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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)

Who Gets The West’s Final Two Playoff Spots?

A look at what’s ahead for the Western Conference teams in contention for the seventh and eighth seeds.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Which Teams Need to Upgrade Their Rotation?

Which teams are being dragged down by dead weight? Nate Duncan examines some teams that need a change.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Which Young Players Shined on the All-Star Stage?

A look at four young players who became household names by shining on the All-Star Weekend stage.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Where Will Brook Lopez End Up?

Five potential destinations for the offensively-gifted center.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What’s Next for the Orlando Magic?

Cody Taylor breaks down the Magic’s dismissal of GM Rob Hennigan.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What’s Left on the Schedule for Playoff Bubble Teams?

A close look at the teams still in the playoff hunt in the East and West.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What the Serge Ibaka Trade Means for the Magic and Raptors

Cody Taylor breaks down the implications of the Serge Ibaka trade for Orlando and Toronto.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What the Lakers, Nets Trade Means for Each Team

Cody Taylor breaks down the Lakers-Nets trade that sends D’Angelo Russell to Brooklyn.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What Should the Celtics Do With All Their Draft Picks?

The Boston Celtics have been stockpiling draft picks. What should they do with them in the future?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What Makes A Good Leader in the NBA

Jake Rauchbach explains how different leadership styles can be equally effective.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023