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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)

The Secret Behind Miroslav Raduljica’s NBA Deals

The two teams that brought Miroslav Raduljica in for an NBA stint had something sketchy in common.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Analyzing First Returns Of All-Star Voting

This week, the NBA released the first returns for All-Star Game voting and, surprises aside, there are plenty of intriguing narratives to watch moving forward, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Isaac Bonga Hoping for Bigger Role Next Season

Basketball Insiders spoke with Isaac Bonga about adjusting to the NBA and G League, his developing skill set, working on his shooting and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Raptors Well-Positioned for the Present and Future

The Toronto Raptors gambled on Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol. But if one or both stars walk, Toronto is nicely positioned to rebuild quickly.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Randle, Pelicans Eyeing A Breakthrough

Spencer Davies sits down with Julius Randle to discuss the New Orleans Pelicans’ defense, who’s been vocal in the locker room and his individual success this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: On The Outside Looking In

Entering the final quarter of the NBA regular season, Jordan Hicks takes a look at teams currently outside of the playoff picture and what has to happen for them to make the postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
What’s Changed North of the Border?

Has enough changed to get the Raptors over the hump in the Eastern Conference this year?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: With All Due Respect to Anthony Davis, James Harden is the NBA’s MVP

Anthony Davis isn’t doing anything that James Harden hasn’t been doing for years. There’s one real MVP, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Six Breakout Players to Watch — Southwest Division

Shane Rhodes breaks down several players who could be due for a breakout season in the Southwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: A Pivotal Season for John Wall

Is this the year that John Wall makes a bigger step and leads the Washington Wizards to new heights? Drew Maresca examines.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021