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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: What’s Next for Carmelo Anthony?

Have we seen the last of Carmelo Anthony or will he get the opportunity to go out on his own terms? Basketball Insider’s Drew Maresca examines Anthony’s options.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
New Year’s Resolutions for the Worst Team in Each Division

Shane Rhodes offers some New Year’s Resolutions for the last-place team in each division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA DAILY: Who’s the Next Donovan Mitchell?

Donovan Mitchell provided elite value at the back end of the lottery. Who might that player be this summer?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Why Are We Forgetting About Danny Green?

While Kawhi Leonard should be the main focus regarding the blockbuster trade, Danny Green merits more attention, writes Jordan Hicks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Missing NBA Playoffs Might Be Best For Spurs In The Long Run

Believe it or not, the Spurs’ 20-year playoff streak coming to an end could pay off in the long run.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The NBA Ten Years Ago

With the 2018-2019 season on the horizon, Basketball Insiders’ Matt John takes a trip down memory lane to look at where the league was ten years prior.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Okafor Eager for Fresh Start

After a disastrous start to his NBA career, Jahlil Okafor is ready to show the world what he’s made of for the Pelicans.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Love’s Injury Further Derails Cavaliers

As if things in Cleveland couldn’t get any worse, All-Star forward Kevin Love will miss the next six weeks or more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Kerwin Roach Counting On His Instincts

David Yapkowitz speaks with NBA Draft hopeful and former Texas guard Kerwin Roach, who opened plenty of eyes at the Pro Basketball Combine in Los Angeles.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: With Hornacek Out, Scott Perry Era Truly Begins

Scott Perry’s summer will have a tremendous impact on whether his tenure in New York is a success.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021