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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)

Williams, Clippers Will Keep Pushing Through

The Clippers veteran guard chats with Spencer Davies in a one-on-one Basketball Insiders exclusive.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who Deserves Coach of the Year?

As the season enters its final stages, Matt John takes a look at who are the prime candidates for Coach of the Year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: One Question For Each Game One Loser

After losing their first game in the conference semis, the Sixers, Bucks and Rockets all have a question that they need to answer if they are to survive their current matchup.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Role Players Vital to Pacers’ Success

In a star-heavy league, Jordan Hicks takes a look at why role players are so vital to the Pacers’ wins this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: All-Time Biggest Comeback Wins

The Warriors’ big 24-point comeback over the weekend was incredible, but where did it rank all time?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Napier Learning From Experience In Opportunity With Portland

Spencer Davies has a one-on-one chat with Portland guard Shabazz Napier in a Basketball Insiders exclusive.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Magic Struck Gold with Jonathon Simmons

Jonathon Simmons is proving to be a big-time contributor for the Orlando Magic, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: How Toronto Is Getting Past Its Playoff Demons

Even if they’re not facing the toughest opponent, multiple factors have helped the Raptors get over their playoff woes and dominate a playoff series, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Count Charlie Ward Among Believers In Knicks and Kevin Knox

Knicks rookie Kevin Knox has many believers, including former Knicks point guard Charlie Ward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nets Finally Found Their Shooter In Allen Crabbe

Allen Crabbe could be the key to unlocking Kenny Atkinson’s fast-paced offense this season, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021