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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)

Thibodeau Takes Big Gamble by Putting Ball in Derrick Rose’s Hands

Basketball Insiders takes a look at Tom Thibodeau’s decision to heavily feature Derrick Rose in Game 1 against Houston.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Brandon Jennings Returns to Milwaukee

Brandon Jennings speaks to Basketball Insiders about his path back to the NBA and Milwaukee.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Davies: NBA Media Life Is Fun, But Challenging

Spencer Davies details his first full season as a member of the media covering the league in Cleveland.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
First Quarter Grades: Pacific Division

Shane Rhodes breaks down each team in the Pacific Division at the season’s quarter mark.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: From Predrag To Parish, Dario Saric’s Rich History Fuels Him

Dario Saric talks about his early basketball memories, rivalry games and sacrificing for the team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Spurs Believe In Derrick White To Fill Gap

With Dejounte Murray out with a torn ACL, the San Antonio Spurs will turn to second-year guard Derrick White to take the reigns.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: What is Minnesota Doing?

After failing to facilitate a Jimmy Butler trade almost three weeks after his trade request, it’s hard to understand what Minnesota is thinking right now.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: NBA Scuttle Going Into The Combine

With the 2019 NBA Draft Combine getting underway in Chicago this week there are a few things worth watching on the rumor front.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Tyus Jones Thriving in Bigger Role

Minnesota’s Tyus Jones speaks to David Yapkowitz about his growing role with the Wolves.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
First Quarter Grades: Atlantic Division

Dennis Chambers breaks down the Atlantic Division team-by-team through the first quarter of the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021