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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: Shamet Comfortable With Steady Self Going Into Draft

With a natural feel for the game, Wichita State guard Landry Shamet has more than enough of a chance to carve his own path of success in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: What is Phoenix Doing?

The Phoenix Suns’ trade for Ryan Anderson raises some concerns, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Lakers Have Finally Stabilized

After a tough five-year period filled with loss and disappointment, the Lakers have finally put themselves back in a position to succeed.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Meet Chimezie Metu, A Versatile Big Man

Chimezie Metu could end up being one of the steals of this year’s draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: A Dream Come True For C.J. Williams

C.J. Williams made the most of his two-way contract with the Clippers this season and is now living his dream of being an NBA player.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Free Agency On Deck

The 2019 NBA Free Agency period is upon us, and there are already lots of things in motion. Steve Kyler takes a look at some of the notable situations to watch.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: A Little Bit Of Trouble In Paradise

Even with all their success, the Warriors’ most recent incident may suggest that there’s something ugly going on internally, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#9 – Kevin Knox – New York Knicks

With the ninth selection in the 2018 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks selected Kevin Knox. The Knick entered the draft needing to walk away with a prospect who, at the very least, would be a solid rotational player. With Knox, they got exactly that. During the predraft process, Knox saw his stock rise pretty […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Nicolas Batum Is Right On Time

Nicolas Batum talks to Basketball Insiders about a breakout season, two impressive rookies and playing with All-Star point guards.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: Time For Clippers To Rebuild

Doc Rivers refused to rebuild in Boston. In Los Angeles, it’s time to face the music.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021