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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 Sunday: Raptors Aren’t Extinct Just Yet

The Celtics should be a concern to the Cavaliers, but the Raptors shouldn’t be overlooked, either.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Are Point Forwards Taking Over the League?

The 2017-18 NBA Playoffs have been dominated by a new generation of pivots who can facilitate scoring plays.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: How Will the Loss of Marcus Smart Impact the Celtics’ Postseason?

Marcus Smart is likely to be sidelined for at least a month due to injury. Shane Rhodes takes a look at what that may mean for the Celtics in the postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: An Ode to LeBron James

On his birthday, use time to reflect how remarkable LeBron James’ career has been, in spite of the other-worldly expectations placed upon him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: OKC Sitting On Top Of Stacked West

The Thunder are currently hovering around the top of the West. Jordan Hicks takes a look at what has been helping them be successful up to this point in the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Ranking the Free Agents – Point Guards

Basketball Insiders kicks off a new series examining the free agent class of 2019 by position. To start, Drew Maresca assesses the free agent point guards hoping to sign new deals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Potential Bounce-Back Candidates

Basketball Insiders covers some notable players who could have a bounce-back campaign after falling short of expectations last season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: How Beneficial are Moral Victories?

Moral victories are always fun to watch, but whether they really help a team depends on how they do in the long run, writes Matt John

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jaylen Hands Makes Good Showing at the NBA Combine

Jaylen Hands made a good showing at the NBA Combine by displaying his offensive skills and defensive intensity.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The Dallas Mavericks

Jordan Hicks continues Basketball Insiders’ “Fixing” series with a rundown of the Dallas Mavericks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021