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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: 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
What Do The Celtics Do With Terry Rozier?

At some point, Danny Ainge will have to decide on what to do with Terry Rozier. What is Boston’s best option? Shane Rhodes looks at potential scenarios.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Wizards Have Been Reborn

Despite John Wall’s season-ending injury, the Wizards have somehow risen above in their darkest hour, which could do wonders for them for what’s left in the season, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: How The Nets Reversed Their Fortunes

After hastily suggesting that the Brooklyn Nets should consider tanking, Ben Nadeau admits that he was totally and completely wrong.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Cavaliers Doing Things By Committee

You can take one preseason game with a grain of salt, but the Cleveland Cavaliers executed what Tyronn Lue’s been preaching throughout training camp.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: An Updated Look at the 2019 Free Agent Guards

Shane Rhodes looks ahead to a stacked 2019 summer class of free agents at the guard position.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Pelicans Role Players are Key to Success

The supporting cast in New Orleans is a big part of their playoff surge, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rookie Contributors Lifting Playoff Teams

This year’s impressive rookie class has translated their regular season performances to the playoff stage.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Are The Celtics Doomed This Offseason?

This season absolutely did not go as planned for the Boston Celtics this year. Jordan Hicks looks into why things aren’t looking much better heading into the summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Six Breakout Players To Watch – Central Division

With LeBron James in Los Angeles, the Central Division will be looking for a few players to break out and make a name for themselves in 2018-19 — here are Ben Nadeau’s top six candidates.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021