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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 AM: Remembering Hank Gathers

On the 28th anniversary of his death, we remember one of the best players to never play in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Durant and Lessons Learned on the NBA’s Easy Road

Kevin Durant may be learning a lesson that LeBron James already taught us, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Will Philadelphia Struggle From Downtown?

Do the Philadelphia 76ers have enough outside shooting talent to spread the floor on the offensive end? Jordan Hicks takes a look.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Bucks’ Front Office Deserves More Credit

It’s time to give some props to the man who’s put it all together for the Milwaukee Bucks since taking reins as general manager – Jon Horst.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Junior Robinson: “Size Doesn’t Matter”

Junior Robinson talked to Basketball Insiders about the Pro Basketball Combine, his athletic family tree and that killer on-court fearlessness.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Best Landing Spots for Jimmy Butler

The NBA season is right around the corner but Jimmy Butler is still in Minnesota. Shane Rhodes breaks down the best destinations for the star forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who Could Take the Reigns in Philadelphia?

The 76ers are looking for a new general manager. Shane Rhodes breaks down some of the top options.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Quick-Witted Bridges Catching Eye Of Hornets

It hasn’t taken long for James Borrego and Nicolas Batum to notice the smarts and versatility of Charlotte rookie Miles Bridges already.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Darius Adams, Around The World In Seven Years

CBA superstar Darius Adams talks to Basketball Insiders about dominating in China, playing with Andray Blatche and trying to prove himself.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: This Might Be the Spurs’ Final Stand

The bizarre Kawhi Leonard situation won’t resolve itself cleanly, which means the Spurs may have to pull the plug, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021