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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)

Cavaliers’ Early Season Trades Paying Dividends

A look at how the new additions have helped the Cleveland Cavaliers turn things around.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Can Cavaliers Overcome Loss of Kyrie Irving?

The loss of Kyrie Irving is a massive, though not fatal blow to the Cavaliers’ hope for a title.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Inside the Chicago Bulls’ Damaging Inconsistency

The Chicago Bulls are struggling to overcome inconsistency and internal issues, writes Ben Dowsett.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Karl-Anthony Towns’ Rookie Season Has Been Historically Good

Eric Saar breaks down the historical context of Karl-Anthony Towns’ incredible rookie season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA PM: Markel Brown Searching For Second Chance

After a season overseas, Markel Brown is looking to prove he belongs in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: What is Cleveland’s Next Move?

Plenty has been made about where LeBron goes this summer, but not much has been made about what Cleveland will do if he leaves.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Now What? – Charlotte Hornets

Despite being eliminated in a blowout, there’s a lot to look forward to in the Queen City. Tristan Tucker breaks down what’s to come for the Charlotte Hornets.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
The X-Factors: Dallas

Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ X-Factors series by taking a look at the Dallas Mavericks’ most important pieces when the NBA returns in late July.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA Sunday: Kobe Bryant’s Inner Peace

For the first time in his 20 year career, Kobe Bryant is finally at peace, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA Sunday: Chicago Bulls Are Still Legit

Derrick Rose believes the Bulls can win the championship this year. He may be correct, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022