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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)

Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets Picks, Preview, and Prediction

The Washington Wizards travel to the Spectrum Center in lovely North Carolina for a road matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday evening. The Wizards (10-3) are off to a scorching start this season, winning 10 of their first 13 games. The Hornets (8-7) are playing promising basketball, coming off a victory against the Golden […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Nov 2021
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat Picks, Prediction, and Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to FTX Arena in the Sunshine State for a road tilt with the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The Pelicans (2-13) are off to a horrid start but have been without their star player Zion Williamson this year. The Heat (9-5) sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Nov 2021
NBA AM: Are Teams Shopping Lottery Picks?

Some teams sitting just outside the top five seem to be open to trading their lottery picks, here is why… Pistons make Jeff Bowers hire official… Houston and Chandler Parsons head to free agency.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
NBA AM: Life Inside The NBA Bubble

A behind-the-scenes look at the unique lives of players and coaches in the NBA bubble.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
NBA AM: Is It Time For Minnesota To Trade Kevin Love?

Is It time for Minnesota to explore trading Kevin Love?… Joel Anthony at peace with trade from Miami.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
NBA AM: Are The Lakers Still A Desired Destination?

Are the LA Lakers still a desirable free agent destination? Kobe Bryant thinks so, but will free agents?… Is Rajon Rondo ready to lead the Celtics?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
NBA AM: The Chicago Bulls Finding New Glue

The Chicago Bulls miss Luol Deng, but his teammates found his exit to be something that brought the team together… Why the hype around Dante Exum?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
The San Antonio Spurs: All-Time Great Franchise?

Where do the San Antonio Spurs rank among the NBA’s all-time great franchises? Moke Hamilton shares his thoughts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
Time for the Celtics to Trade Rajon Rondo

With Rajon Rondo entering the final year of his contract, the Boston Celtics would be wise to trade their star point guard now.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021
Studs and Duds From Week 2 of the Playoffs

After Week 2 of the NBA playoffs, Basketball Insiders’ Moke Hamilton ranks the five best and five worst performances, including Donald Sterling, Kevin Garnett and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Nov 2021