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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)

Steve Kyler’s Final 2016 60-Pick Mock Draft

Here’s a final look at how the 2016 NBA Draft may play out from Basketball Insiders’ publisher Steve Kyler.

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Oct 2023
NBA Trade Deadline Notebook

Jabari Davis takes a look at some of the difference-making trades from yesterday’s busy deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It’s Trade Deadline Day!

The Suns and Goran Dragic are not making a deal easy… Are the Wolves after Kevin Garnett?… Denver is being aggressive at the deadline… Lakers and Knicks might end up sitting this one out.

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Oct 2023
Scouting Ben Simmons

With help from 76ers coach Brett Brown, Ben Dowsett scouts rookie sensation Ben SImmons’ unique game.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023
NBA AM: A Day In The NBA’s G-League

Life in the NBA’s G-League isn’t as glamorous as the big leagues, but the focus and attention teams have on the task at hand is still impressive, Steve Kyler spent a day with the Northern Arizona Suns with an All-Access look at a day in the minor NBA leagues.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023
NBA Rookie Extensions: Kawhi Leonard

The Spurs are certain to extend Kawhi Leonard, right? Here’s why that might not be the best idea.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023
NBA Saturday: Will Kobe Bryant Return to Form?

Will Kobe Bryant return to superstar form and carry the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014-15 season? He’s confident he will. … A closer look at the NBA players competing in the FIBA World Cup.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023
18 Years of Pain for Tre Kelley and No Stopping Now

Tre Kelley is 29 and hasn’t played an NBA game. But after losing his mother 18 years ago, he won’t stop until he makes it.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023
NBA PM: Who Are the League’s Next Superstars?

Which players will emerge as the next superstars in the coming years? A look at five players who have a legitimate shot.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023
Dunc’d On: Warriors Have Financial Incentive for Love Trade

With Klay Thompson’s market value on the rise, the rumored trade for Kevin Love makes financial sense for the Warriors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  29 Sep 2023