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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: Jaylen Brown Set To Return For Celtics

The Celtics finally got some good news on Thursday. Jaylen Brown’s return is imminent.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Reviewing Trades One Year Later

Basketball Insiders looks at a handful of marquee trades from last year’s trade deadline and where the teams involved stand one year later.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Primer: Two Weeks Before The Deadline

With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, mega deals seem unlikely. It’s time to focus on the mid-tier.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trade Watch – Atlantic Division

Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ “NBA Trade Watch” series by covering the Atlantic Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jawun Evans Hopes to Build on Rookie Year

Jawun Evans spoke to Basketball Insiders about his rookie season, how he is improving his game, the upcoming season and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Underdog Teams With a Shot at the Second Round

Underdogs rarely pull-off upsets in the NBA Playoffs. Yet four underdogs stole a game on their respective opponent’s home floor. Which, if any, can succeed in advancing beyond the first round?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Justin Anderson Is The Glue Guy For The 76ers

David Yapkowitz chats with Justin Anderson about his glue guy role for the 76ers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who Is Headed To The Lakers Next?

With the recent departure of both Magic Johnson and Luke Walton, Jordan Hicks takes a look at where the Lakers stand and who they may end up hiring.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Resurgent Clippers Climbing in the Standings

Blow up the Clippers? Not so fast, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Improved Defense Has The Washington Wizards Back On Track

Improved bench scoring and transition defense have the Wizards back on track.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021