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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 AM: Atlanta’s Dewayne Dedmon Is Letting Shots — And Jokes — Fly

Dewayne Dedmon’s emergence has been an unexpected positive for the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nikola Jokic’s Breakout Year Is Upon Us

Jokic has long been a favorite of analytically-minded fanatics, but is this the year that he actually helps the Nuggets reach the postseason? Jordan Hicks dives in.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Boston Celtics’ Interesting Dilemma

The Boston Celtics may struggle more than most expect in 2018 and beyond, especially if they don’t address impending problems.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wright Primed To Take Next Step With Raptors

Third year Utah alum Delon Wright is showing flashes of what he can do in an expanded role for Toronto.

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

Spencer Davies begins Basketball Insiders’ “First Quarter Grades” series with the Central, a top-heavy division that could potentially field three playoff teams.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Which Teams Could Surprise Next Season?

Basketball Insiders takes a look at a few teams that are primed to improve from last season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Six Second-Year Breakout Candidates

Although it’s tempting to stay fixated on prospects that quickly find their niche in the NBA, it’s important not to forget about the potential late bloomers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Credit Cleveland Front Office For Upgraded Roster

Cleveland’s front office deserves credit for bolstering its roster with little flexibility, writes Lang Greene.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: Kristaps Porzingis Sure Looks Ready To Be The Franchise

The Knicks hope Kristaps Porzingis can become their franchise. Thus far, he seems up to the challenge.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#8 – Jaxson Hayes – New Orleans Pelicans

With the 8th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans have selected Jaxson Hayes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021