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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 AM: Cavs Smart to Play Cautious With Irving

Kyrie Irving is a great player, but is often injured. Cleveland is smart to play it safe with him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA PM: Wizards Trying to Find Consistency

The Wizards are hoping that getting completely healthy will allow the team to be more consistent.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
Ranking The NBA’s Southeast Division

Buddy Grizzard ranks the NBA’s Southeast Division and projects a possible win range for each team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: James Harden’s All-Around Deadly Game

Spencer Davies debunks the myths surrounding James Harden’s skill set by using a breakdown of the Houston Rockets’ first-round series vs. the Utah Jazz as evidence.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
Looking At The NBA Draft: The No. 7 Picks

Shane Rhodes checks out a decade’s worth of No. 7 overall picks in the NBA Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
Dunc’d On: Lottery Reform Goes Too Far

If the NBA’s goal is to curb tanking, there are much simpler ways than lottery reform.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA PM: Does Jimmer Fredette Fit in Chicago?

If Jimmer Fredette signs with the Chicago Bulls as expected, will he fit in with the defensive-minded team? … Pau Gasol would take less money to play for a contender next season

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA PM: Round-Number Psychology and Triple-Doubles

Russell Westbrook deserves his MVP buzz – but not due to triple-doubles. Ben Dowsett explains.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA Deadline Watch: Atlantic Division

Moke Hamilton discusses how each Atlantic Division team is approaching the NBA trade deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022
NBA AM: Future Of Deron Williams In Brooklyn

The Nets have invested heavily in Deron Williams and in providing him a strong supporting cast. It just hasn’t worked out, though.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Aug 2022