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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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 (9881)

How NBA Teams Are Fighting Fatigue

To combat fatigue due to travel, NBA teams are finding ways to help improve players’ recovery.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Why Are There 82 Games in an NBA Season?

Why are there 82 games in an NBA season? Joel Brigham explains why the league settled on that number.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Another Look At The NBA Draft Lottery

Another run at the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery… Kansas big man Joel Embiid has a stress fracture in his back… Breaking down where things stand with Phil Jackson and the Knicks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: Russell Westbrook — Full Throttle

When Houston traded for Russell Westbrook last summer, they had to embrace him, warts and all. Matt John goes into what the Rockets have done to achieve just that and how their most recent deals could net them the most efficient Westbrook they could’ve hoped for.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Tyrus Thomas Determined to Resume Career

After the toughest year of his life, Tyrus Thomas is training for an NBA comeback. He opened up to Basketball Insiders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Which NBA Rookies Make Day-One Impact?

Though rookies generally aren’t big contributors, these first-year players can make an impact from day one.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA Saturday: Burke, Jazz Confident About Future

Trey Burke says Utah is the NBA’s best young team and predicts they’ll make the playoffs next year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: 2014 NBA Draft Mock Lottery

Where will Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker go? Check out our 2014 NBA Draft mock lottery … Paul George, Roy Hibbert leading Pacers to promised land?

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Keep An Eye on Magic’s Elfrid Payton

Orlando Magic rookie point guard Elfrid Payton is already drawing the praise of an All-Star… Gal Mekel addresses rumors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Hornets Need Al Jefferson

Al Jefferson wants the Hornets to be a perennial playoff team, but his injury is making that tough.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023