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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 Players Outperforming Current Contract

Despite earning a lot of money, several NBA players are outperforming their contracts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Plenty of Options for Lakers in 2015 NBA Draft

This may be the Lakers’ most important draft in decades. Which prospects should they target?

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Poised To Breakout: Central Division

Who’s ready to step up and make an impact in the Central Division? Spencer Davies breaks it down.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Phil Jackson on the Hook for Carmelo’s Massive Contract

Why didn’t Phil Jackson play hardball with Carmelo Anthony? The Knicks didn’t have to give Anthony seemingly everything he asked for in negotiations.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Pelicans’ Core Four Will Demand Your Attention

After coming up short of the playoffs last season, it’s New Orleans’ time to make some noise in the West, writes Spencer Davies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Paul George Returning to Form

Paul George is returning to his old form, writes Cody Taylor, and it could mean big things for the Pacers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Pau Gasol, Landing Softly in San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs have provided a perfect landing spot for Pau Gasol, writes Ben Dowsett.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Pacers and Damien Wilkins Agree to Deal

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a one-year, veteran minimum deal with veteran swingman Damien Wilkins, a league source told Basketball Insiders. Wilkins, the son of Gerald Wilkins and nephew of Dominique Wilkins, spent last season with the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA D-League. The 37-year-old swingman averaged 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Out of Bounds: Team USA Wins World Cup

Out of Bounds congratulates Team USA on getting the gold in the World Cup… Derrick Rose is all business… New NBA 2K15 ‘MyTeam’ Trailer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Out of Bounds: Throwback Magic

Out of Bounds sees Coach K take on the “Ice Bucket Challenge” to fight ALS… Throwback Magic Johnson highlights… Jamal Crawford and Marcus LoVett Jr. entertain Seattle with their handles.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023