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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: The NBA’s One-And-Done Moment

After Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy lit into the NCAA about its latest scandal, the NBA has some soul-searching to do over one-and-done.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Buyers or Sellers – Northwest Division

Which teams are buyers or sellers in the Northwest Division? David Yapkowitz breaks down each team’s respective situation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Evan Turner on Trade Rumors And The West Playoff Race

Basketball Insiders spoke with Evan Turner about the NBA trade deadline, dealing with trade rumors as a rookie and the state of the Trail Blazers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Young Glad To Reunite With McGee, Embracing Chance With Warriors

Spencer Davies chats with JaVale McGee and Nick Young about the sharpshooter’s first year with the Warriors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Teams That Could Take a Step Back

With all that’s happened this summer, there could be a few teams due to regress thanks to a not-so-happy off-season, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Spellman Welcomes His Responsibility

Atlanta Hawks rookie Omari Spellman chats with Spencer Davies regarding his summer league experience and the specific role he envisions playing in his first year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Coach of the Year Race Highlights Different Styles

What makes this year’s Coach of the Year race particularly intriguing is how different each candidates’ situations have been, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Don’t Trust The Playoff Process In Philly

Philadelphia clinched their first playoff berth since 2012, but here’s why you shouldn’t trust their playoff process.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Trail Blazers Thriving with New Starters

Believe it or not, the Trail Blazers are leading the pack in the mighty Northwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Honeymoon Is Over, But Cavaliers Will Figure It Out

Spencer Davies offers his takeaways Cleveland’s new team five games in, their struggles this past week, and why they’ll be okay in the long run.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021