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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 Clippers Are Dominating in Unfamiliar Ways

With added depth and a new commitment to defense, the Los Angeles Clippers are dominating their opponents.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
Turner Eyes Top-Four Seed, Most Improved Award

Myles Turner believes he can win Most Improved Player and help Indiana be a top-four seed in the East.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Los Angeles Lakers’ Progress Report

Jabari Davis examines why progress is more important than their overall record as he looks at the Los Angeles Lakers through the first third of their season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
The Big 3: Chris Paul, J.R. Smith and Play of the Week

Every Friday, Ben Dowsett shines a spotlight on three interesting NBA items from the week.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
The Big 3: Rudy Gobert, Pistons Ascending, Play of the Week

This week’s Big 3 features Rudy Gobert’s two-way production, the Pistons and the Play of the Week.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
The Big 3: Record Offense, Crazy Embiid, Play of Week

Ben Dowsett looks at record-setting offenses, Joel Embiid’s awesomeness and a smart Play of the Week.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
The Big 3: Footwork, 3-on-3 and Elevator Doors

This week’s Big 3 features smart footwork, a new 3-on-3 summer league and the Play of the Week.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA Power Rankings – 12/16/16

The Rockets are on fire, the Knicks have cracked the top 10 and more in our latest power rankings.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA Most Valuable Player Watch – 1/13/17

Our latest Most Valuable Player rankings are out. Did your favorite player make the cut?

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023
Defensive Player Of The Year Watch – 2/16/18

Spencer Davies updates the DPOY watch as the first half of the NBA season comes to a close and the All-Star break approaches.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Oct 2023