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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: Why Teams Should Pursue Rodney Hood

With Donovan Mitchell’s emergence as a Rookie of the Year candidate, Rodney Hood is rumored to be available. NBA teams would be insane not to pursue him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Duke’s New Fab Four

Duke’s historic haul of prospects, which includes the top three players overall, came about because of a silly group text.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Watch: Nets and Bucks Make a Deal, Clippers Open For Business

David Yapkowitz breaks down the latest in trade rumors as we head toward the deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
First Quarter Grades: Central Division

Spencer Davies breaks down the group of five in the Central Division and gives a grade to each team at this point in the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Dudley Making Impact On Atkinson, Young Nets

From Kenny Atkinson taking notes to younger guys listening to advice, Jared Dudley’s veteran presence is doing wonders for the Brooklyn Nets.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Let The Anthony Davis Sweepstakes Begin

With the recent news that the New Orleans Pelicans will start listening to offers for Anthony Davis, Jordan Hicks takes a look at a few potential deals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Malachi Richardson Looking to Crack Raptors Rotation

Malachi Richardson is working hard to improve his overall game and earn a spot in Toronto’s deep rotation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Maturity Of Morris Making Nuggets Better

Spencer Davies goes one-on-one with Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris to discuss a fast start to the season, his path to this point and what’s prepared him for the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Can The Toronto Raptors Make A Move?

The Toronto Raptors have risen to the top of the East against one of the league’s lightest early schedules. Can Toronto stay on top?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: James Harden on the new All-Star Format and Chris Paul Being Snubbed

James Harden shared his thoughts on the new All-Star game format and teammate Chris Paul not being selected as an All-Star

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021