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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)

Fixing The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are already a step ahead of other teams trying to rebuild. Spencer Davies dives into how the organization can stay on the right path.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Pistons Face Tough Short and Long Term Reality

Considering the team’s recent play, Blake Griffin’s contract and other factors, the Pistons face a tough reality moving forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
James Johnson: The Latest Product of Miami’s Culture

James Johnson speaks to Michael Scotto about his success within Miami’s culture.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Five Second-Rounders Quietly Making A Name For Themselves

While the flashy rookies in the class have soaked up the spotlight, there are five second-rounders that have shown potential in their expanding roles, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Lauri Markkanen Challenged To Diversify Game

Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen has quickly developed into a three-point marksmen, but is finding other ways to score

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA DAILY: Lou Williams Stepping Up For Injured Clippers

The Clippers have been hit by injuries again, but Lou Williams is doing everything he can to keep the team afloat.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jahlil Okafor Being Slowly Incorporated By Nets

The Nets hope Jahlil Okafor can be a franchise player for them, but, of course, only when he’s ready.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Future Grizzlies Building Blocks

David Yapkowitz speaks with Tyler Dorsey and Jevon Carter about the opportunities ahead of them in Memphis.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA DAILY: The Detroit Pistons Are In A Giving Mood

The Pistons were gifting opposing teams with wins during a seven-game losing streak, but Andre Drummond gifted his teammates with nine assists in a near triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks Should Steer Clear of Kemba

The Knicks should not spend draft capital or youth to acquire Kemba Walker, writes Tommy Beer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021