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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 (9881)

5 Potential Landing Spots for Markieff Morris

A look at five teams that could be a potential landing spot for disgruntled Suns forward Markieff Morris.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: Willy Hernangomez Gets A New Beginning

Willy Hernangomez talks to Basketball Insiders about being traded to Charlotte, learning from Dwight Howard and finding a home.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Dallas Mavericks Showings Signs of Life

After a rough start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks are climbing up the Western Conference standings.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: How Homeschooling Led to Chapel Hill

McDonald’s All-American Co-MVP Justin Jackson is headed to North Carolina next year, despite having been homeschooled… Chicago curiously cuts Erik Murphy; Ronnie Brewer and Mike James to take his place?

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Ben Bentil Helps Draft Stock at Combine

Ben Bentil shined during the NBA Combine and now he’s being discussed as a possible first-round pick.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Rumors: Bobcats Want Turner

The Charlotte Bobcats are interested in Evan Turner … Dante Exum could force his way to the L.A. Lakers … Trade talks between L.A. Lakers and Phoenix Suns stall

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: The Problems with Restricted Free Agency

Despite the logic behind restricted free agency, there are a lot issues that hurt both players and teams.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Are The Sacramento Kings Postseason Bound?

One year older, wiser and better – surrounded by an enviable blend of young talent and veteran depth – could De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III help the Kings end the league’s longest postseason drought? Jack Winter examines.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Will Kanter Get Lucrative Deal?

Will Enes Kanter get the lucrative deal he’s seeking? He’s playing well, but there are red flags surrounding him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: The Truth About Qualifying Offers

Greg Monroe has proven that taking the qualifying offer can prove fruitful, but he’s more the exception than the rule.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023