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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: The Comfortability of Caris LeVert

Caris LeVert talks to Basketball Insiders about filling in at point guard, turning the proverbial corner and getting more comfortable with his game.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Paying Attention To The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are rebuilding but have the young talent and veteran players to make serious strides this season, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Top All-Star Moments

With All-Star Weekend upon us, we look at back at the best All-Star moments of all time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jontay Porter Embraces The Adversity

Two consecutive ACL tears would derail any player’s morale, but for Jontay Porter, his bad luck in recent months will only make him stronger.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Can Timberwolves Repair Relationship With Butler?

Is a change in heart possible for Jimmy Butler when it comes to staying with the Minnesota Timberwolves? Shane Rhodes examines.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Griffin, Clippers Quietly Putting it Back Together

Blake Griffin is scorching since his return and it could mean big things for the Clippers, writes Ben Dowsett.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Tyrone Wallace’s Strong Play Helping to Keep Clippers Afloat

Basketball Insiders spoke with Clippers’ guard Tyrone Wallace about the positives and negatives of playing on a two-way contract.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Derrick Rose, Trade Deadline Target?

Carmelo Anthony has generated the headlines, but Derrick Rose could be the Knick on the move at the deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: The Value of Sabonis’ Euro Seasoning

When Americans show basketball promise, they go through AAU. But that wasn’t how Domantas Sabonis made his way.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Dunn Thriving With New Opportunity In Chicago

After a disappointing rookie campaign in Minnesota, Kris Dunn is thriving with the Bulls, Spencer Davies writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021