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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 PM: D-League Almost One-to-One

The D-League has been expanding rapidly and now is almost a fully functional NBA Minor League.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Rawle Alkins, A Two-Way Player

Rawle Alkins knows that he has what it takes to succeed in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Garrett Temple Fitting In With Clippers

David Yapkowitz sits down with Los Angeles Clippers swingman Garrett Temple to discuss his niche with the team and the culture they’ve established under Doc Rivers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA DAILY: Knicks Can’t Afford For Kristaps Porzingis To Be ‘Tired’

The Knicks have sputtered and Kristaps Porzingis is complaining about attrition. It’s cause for concern.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Gregg Popovich Continues to Dominate with His Unique Approach

After two decades of dominance, Gregg Popovich and his unique approach don’t seem to be slowing down.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Summer Trades Are Coming

The trade deadline has come and gone, but it was a preview of deals to come this summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: C.J. Williams Still Fighting for Place in the NBA

C.J. Williams spoke with Basketball Insiders about playing on a two-way contract, his tenure with the Clippers and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Change is Among the Biggest Challenges for Rookies

Adapting to the NBA can be a difficult process for rookies. Drew Maresca takes a look at how a few rookies have managed the transition thus far.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Sixers Could Be Biggest Beneficiary From Kyrie Irving Injury

With Kyrie Irving out the picture, the Sixers could make an improbable run to the Conference Finals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Morris Bringing Leadership To Celtics

Marcus Morris chats with Basketball Insiders for a one-on-one exclusive.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021