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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: Frank Ntilikina Might Not Be The Future, But That Might Be Okay

Frank Ntilikina has been getting less reps at point guard, but that isn’t the end of the world, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Top Buyout Players Who Can Make a Difference

David Yapkowitz looks at five bought out players who could make a difference in the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: A Reinvigorated Bench is Pushing Philadelphia’s Recent Success

Once a major weakness, the Philadelphia 76ers’ bench could provide some much-needed firepower during the postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Tyler Herro Not Lacking Confidence Going Into Draft

Tyler Herro discusses the commitment to keeping his name in the draft, his growth during his time with Kentucky, and his eagerness to become an NBA pro.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Projecting The 2018-19 All-Rookie Teams

With half of the season behind us, these are the ten first-year standouts making a push for the NBA All-Rookie squads.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Kings Starters Show Promise Despite Loss

The end result may be the same as it has been every season in the past decade, but the Sacramento Kings have something brewing for the first time in a long time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rockets’ Championship Hopes Rest With Revamped Defense

Houston is known for its offensive firepower, but its revamped defense may be the catalyst for a deep playoff run, writes Jesse Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Offseason Acquisitions Making An Early Impact

Basketball Insiders takes a look at five players on new teams who had a big impact in their respective season openers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Holmes Fighting Through The Waiting Game With Sixers

Spencer Davies speaks with Richaun Holmes and Amir Johnson about the third-year big man’s season with the Sixers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: HEAT Getting Cool At The Wrong Time

The HEAT are 3-9 in the last 12 games and in danger of falling out of the playoff race.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021