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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)

Mavs Transition From Nowitzki to Barnes

Mark Cuban discusses Dirk Nowitzki’s legacy, Harrison Barnes’ emergence and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Cleveland Had To Deal, But It Will Cost Dan Gilbert

Cavs GM David Griffin had to land Timofey Mozgov, but keeping this team together will cost owner Dan Gilbert dearly.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Christmas Eve Rumors: Rockets Land Smith

Rockets land Josh Smith… Kevin McHale gets extension… Varejao out for the year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Chris Paul is Winning in Houston

Since his trade to Houston, Chris Paul hasn’t lost. For the first time in his career, he looks poised to finally break through to the next level.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Chicago Bulls Exploring Trade Market

The Chicago Bulls are exploring the trade market on Robin Lopez and Doug McDermott, Michael Scotto reports.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Childhood Friends Bass, Thornton Reunite on Celtics

Brandon Bass and Marcus Thornton have grown from childhood friends to NBA teammates on the Boston Celtics.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Changing Circumstance: On Utah’s Foundational Frontcourt

Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors are ready for a big season as a duo, writes Ben Dowsett.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Cavs Woes Reason For Concern, But Not Dismissal

Spencer Davies takes a look at the Cavs’ issues and why we shouldn’t count them out just yet.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Can The Oklahoma City Thunder Turn The Corner?

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s record of 25-25 means they have a lot of catching up to do. With 32 games left, can they right this ship?

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Can the Atlanta Hawks Keep Their Team Together This Offseason?

The Hawks have been the NBA’s darlings this season. Can they keep this team together for the long haul?

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023