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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: 2014 NBA Draft Mock Lottery

Where will Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker go? Check out our 2014 NBA Draft mock lottery … Paul George, Roy Hibbert leading Pacers to promised land?

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Keep An Eye on Magic’s Elfrid Payton

Orlando Magic rookie point guard Elfrid Payton is already drawing the praise of an All-Star… Gal Mekel addresses rumors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Hornets Need Al Jefferson

Al Jefferson wants the Hornets to be a perennial playoff team, but his injury is making that tough.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Rumors: Sixers Have Wiggins Atop Board

The Philadelphia 76ers have Andrew Wiggins atop their draft board … Mark Cuban says Dirk Nowitzki will never be traded … Carmelo Anthony willing to change game for Phil Jackson

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: The Boston Celtics Are On The Rise

Despite being down 0-3 in their first round series versus Cleveland, the future is bright for the Boston Celtics.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview, Prediction, and Pick

The Washington Wizards head out to American Airlines Arena for a road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday evening. The Wizards (12-7) are off to a promising start to the year but have lost four of their last six contests. The Mavericks (10-7) are dealing with the injury bug, but are thankful to have […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
$10,000 Fantasy Basketball Contest — Tonight Only

Don’t get scared, it’s Halloween but you could win $10,000 playing Fantasy Basketball tonight and it’s FREE entry contest.

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Dec 2023
Blood Clots Can Be Serious and Life-Threatening

With Chris Bosh reportedly undergoing tests for a blood clot in his lung, Alex Kennedy shares his personal experience with clots.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: 8 Free Agents – Northwest Division

With content at an absolute crawl, Basketball Insiders is ready to make comparisons to apocalyptic classics and get you some much-needed virtual water cooler chatter. Up first, a look at the most intriguing potential free agents in the Northwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
Blake Griffin On Offseason Training, LA’s Moves, More

Blake Griffin discusses his offseason training, the Clippers’ additions, wanting to finish his career in L.A. and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023