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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: What’s to Make of This Situation in Philly?

This Bryan Colangelo kerfluffle in Philadelphia could be nothing more than gossip, but if it’s true, then Philly has a problem.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Defensive Player Of The Year Watch

Spencer Davies lists six names to keep an eye on that have a legitimate chance at contending for DPOY.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Denver Nuggets Still Fighting For Postseason Berth

Wilson Chandler spoke with Basketball Insiders about the Nuggets’ playoff hopes and dealing with wearing a protective mask.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: First Quarter Grades: Pacific Division

Jesse Blancarte continues Basketball Insiders’ “First Quarter Grades” series with a look at the Pacific Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The New Orleans Pelicans

Ben Nadeau continues Basketball Insiders’ “Fixing” series by taking an in-depth look at the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The Memphis Grizzlies

Matt John continues Basketball Insiders “Fixing” series by taking an in-depth look at the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Finally Time For A Celtics Trade?

The Celtics may soon need to decide between a win-now core and immense future assets, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Ambitious Hawks Look To Overachieve Through Hustle

The Hawks may not have star power, but they still believe they can achieve success.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The NCAA’s Recent Policy Changes are Problematic

The NCAA made unilateral changes to its rules that may look good on paper but more likely make a difficult situation even more complicated.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Buyers Or Sellers – Atlantic Division

Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ “Buyers or Sellers” series with a break down of the Atlantic Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021