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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)

Will the New York Knicks Rebound in 2014-15?

How quickly the New York Knicks bounce back may depend on their ability to defend, as offense will not be a problem in the Big Appleā€¦

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Zach LaVine is the Timberwolves’ X-Factor

Zach LaVine is the Minnesota Timberwolves’ X-Factor going forward, writes Michael Scotto.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Would Kevin Durant Really Stay In OKC?

The next 456 days are not going to be easy for the Oklahoma City Thunder or their star player Kevin Durant… It’s time to stock up for the off-season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Winners Of The 2017 NBA Draft

After a wild night in the NBA, Benny Nadeau looks back at some of the draft’s biggest winners.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Zach Randolph: All-Star to Sixth Man of the Year?

Zach Randolph hopes coming off the bench will help the Memphis Grizzlies win a title.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Jazz, Hawks, Pacers Trade is First Shoe to Drop

Ben Dowsett looks at what today’s three-team trade means for the Hawks, Pacers and Jazz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Jay Williams Talks March Madness, TV Career and More

Jay Williams talked to Alex Kennedy about his television career, this year’s NCAA Tournament and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Jared Dudley on Veteran Mentorship

Basketball Insiders spoke with Jared Dudley about being a mentor for the Suns’ younger players and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Isaiah Thomas on Horford, Durant, Celtics Contending

Isaiah Thomas discusses his recruiting skills, offseason training, excitement over Al Horford joining Boston, 2016-17 goals and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
Is Trading for Kyrie Irving Worth the Risk?

Despite the temptation, Tommy Beer argues the Knicks should avoid breaking the bank for Kyrie Irving.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023