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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: Wallace Finding Stability With Clippers

From being the final pick in the 2016 NBA Draft to taking multiple trips to & from the G-League, Tyrone Wallace speaks to David Yapkowitz about earning a spot with the LA Clippers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Six Breakout Players to Watch – Northwest Division

Drew Maresca breaks down six breakout candidates from the Northwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Dragic Discusses State Of the HEAT

Goran Dragic on the loss of Dwyane Wade, chemistry with Hassan Whiteside, injuries and Miami’s playoff goal.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Kaiser Gates Determined To Silence His Doubters

He may not be listed on some draft boards or seen as an impact player by certain individuals, but Kaiser Gates knows what he’s made of.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Turner Sees Pacers Reaching New Heights

Spencer Davies chats with Myles Turner about the Indiana Pacers getting to the next level and playing with expectations in a Basketball Insiders exclusive.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Lakers and Clippers’ Fortunes Rise as Others Fall

The Lakers and Clippers are positioned to compete for the postseason at the same time, which could breathe new life into their generally tepid rivalry.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Second-Round Draft Steals to Watch

Several possible second round picks have a chance to make an impact at the NBA level, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Al Horford Is The Most Important Celtic

Al Horford’s rare skill set should be the engine to the Celtics’ success this season, which is why he’s the one player they can’t afford to miss substantial time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Doncic-for-Young Trade – One Year Later

The 2018 Draft Day trade between the Hawks and Mavericks took another turn after the Mavs lottery pick conveyed to the Hawks as of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery. Basketball Insiders’ Drew Maresca looks back at and evaluates the trade.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 60-Pick NBA Mock Draft – 5/28/19

The 2019 NBA Draft is approaching fast and while NBA teams are thoroughly entrenched in ProDays and draft workouts, things are starting to take shape at the top of the draft. Steve Kyler offers up another look at the 2019 NBA Draft with his latest 60-pick NBA Mock Draft

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021