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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)

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
Sleepers in the Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz examines sleepers in the Pacific Division for next season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Maxi Kleber: A Bright Spot in Dallas

Dallas’ Maxi Kleber speaks to David Yapkowitz about his development in the NBA and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Draft Watch: Should You Expect a Flurry Of Trades?

Should you expect a flurry of trades during tonight’s NBA Draft? History says yes!

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trae Young Looks To Be Next Up

Oklahoma’s Trae Young is taking college basketball by storm, and drawing comparisons to All-Star point guards.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Sterling Brown Making his Mark in Milwaukee

Sterling Brown speaks to Basketball Insiders about his rise from a second-round pick to timely contributor for the Bucks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Playoff Bound Nets Ahead of Schedule

The Brooklyn Nets are heading to the postseason for the first time since 2015 and are looking for more than a first-round exit.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kyle Lowry: Our Game 1 Will Be Our Game 7

Kyle Lowry says the Raptors will approach today’s Game 1 against the Washington Wizards like a Game 7.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: In Defense Of Carmelo Anthony

It’s easy to suggest Carmelo Anthony accept a bench role. But is anyone around him worthy of a promotion?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Cavs and Sixers Executing Opposite Strategies

Cleveland and Philadelphia have taken different approaches in nurturing their young guards – which could ultimately affect how their careers turn out, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021