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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)

NBA PM: Rising Salary Cap Presents Difficult Decisions

The next two summers may go down as the most interesting and exciting offseasons in recent NBA history.

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022
Fixing the Golden State Warriors

In the wake of firing Mark Jackson, what can the Warriors do to become true contenders next season and beyond?

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022
Should Durant Become a Free Agent Again in 2017?

Should Kevin Durant postpone his free agency to the summer of 2017? It makes sense for several reasons.

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022
NBA Sunday: Still Waiting For Jabari Parker

Despite an impressive season, to get to the next level, the Bucks need Jabari Parker to prove his worth, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Defense Key To Wolves Making Up Ground

Since Minnesota traded for Robert Covington and Dario Saric, the team has a record of 7-2. Taj Gibson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Tom Thibodeau speak on their impact.

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Aug 2022
NBA PM: Elfrid Payton Belongs in ROY Race

Elfrid Payton is proving he belongs in the Rookie of the Year discussion … The Washington Wizards’ second half struggles continue

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Dunc’d On: Random Thoughts on Nets, Hornets

Nate Duncan shares some thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, late-game strategies and calculating per game possessions.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA Saturday: Portland’s Defense Showing Signs of Life

With a few notable adjustments, the Portland Trail Blazers are showing some improvement on defense.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Breaking Down The Festus Ezeli Situation

Oliver Maroney looks into what may be happening between the Portland Trail Blazers and Festus Ezeli

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA Helping Young Players Save Money

After seeing many guys spend irresponsibly and go broke, the NBA is helping young players save money.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022