including all four Minnesota Lynx championships. Contributor for Suburban Community Channels, Town Square TV and Valley Access Channels. Statcast Operator for MLB Advanced Media. A 2009 graduate from the University of Minnesota and a font savant.

Chicago Sky forward Diamond DeShields pulls up for a jumper in a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Takeaways: DeShields shoots for the Sky in Chicago win

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 13: Lindsay Whalen and Head Coach Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx announce Whalen's retirement at the end of the current WNBA season on August 13, 2018 at the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Lindsay Whalen changed Minnesota basketball, and this author, forever

Atlanta guard #15 Tiffany Hayes handles the ball against Minnesota guard #30 Tanisha Wright in a game at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Takeaways: ‘Three-falling’ Dream score big win over Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 28: Maya Moore #23 of Team Parker is interviewed by Arielle Chambers before the Verizon WNBA All-Star Game on July 28, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steel Brooks/NBAE via Getty Images)

WATCH: the 2018 WNBA All Star Game stars talk to High Post Hoops

Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever poses at the WNBA Orange Carpet event. Photo by Abe Booker, III.

WNBA’s best bring fashion and fun to Orange Carpet

Minnesota Lynx players Danielle Robinson, left, and Sylvia Fowles celebrate after a victory over the Indiana Fever at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III.

Takeaways: Fowles leads full-throttle Lynx win over Fever

A frustrated Minnesota Lynx bench looks on in a game against the Connecticut Sun at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Takeaways: Sun rout leaves Lynx looking for willpower

Alex Bentley of the Connecticut Sun dribbles the ball in a game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Trade sends Alex Bentley to Atlanta Dream, Layshia Clarendon to Connecticut Sun

Takeaways: Fired up Fever stun red-hot Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 29: Maya Moore #23 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots the ball against the Atlanta Dream on June 29, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Two-half Takeaways: Lynx go ‘outside’ for sixth straight win

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Seimone Augustus

Takeaways: Fowles and Moore headline fifth straight Lynx win

Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) greets Cecilia Zandalasini (9) as the team gathers on the bench in the second half of their game against the New York Liberty. Photo by Abe Booker III, Stratman Photography

Takeaways: Fowles and Zandalasini headline wire-to-wire Lynx win

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 23: Sylvia Fowles #34 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against Elizabeth Cambage #8 of the Dallas Wings on May 23, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways: The Sylvia Fowles-Liz Cambage battle of Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 04: Lisa Borders, President of the WNBA presents Sylvia Fowles

Ageless Lynx ‘go fourth’ to another WNBA title

Minnesota Lynx players Jia Perkins, left, and Maya Moore share a celebration. Photo by Abe Booker, III

Three Takeaways: Lynx offense awakens again to thwart Mercury

Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike takes a shot against Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles. Photo by Brian Few, Jr.

WNBA preview: Sparks and Lynx face off for round two