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Jeff Hawkins

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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)

#13 – Donovan Mitchell – Utah Jazz

For the second consecutive year, a smart trade from GM Dennis Lindsey during the draft changed opinions for the Utah Jazz on the fly. After nabbing George Hill by giving up the 12th pick last year, Lindsey packaged 2015 draftee Trey Lyles and the 24th pick this season to Denver for the 13th pick (per […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
NBA Daily: Kyle Korver Already Helping Utah

The Utah Jazz front office bet on Korver’s ability to help the team improve its three-point shooting. Jordan Hicks takes a look into how that may play out.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
Utah Jazz Should Restructure Derrick Favors’ Contract

The Utah Jazz should consider Restructuring Derrick Favors’ contract, writes Eric Pincus.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
Leap Year: The Utah Jazz’s Charge at Contention

The leap from “good” to “great” is tough for young teams. Can the Utah Jazz make the jump this year?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
Utah Summer League: Day 2 Roundup

Ben Dowsett looks at some of the notable storylines from day two of the Utah Summer League.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
NBA AM: Utah’s George Hill Dilemma

Ben Dowsett looks at several overlapping factors in George Hill’s free agency.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
Utah Ready For The Mike Conley Chapter

Mike Conley is one of the biggest acquisitions in franchise history and that’s why Utah is all too giddy to have him aboard, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
NBA Daily: Grading The Offseason – Utah Jazz

Jordan Hicks dives into the significant upgrades the Utah Jazz made to continue Basketball Insiders’ “Grading The Offseason” series.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
#21 – Grayson Allen – Utah Jazz

With the 21st pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Duke’s Grayson Allen. Allen, a four-year senior with the Blue Devils, is one of the older players in the class at 22, with NBA-level athleticism and strong shooting. Allen is considered one of the top spot-up shooters in the class, with a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022
NBA AM: The Utah Jazz Are Showing Continuity Is Key

Is Utah’s early success an indicator of things to come? Between Donavon Mitchell, a stingy defense and hot three-point shooting, they may just be the real deal.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Feb 2022