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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)

What Is Eric Bledsoe Actually Worth?

Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Eric Bledsoe is unlikely to get the contract he was looking for this offseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
What a Difference a Year Makes: A Shift in NBA Leaders

What a difference a year makes. Jessica Camerato looks at the many changes in the NBA since last season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Who is NBA’s DPOY? It’s Not DeAndre Jordan

Who is the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year? A look at this season’s top five candidates.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Who is Spencer Dinwiddie?

Get to know Detroit Pistons rookie Spencer Dinwiddie, who turned down Harvard University and has a connection to Ice Cube.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Who Will Be the Knicks Next Point Guard?

The Knicks are in search of their point guard of the future. Tommy Beer breaks down the candidates.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Who’s Got Next in 2014-15: Point Guards

Basketball Insiders takes a look at some point guards that are primed for a breakout season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Why Rudy Gobert Deserves Most Improved Player Consideration

A look at why Rudy Gobert deserves to mentioned with Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler in the Most Improved Player race.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Why Trading Knight Was the Right Move for the Bucks

Trading Brandon Knight was the right decision for the Milwaukee Bucks, writes Nate Duncan.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Will the Thunder’s Big Gamble Pay Off?

Nate Duncan breaks down the Oklahoma City Thunder’s recent trades and what it means for this season and moving forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Will Phil Jackson be Able to Practice Patience?

Phil Jackson is preaching patience, but can he practice it as well?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023