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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)

Johnson Is Leading By Example In Philadelphia

Amir Johnson may not be a star player, but his impact on the locker room is a constant in Philadelphia.

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
NBA Daily: Looking for the Next Head Coach in Chicago

The Bulls recently fired Fred Hoiberg. Shane Rhodes takes a look at possible candidates to become Chicago’s next head coach

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Top Free Agent Decisions: The Central

Spencer Davies looks at the four most important free agents in the Central Division, including the number one target in all of NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Placeholder Head Coach?

It should not be surprising that Luke Walton is being questioned in L.A. as he wasn’t hired to coach this sort of team. Combine that with tremendous pressure to be good right away, and the current situation should have been expected.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Buddy Hield Caught in Tough Situation

As the foundation of the Cousins trade and compared to Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield faces unfair expectations in Sacramento.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who are the Conference Finals’ X-Factors?

Which teams qualify for the NBA Finals may be determined by some potentially unsung heroes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nets Point Guards Earning New Contracts

With D’Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie having breakout years, will the Nets be able to afford both after this season?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Examining New Elite Defenses

The unexpected defensive improvement from several teams has been one surprise that hardly anyone’s talked about this season, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jarrett Allen Comes Along Quicker Than Planned

Many thought Brooklyn Nets rookie Jarrett Allen would spend a good chunk of this season in the G-League. Instead, he ends the year a starter.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021