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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 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
NBA Daily: Ujiri Leading Golden Era of Raptors Basketball

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has taken big risks in going all in for the 2019 season and – with a potentially shortened window – it’s the right move, writes Lang Greene.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Don’t Blame Jimmy Butler

With the Jimmy Butler trade situation entering its second week and no end seemingly insight, there are some things worth talking about in this situation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Case for Blake Griffin

Is Blake Griffin ready and able to help this Pistons team make the postseason, or will he suffer another year of injuries? Jordan Hicks dives in.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Aaron Gordon Is Looking To Grow, Defend And Prove His Worth

After an eventful offseason, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is looking toward locking in on defense and growing with his young teammates, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Grayson Allen Impressive in Professional Debut

In a game where the Utah Jazz were expected to dominate, Grayson Allen stood out with a superb offensive display.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Gobert and Mitchell Ready for Year Two

After leading the NBA’s biggest surprise team last season, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell believe they’re ready to take another step forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Deandre Ayton Shines in Preseason Opener

Deandre Ayton put on a show in his NBA preseason debut and showed why he was picked first overall in this year’s draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Embarrassment Growing as the Colangelo Debacle Prolongs

The embattled Sixers GM, Bryan Colangelo, is still employed despite a week-long investigation into his alleged Twitter use. As each day passes, embarrassment grows for the franchise.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Impact of the Buyout Guys

With buyout season in full effect, Matt John takes a look at who among newly signed players will make the biggest impact for their new team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021