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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: Rich Cho Out As Charlotte Hornets GM

The Charlotte Hornets opted to not move forward with GM Rich Cho and are expected to pursue former Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nuggets’ Playoff Fortunes Rise as Clippers’ Fall

With a handful of games left, the Nuggets’ playoff hopes are brightening while the Clippers’ are fading, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Monte Morris: Waiting for his Chance

Nuggets two-way guard Monte Morris talks to Basketball Insiders about his time with Denver.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Sabonis Benefitting From More Prominent Role With Pacers

Spencer Davies chats with Domantas Sabonis about his fresh start with Indiana and the positive direction they’re going in.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The G-League is a Path Back to the NBA

The G-League has become an avenue for several player types toward the NBA, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Rule The NBA Needs To Adopt From College Basketball

Everybody’s been so focused on discussing one-and-done, but what we should be talking about is another college rule. Spencer Davies writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Curious Case of Markelle Fultz

The top overall pick somehow forgot how to shoot a basketball, but don’t give up on him just yet.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Nassir Little Next College Sensation?

College’s basketball’s next sensation is a UNC commit who named MVP of the McDonald’s All-American game last week.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Watch: The Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz breaks down possible trade deadline moves in the Pacific Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Furkan Korkmaz Turning NBA Adjustments Into Opportunities

During his stay in the NBA, Furkan Korkmaz has taken the ups with the downs. Jessica Camerato speaks with the Philadelphia 76ers’ Turkish wing about his pro experience.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021