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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9824)

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers make the cross-country trip to Little Caesars Arena for an inter-conference showdown with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. The Lakers (8-9) have dealt with the injury bug through their first 17 games, but have remained afloat in the Western Conference. The Pistons (4-11) have lost seven of their first 11 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: What’s Next For The Hawks?

A look at what is next for the Atlanta Hawks franchise in light of controlling owner Bruce Levenson deciding to sell the team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Will Horford Leave Atlanta in Free Agency?

Al Horford’s impending free agency isn’t making many headlines, but his decision may affect the league’s landscape.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Q&A: Larry Sanders Explains Break from NBA

Larry Sanders tells Alex Kennedy why he decided to leave the Bucks, if he’ll consider an NBA comeback and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Rumors: Rondo May Weigh Free Agent Options?

Rajon Rondo hasn’t given Dallas assurances he’ll re-sign and says his free agency isn’t closed.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Rumors: Livingston Out 6-8 Weeks After Surgery

Shaun Livingston out six to eight weeks after surgery … Jordan Hamilton signs with Toronto Raptors … E’Twaun Moore to sign with Chicago Bulls

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Trade Rumors Are Heating Up

With the 2017 NBA Trade Deadline just 16 days away, trade talks are starting to heat up.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Setting Kemba Walker’s Market Value

The Charlotte Hornets can extend Kemba Walker early or let the market set his value next summer, which is risky

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: Down But Not Out, Kemba Walker Must Seize His Moment

Shane Rhodes breaks down what Kemba Walker can do to help the Celtics rebound from back-to-back losses to the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Okafor May Be Sixers’ Centerpiece

Jahlil Okafor may be the centerpiece that the Philadelphia 76ers have been searching for in recent years.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023