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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)

How Corey Brewer’s Hard Work in NBA Began on the Farm

Corey Brewer spoke with Basketball Insiders about how working with his father on a farm taught him to work hard and led to his success in the NBA.

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
Jordan Crawford: “We’re Not Worried About the West Coast”

Jordan Crawford embodies the Pelicans’ confidence, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Markelle Fultz’s Shoulder Is Hurting Philadelphia On and Off The Court

Markelle Fultz’s obscure shoulder injury has everyone in Philadelphia on a different page and Fultz on the sidelines.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Milton Doyle – Next Man Up

As the Brooklyn Nets continue to search for talent, Milton Doyle could be their next G-League success story.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Five 2018-19 Training Camp Battles To Watch

As the offseason dust continues to settle, potential training camp battles are taking shape.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The Minnesota Timberwolves

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

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of The Year Watch – 12/27/17

Shane Rhodes checks back in on a ROY race that might be getting more intriguing.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Dallas Shoots For The Stars Again

Trading for Kristaps Porzingis is another example of Mark Cuban going the extra mile to bring success to Dallas, which brings just as much risk as reward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: This is Carmelo’s Last Chance

Carmelo Anthony’s prime is long gone, but if he plays his cards right, he can still be a valuable asset for the Rockets.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021