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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

About

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)

NBA AM: Buying Out Wade And Anthony?

Could Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade be headed for buyouts? It may not be as crazy as you’d think.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Brown Shedding “Loser” Label

Since 2013, No coach has lost more than Brett Brown, but his Sixers are turning a corner.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Bounce-Back, Redemption or Decline In 2018?

Heading into next season there are players seeking redemption and those facing the inevitable decline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Beau Beech Finally Gets His NBA Chance

Beau Beech discusses his opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets and how he’s approaching training camp.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Are The Kings Targeting George Karl?

Are the Kings targeting George Karl to replace Mike Malone?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Bledsoe Remains Stranded In Limbo

Eric Bledsoe is arguably the best free agent remaining but there’s no deal imminent for his services next season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Are The Bulls Hottest Team In The NBA?

Are the Chicago Bulls really the hottest team in the NBA right now? And more!

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Almost Time To Guarantee NBA Contracts

NBA teams have some decisions to make and as many as 49 players could find themselves waived this week… Trades are not easy to make on your timeline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Almost Trade Season In the NBA

With December 15 just around the corner some NBA teams are increasing their trade talk, with a couple of teams looking like they want to deal.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Analyzing the Puzzling Donatas Motiejunas Contract Situation

Eric Pincus provides insight and analysis on the puzzling Donatas Motiejunas contract situation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023