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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: The Battle of the Benches

In a season where superstars have dominated, there are three franchises with strong second units ready to make some postseason noise, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Free Agents Who Have Increased Their Value This Postseason

Drew Maresca identifies six players primed for a raise and/or contract extension this offseason as a result of their respective 2019 Playoff performances.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Examining the Eastern Conference Contenders

Matt John takes a look at the four titans who will be fighting for the Eastern Conference crown this May.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who Is Cam Reddish?

An underwhelming season at Duke casts a shadow over Cam Reddish, who oozes talent and potential. Shane Rhodes looks to answer the question: Who is Cam Reddish?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Five Storylines to Watch Down the Stretch

Shane Rhodes breaks down five storylines to keep an eye on as we approach the postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Ivan Rabb Learning Through Mistakes With Grizzlies

Spencer Davies sits down with Memphis Grizzlies forward Ivan Rabb to discuss his expanded role and finding success after the roster changes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 60-Pick NBA Mock Draft 2/26/2019

With less than 25 games remaining for most NBA teams, Steve Kyler takes another look at the 2019 NBA Draft class in this 60-pick Mock Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Pelicans Might Be Better Off Without DeMarcus Cousins

Without DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis has excelled. It might not be a coincidence.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Rush to Tank

This was an exceptionally bad year for tanking, but there are three very good reasons that this year was especially loser-friendly.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Capela’s Injury is a Massive Setback for Houston

Clint Capela’s thumb injury couldn’t have come at a worse time. Spencer Davies looks at the massive loss, who may get opportunities and what moves the Houston Rockets could make in response.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021