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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)

Denver Nuggets’ Depth Coming Through

The Nuggets are surviving some tough injuries due to their depth, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Finally, Mario Hezonja Is Breaking Out

Mario Hezonja talked to Basketball Insiders about staying in rhythm, dealing with trade rumors and his positional flexibility.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: What’s Next for Kyrie Irving?

Shane Rhodes breaks down the situation surrounding Kyrie Irving’s free agency and the factors that could motivate his ultimate decision.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Toronto Raptors Are A Threat In The East

With the Cavaliers fading, the Toronto Raptors have emerged as the most serious challengers to the Celtics for the Eastern Conference crown.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Q&A With Cavaliers Rookie Cedi Osman

Basketball Insiders caught up with Cavaliers rookie Turkish swingman Cedi Osman to discuss a number of topics. 

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Kenneth Faried Has Been Reborn

Kenneth Faried had one foot out of the NBA, but since his arrival in Houston, he’s proven that he’s definitely here to stay.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Tacko Fall Out To Prove He’s More Than Tall

Most of the attention centered around Tacko Fall stems from his height, but after an impressive combine outing, he’s out to prove that there’s so much more to him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Could Anthony Davis Make a Run at Most Valuable Player?

Anthony Davis has been dominating since the loss of DeMarcus Cousins and is now a candidate for MVP, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Hired Guns Available For The Playoff Push

Three players likely to emerge on the buyout market could make the difference for some playoff contenders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Christian Wood’s Path Back to the NBA

Christian Wood has been on an NBA journey since 2015, and there’s no quit in the young forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021