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Jeff Hawkins

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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 (9881)

NBA AM: The Craziest Almost-Trades in History

Paul George was almost traded to the Cavs, but once, Kobe Bryant was almost traded to Chicago.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Potential Trading Partners for Knicks in a Carmelo Trade

There are multiple reasons why the Knicks should explore trading Carmelo Anthony. Here are several potential trades involving the superstar.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: Under the Radar – Eastern Conference

Flying under the radar is rarely seen as a good thing amongst athletes, but to be identified as somebody under the radar is categorically different. Drew Maresca identifies the five best “under the radar” players in the Eastern Conference.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Let’s Make A Deal – NBA Draft Edition

The NBA Draft is just two days away and NBA teams are now in full on “deal making” mode. Who is trying to make a move and what’s being talked about in the march up to the 2014 NBA Draft?

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Bruce Brown Thriving As Nets’ Small Ball Center

Brooklyn has thrived with Bruce Brown playing minutes as a small ball center – and what started out as an experiment may just change the Nets’ championship aspirations for the better.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Is Denver The Front Runner For Love?

With the 2014 NBA Draft just a week away, the talk surrounding Kevin Love is heating up and some new names have entered the fray with some interesting offers… Some NBA Draft notes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: The Clippers Face a First Round Conundrum

With the Clippers facing the possibility of another postseason collapse, Tristan Tucker analyzes what makes game three and the rest of the series integral to the franchise’s future.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers make the cross-country trip to Little Caesars Arena for an inter-conference showdown with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. The Lakers (8-9) have dealt with the injury bug through their first 17 games, but have remained afloat in the Western Conference. The Pistons (4-11) have lost seven of their first 11 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: What’s Next For The Hawks?

A look at what is next for the Atlanta Hawks franchise in light of controlling owner Bruce Levenson deciding to sell the team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Will Horford Leave Atlanta in Free Agency?

Al Horford’s impending free agency isn’t making many headlines, but his decision may affect the league’s landscape.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023