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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: Spurs Remain Optimistic in Tight Playoff Race

The San Antonio Spurs remain optimistic while fighting for playoff seeding in the tight Western Conference, James Blancarte writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Fixing The Memphis Grizzlies

In order to get back on track, the Grizzlies have to undergo a facelift and rebuild. Spencer Davies dives into how GM Chris Wallace can start things off on the right foot.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Lakers Unafraid To Experiment With Vogel, Kidd

With the Lakers hiring Frank Vogel and Jason Kidd, Matt John believes there’s a question that needs and should be answered for both of them next season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
G-League Watch: 10-Day Contracts

David Yapkowitz looks at five potential G-League callups for 10-day contracts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rockets Might Be Formidable Challenge For Warriors

If nothing else, the Rockets gave everyone, including the Warriors, something to think about by beating the champs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Potential Trade Targets to Get the Sixers to the Playoffs

On the cusp of a playoff appearance for the first time in six years, the Philadelphia 76ers could cement their postseason status with a move at the trade deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Harry Giles, Just What the Doctor Ordered

It’s been a long time coming for Harry Giles, but judging by his showing in Las Vegas, he might be worth the wait.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jackson and Ayton give Phoenix hope

After years of dwelling in mediocrity, Josh Jackson and Deandre Ayton give the Suns their first glimmer of promise since the Steve Nash era.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Coaching Carousel Spins On

With both new and old faces in the mix for the remaining head coaching vacancies, the carousel remains undefeated, writes Ben Nadeau

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Kawhi Leonard Could Be The Raptors’ Missing Piece

Kawhi Leonard is showing signs of being close to his old self, which should give the rest of the league cause for concern, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021