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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 (9881)

NBA Rumors: Sixers Have Wiggins Atop Board

The Philadelphia 76ers have Andrew Wiggins atop their draft board … Mark Cuban says Dirk Nowitzki will never be traded … Carmelo Anthony willing to change game for Phil Jackson

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
NBA AM: The Boston Celtics Are On The Rise

Despite being down 0-3 in their first round series versus Cleveland, the future is bright for the Boston Celtics.

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview, Prediction, and Pick

The Washington Wizards head out to American Airlines Arena for a road matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday evening. The Wizards (12-7) are off to a promising start to the year but have lost four of their last six contests. The Mavericks (10-7) are dealing with the injury bug, but are thankful to have […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  04 Dec 2023
$10,000 Fantasy Basketball Contest — Tonight Only

Don’t get scared, it’s Halloween but you could win $10,000 playing Fantasy Basketball tonight and it’s FREE entry contest.

Jeff Hawkins  •  02 Dec 2023
Blood Clots Can Be Serious and Life-Threatening

With Chris Bosh reportedly undergoing tests for a blood clot in his lung, Alex Kennedy shares his personal experience with clots.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
NBA Daily: 8 Free Agents – Northwest Division

With content at an absolute crawl, Basketball Insiders is ready to make comparisons to apocalyptic classics and get you some much-needed virtual water cooler chatter. Up first, a look at the most intriguing potential free agents in the Northwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
Blake Griffin On Offseason Training, LA’s Moves, More

Blake Griffin discusses his offseason training, the Clippers’ additions, wanting to finish his career in L.A. and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
NBA PM: Pressure on Jason Kidd and the Bucks

With the Eastern Conference weakening, pressure is on Jason Kidd and the Bucks to perform, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
NBA AM: Are The Pacers In Trouble?

The Indiana Pacers have lost four straight. Are the in danger of losing home court?… Kansas big man Joel Embiid seeing back specialist… Knicks could get an answer from Phil Jackson today.

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023
NBA Sunday: Noah Recruiting Anthony to Bulls

Joakim Noah is reportedly recruiting free-agent-to-be Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls … Where do the Houston Rockets go from here?

Jeff Hawkins  •  01 Dec 2023