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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: Breaking Down Joe Ingles

Basketball Insiders looks at Joe Ingles’ career to this point, what he’s been doing this season to help the Jazz and why his presence makes a trade for a third star unnecessary.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Potential Trevor Ariza Destinations

With Trevor Ariza’s time in Phoenix reportedly coming to an end, Matt John looks over which team could be his next suitor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: ‘Grit And Grind’ Alive And Well In Memphis

David Yapkowitz speaks with members of the Memphis Grizzlies’ bench unit about their respective roles and the team’s fast start to the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: James Harden, Improbable MVP

Behind James Harden’s brilliance, the Mike D’Antoni-led Rockets have improbably become an NBA superpower.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nets Frontcourt Key to Success

The Brooklyn Nets have surprised many this season as they’ve found themselves right in the middle of the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. It was five years ago when they last made the playoffs, and six years since they’ve had a winning record. They currently sit in sixth place in the East as the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: An Elite Generation Takes Aim At The Postseason Greats

Even without LeBron James in the playoffs, there are plenty of historical narratives worth keeping an eye on — from steals to blocks, there’s plenty up for grabs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Kuzma Is The Main Attraction In Los Angeles

Kyle Kuzma, not Lonzo Ball, is the rookie in L.A. that is turning heads around the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#22 – Grant Williams – Boston Celtics

With the 22nd overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics have selected Grant Williams.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kelly Olynyk Strengthens the HEAT Bench

David Yapkowitz speaks to Kelly Olynyk about his early showing in Miami.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Harris Making Giant Leap As Pistons Thrive

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of Detroit’s success out of the gate is the emergence of Tobias Harris, writes Spencer Davies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021