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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)

NBA Draft Night: What We Know

With the NBA Draft just a day away, Cody Taylor covers the latest information regarding the draft, trades and free agency.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Six Teams Attend Dennis Smith’s Pro Day

At least six NBA teams were on hand to watch Dennis Smith’s Pro Day, sources told Basketball Insiders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Is Lauri Markkanen Finland’s Dirk Nowitzki?

Draft prospect Lauri Markkanen talks to Michael Scotto about preparing for the draft and his NBA prospects.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA Draft’s Most Underrated Point Guard: Jawun Evans

Jawun Evans speaks to Basketball Insiders’ Michael Scotto about being underrated as a draft prospect.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Lots Of NBA Draft Chatter

With the 2018 NBA Draft less than 50 hours away, Basketball Insiders’ publisher Steve Kyler digs into the last from around the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
Lonzo Ball Sees A Fit With The Lakers

Lonzo Ball sees a fit with the Lakers after his workout and interviews, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
The NBA Playoff Winners

Even if they’re not in the NBA Finals, there are plenty of postseason winners worth celebrating, writes Benny Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Oct 2023
NBA Sunday: Dwyane Wade Deserves Better

By offering a 50 percent pay cut, the HEAT have sent Dwyane Wade an unmistakable message: It’s just business.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
Wade Has Advice For Durant and the Warriors

Dwyane Wade recalls his “super team” experience and gives Kevin Durant and the Warriors advice.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA Sunday: Early Returns on Blazers’ Investments Not Good

The Blazers doled out $350 million in contracts last summer. After 30 games, the returns haven’t been good.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023