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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: Cavaliers Enamored With Preston’s Potential

Spencer Davies spoke with Cleveland Cavaliers assistant general manager Mike Gansey and Billy Preston about the rookie forward’s future with the team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Breaking Down the Portland-Denver Trade

Jesse Blancarte breaks down and evaluates how Portland and Denver did in their recent trade.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Best of the Rest

Shane Rhodes looks at the best of the remaining free agents still on the market in early August.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Q&A With Heat Rookie Bam Adebayo

Spencer Davies sits down with Miami’s rookie center to discuss his transition to the pros, who’s been giving him pointers and the next step in his development.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Could DeAndre Ayton Be Top Pick in 2018 NBA Draft?

DeAndre Ayton is a lottery pick, but is he good enough to go first overall in June?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Eastern Conference Second Round X-Factors

In the crushingly competitive Eastern Conference, there are four potential x-factors that could ultimately swing the series.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: Frank Ntilikina, In A Flash, Shows Promise For The Future

Frank Ntilikina’s growth is a barometer for the Knicks, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Potential Landing Spots for J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith wants out of Cleveland. Shane Rhodes breaks down which teams could benefit from his services.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Spurs’ Reign is Alive and Well

The promise from some of the Spurs’ young talent has shown that the rumors of San Antonio’s death were greatly exaggerated, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Gregg Popovich Continues To Be The Gold Standard For Leadership

There are three guarantees in life: death, taxes and Gregg Popovich.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021