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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 Trade Watch: Point Guards

David Yapkowitz looks at five point guards who could be involved in trade deadline activity.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Life After Philadelphia is Just Fine For Turner

Evan Turner goes 1-on-1 with Basketball Insiders to explain how life in Philadelphia shaped the rest of his career.

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
Brandon Paul Finally Gets His Shot

Brandon Paul spent the last four years trying to find a home in the NBA. Now he has one, and he’s making the best out of his opportunity.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Lakers, Nets And The Search For A Shortcut

After the Anthony Davis debacle submarined Los Angeles’ season, the Lakers should not chase ghosts this summer, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Untimeliness of Brandon Ingram’s Condition

Brandon Ingram’s unfortunate news came at the worst possible time for the Lakers, which could hurt them both this season and this summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Boston Celtics Have a Marcus Smart Problem

The Celtics face a dilemma with fourth-year guard Marcus Smart, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Beasley Finding His Role in Denver’s Playoff Aspirations

In his second year, Malik Beasley is fighting his way into the Denver Nuggets’ rotation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jeremy Lamb is Having a Career Year

After a quiet start to his career, Jeremy Lamb is breaking out, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Lee Awaiting Opportunity, Staying Positive With Knicks

Drew Maresca has a chat with Courtney Lee about his situation with the New York Knicks and staying ready for when an opportunity comes his way.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021