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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 PM: The Time Dirk Doubted Himself

Dirk Nowitzki is a legend these days, but he once seriously doubted he’d succeed in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Lopez Leading On And Off The Court

Brook Lopez has been a valuable addition to the Los Angeles Lakers, both on and off the court.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Most Disappointing Teams So Far

Shane Rhodes looks at a few teams that have disappointed so far this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Fixing The Chicago Bulls

Spencer Davies says the Bulls have a long way to go, but they’re taking steps forward. In year one without the former face of the franchise, that’s about all they can ask for.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Paul Millsap’s Injury Derails Denver

With Paul Millsap injured, the Nuggets hopes to become a contender take a hit.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Ranking the NBA’s Top 10 Shooting Guards

Basketball Insiders ranks the top 10 shooting guards entering the 2016-17 NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jimmy Butler, The Difference-Maker In Minnesota

The arrival of Jimmy Butler has turned the Minnesota Timberwolves into a team to watch out for, and Tom Thibodeau knows why.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 76ers’ Ben Simmons Enters Rarefied Air

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons passed Magic Johnson for second in rookie triple-doubles.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Johnny O’Bryant is the Next Man Up

Johnny O’Bryant has been given another shot at NBA success in Charlotte, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fizdale, Knicks Set On Culture Change For The Long Run

David Fizdale plans on using lessons learned from his last head coaching experience to help turn around the New York Knicks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021