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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)

2017 NBA All-Star Friday Recap

Basketball Insiders recaps the opening night of NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Oct 2021
2021-22 Pacific Division Preview

This legitimately may be the most talented division in the entire league. While every division covered in Basketball Insiders’ divisional series thus far has one or two teams that are poised for the lottery, each of the teams in the Pacific Divison has serious playoff aspirations. Without further ado, let’s break down this talented group […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  17 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Have the Celtics Hit Rock Bottom?

The Celtics have had an up-and-down season. Shane Rhodes examines whether Boston can get back on track before the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trae Young Remains a Mysterious Prospect

When Trae Young was drafted by the Hawks, no one really knew what to make of it. We’re now six games into the summer league, and we still don’t know.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Winds Of Change Swirling Around Chicago

Even if their season has pretty much already been decided, Matt John explains why the Bulls’ recent stretch should excite their fans for the future.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Isaac, Bamba Will Be Must-See TV

The Orlando Magic have an exciting young pairing on their hands. Spencer Davies dives into the dynamic duo of Jonathan Isaac and Mo Bamba.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Cavaliers Roll The Dice On Michigan’s John Beilein

Spencer Davies analyzes the Cleveland Cavaliers’ hiring of John Beilein as the organization’s next head coach and how his leap from college to the pros could differ from the rest.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Will More Teams Rent All-Stars?

With two teams renting high-profile players this season, Matt John examines from past data the risks and rewards of renting a star.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Return of the Big Man?

The 2018 NBA Draft may be remembered for the reemergence of the big man.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Finding a Point Guard for the Phoenix Suns

The Suns are in serious need of a quality point guard. Shane Rhodes breaks down a few options for Phoenix.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021