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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 (9828)

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
NBA PM: After Five Years, Sixers Stand To Collect From Steve Nash Trade

Instead of helping Kobe win a sixth ring, the 2012 trade for Steve Nash now benefits the Philadelphia 76ers

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Finding Your Suit Game

Steve Kyler meets the man who made Skal Labissière’s draft suit to get one of his own and see how the process works.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
What’s It Like to Return from a Major Injury?

Alex Kennedy talked to players about the physical and mental stress of returning from a significant injury.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA Sunday: Learn From Lance Stephenson

Paul Millsap bet on himself and won. Lance Stephenson, a cautionary tale for all players, hasn’t been as lucky.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA Sunday: New Life For Lance Stephenson

Lance Stephenson may flounder in New Orleans, but it’s easy to see why the Pelicans rolled the dice.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Looking at Kevin Garnett’s Legacy

With news that Kevin Garnett may retire, we look at the fascinating career of an all-time great NBA player.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023