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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: First Quarter Grades: Northwest Division

David Yapkowitz continues Basketball Insiders’ “First Quarter Grades” series with a look at the Northwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Is Nikola Vucevic’s Future In Orlando?

If it continues, Nikola Vucevic’s All-Star caliber play could potentially put the Magic at an impasse this summer, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Can Trae Young Push Luka Dončić for Rookie of the Year?

Shane Rhodes breaks down whether Trae Young can surge ahead of Luka Dončić for this season’s Rookie of the Year award.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Luke Walton Didn’t Deserve This

Luke Walton isn’t blameless in regards to the Lakers’ problems, but, for all his shortcomings, people need to cut him some slack.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Trae Young Believes He’s NBA Ready

Trae Young has exceeded expectations since his freshman year of college, and he believes he will continue to do so in the NBA

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Porter Jr. Ready to Make Up For Lost Time in the NBA

Michael Porter Jr. played just 53 minutes of basketball in his lone college season, yet believes he’s the best player in the draft now that he’s seemingly healthy.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nassir Little’s Climb Back up the Draft Boards

Nassir Little’s measurements and personality shined through at the Combine, leading many to believe he may be better suited for the NBA than he was for the NCAA, writes Drew Maresca.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Most Valuable Player Watch – 2/13/18

David Yapkowitz breaks down the frontrunners in the MVP race.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Potential 10-Day Contract Players

Basketball Insiders takes a look at a few players who could be prime candidates for 10-day contracts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trade Watch: Atlantic Division

The season is still young but there are already trade possibilities brewing. Ben Nadeau takes a look at the Atlantic Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021