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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)

James Ennis Making His Mark in Memphis

The Grizzlies have found another diamond in the rough, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Admiral Schofield Set On Building His Own Reputation

Admiral Schofield’s mindset carried him throughout his four-year career with the Tennessee Volunteers, and it will continue to take him to new heights in the NBA. Spencer Davies writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Point Guard Rotations Causing Problems For Knicks

The New York Knicks have three young and talented point guards on their roster. They must decide who is onboard for the long-term and who to move on from.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rockets and Warriors Appear To Be On Collision Course

Can the Warriors be stopped? We might get an idea during the first week of January.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: What The Gary Harris Contract Tells Us About Tim Hardaway’s Deal

Is Tim Hardaway, Jr. overpaid? After Gary Harris signed with the Nuggets, Moke Hamilton thinks it’s worth discussing.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Most Valuable Player Watch — 10/31/17

With the first two weeks of the 2017-18 season in the books, let’s take a look at the early MVP race.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Tough Decisions Are Ahead For Clippers

For the first time in seven years, the Clippers won’t be in the playoffs. It signifies the end of an era.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Will Jimmy Butler Be Next?

The trade deadline is days away, and big names like DeMarcus Cousins and Jimmy Butler already are swirling.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Davis’ Future Is Murky But Far From Decided

The future of New Orleans star Anthony Davis is far from certain, there isn’t a sense that either side is looking for a change just yet.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Understanding Terms of NBA, NBPA’s Agreement

Basketball Insiders obtained a copy of the term sheet for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021