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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)

2021-22 Southeast Division Preview

In advance of the 2021-22 season, Tristan Tucker takes a look at how the Southeast Division stacks up. Can the Atlanta Hawks replicate their success from a season ago?

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2022
NBA AM: Warriors Gambling On Core Group

The Warriors refused to include emerging guard Klay Thompson in trade talks this summer. Was it the smart move?

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2022
Prodigies: Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid

Jake Rauchbach evaluates Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid in Part Two of the Prodigies Series.

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Where Does Blake Griffin Fit?

With the news that Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons will part ways, Tristan Tucker breaks down which teams do and don’t make sense for Griffin’s services.

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
NBA: Free Agent Head Coaches

Cody Taylor looks at the top free agent head coaches. Keep an eye on these individuals as jobs open up.

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
Villanova’s Josh Hart Is A Winner

Josh Hart is the latest four-year player looking to make an immediate impact in the NBA, writes Benny Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Luka Doncic — Unmatched On The Move

Luka Doncic’s improved shot-making has received most attention, but it’s his effectiveness penetrating – especially as a passer – that’s propelled the Dallas Mavericks to the league’s best offense. Jack Winter writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Chasson Randle Not Overlooking Shot With Thunder

Basketball Insiders’ Drew Maresca caught up with Chasson Randle about his offseason workouts, his opportunity in Oklahoma City and how the two relate.

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Kevin Porter Jr. or James Harden?

After a tumultuous start to his young career, Kevin Porter Jr. has found his stride with the Houston Rockets. Is he the next star of H-Town? Dylan Thayer breaks it down for this feature on Basketball Insiders!

Jeff Hawkins  •  18 Aug 2022
NBA Dunk Contest Field Already Essentially Set

Victor Oladipo and three other young stars will make up this year’s dunk contest field, according to a report.

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022