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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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)

#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
NBA Daily: Bought Out Players Faring Well With New Teams

The deadline for teams to send their unwanted players to the buyout market was March 1. Jordan Hicks takes a look at some of the key acquisitions since the deadline and how they are helping postseason pushes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 2019 Draft Trade Watch

With the NBA Draft happening later today, Jordan Hicks takes a look at trades that have already gone down, as well as what could potentially unfold over the next 48 hours and beyond.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Blake Griffin Has the Clippers Atop the West

Blake Griffin is thriving as the lead man in Los Angeles, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Utah Jazz Summer League Recap: Day Two

Matt John analyzes day two from Utah Jazz Summer League in Salt Lake City.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Dejounte Murray: The Spurs’ Latest Steal

The Spurs have a history of drafting talented players late in the draft. Dejounte Murray is emerging as their most recent steal, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Clippers’ Youngsters Getting Opportunity to Contribute

Doc Rivers is giving his young players the chance to contribute and develop, which has paid off in several ways, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Jabari Bird Experiences The NBA Whirlwind

Jabari Bird entered a hostile environment Friday night after being on his couch just three days before.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jonathan Isaac Proving to be Key Part of Orlando’s Future

Basketball Insiders spoke with Jonathan Isaac about his rookie season, injuries, areas to improve on, his faith and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Blake Griffin Trade Proving To Be A Win-Win

The narrative on the Blake Griffin trade has flipped the script, as both the Clippers and the Pistons have reaped the rewards since last season’s blockbuster.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021