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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: The Bittersweet State of the Celtics and Lakers

The Celtics and the Lakers have not been terrible, but they haven’t been good enough, which could have ramifications for them both now and later.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Training Camp Invites Who Can Contribute

David Yapkowitz looks at five training camp invites who have a chance to stick and make a real NBA impact.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Grant Sees Breakout Coming In Year Four

Now in Orlando with a new team, Jerian Grant feels that it’s his time to shine.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Knicks and Nets Taking Different Paths to the Same Goal

The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets both hope to add a superstar free agent in the Summer of 2019, but their plans to do so vary greatly.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Post-Deadline Rankings – Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz continues Basketball Insiders’ division-by-division Post-Deadline Rankings series with a breakdown of the Pacific.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Buyout Watch

Spencer Davies takes a detailed look at the top players available in the buyout market and where they could be headed in Basketball Insiders’ Buyout Watch.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Conundrum With Raw Talent

Raw talent has led to some major success stories just as much as its led to disappointing failures. Matt John explains the risk associated with banking on guys regarded for their potential.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Sophomores Coming Into Their Own

While a handful of rookies showcased their talent at an early stage last season. Others took some time to develop. Jordan Hicks takes a look at some second-year players that are really coming into their own.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Derrick Jones Jr. Finding a Role in Miami

Derrick Jones Jr. had some bumps on his path to the NBA, but he is now carving out a nice role for himself with the Miami HEAT, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trade Talk Is Heating Up

With the G-League Showcase getting underway in Las Vegas today, NBA teams will be spending the next few days in the same building together, likely fueling an increasingly active trade market.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021