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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 Rumors: Could Curry Return Home to Charlotte?

Steph Curry called signing with his hometown Charlotte Hornets “a fun thought” and suggested he’s interested in going home.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Rumors: Hawks Want to, But Can’t Extend Millsap

The Atlanta Hawks want to keep Millsap long-term, but have to wait until July to re-sign him…

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Mike James, The 27-Year-Old Rookie

Thanks to an early-season coaching change and Eric Bledsoe’s dismissal, Mike James is making the most of his big NBA arrival.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Father’s Tough Love Turned Around Sullinger’s Season

Jared Sullinger’s body language and attitude haven’t been great at times this season. Well, to his father, that was disrespecting the family name and he showed up in Boston to put his son in his place.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: NBA Free Agency Rolls On

Raptors reach a deal with Kyle Lowry… Carmelo heads to LA… The Clippers are being aggressive.. The Pelicans are looking at deals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: From 17-32 To Playoffs, Where Do The Washington Wizards Go From Here?

With Washington’s season under wraps, Tristan Tucker evaluates the Wizards’ options moving forward and why this offseason is the most important in recent franchise history.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: The Case for Keeping Markieff Morris

Eric Saar breaks down the Markieff Morris situation and why the Suns’ best option is keeping the disgruntled forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Nowitzki Should Weigh Free Agency Options

Will Dirk Nowitzki consider leaving the Dallas Mavericks this summer? If he weighs his free agency options, he’ll be highly coveted.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Rumors: Mavericks Searching For Point Guard Help

Rumors: With Rondo undergoing surgery, Mavericks are looking for additional help at point guard.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Executives in Love With Joel Embiid

NBA executives love Joel Embiid and he may end up being the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft … LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant tonight

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023