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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: Finding a New Home for Markelle Fultz

Markelle Fultz is reportedly interested in a fresh start with a new team. Shane Rhodes takes a look at which teams make sense for the struggling guard.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Trade Deadline Should Be Fun

With the February 7th NBA Trade Deadline approaching, things are getting interesting on the trade front.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Dwight Howard’s Quest For Redemption Begins

Dwight Howard says he has been unfairly blamed for previous shortcomings. In Charlotte, he gets a chance to prove it.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Collin Sexton’s Nickname Is ‘Young Bull’ For A Reason

His friends dubbed him “Young Bull” growing up in Atlanta, but that probably wouldn’t be your first guess meeting Collin Sexton for the first time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2017-18 NBA Cap Projections at 2016-17 Trade Deadline

Eric Pincus breaks down each team’s 2017-18 cap projections for Basketball Insiders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Encouraging Signs for the Sacramento Kings

The Kings have struggled for years but are showing signs for optimism in the first few weeks of the 2018-19 season, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Most Valuable Player Watch — 1/17/18

Dennis Chambers updates the latest MVP watch rankings.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: LeBron, Cavs Salute Each Other On Memorable Night

LeBron’s second return to Cleveland was nothing like his first. Spencer Davies writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Spurs Surviving Without Leonard and Parker

The Western Conference is loaded, but the Spurs are keeping pace without Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid Are Trying To Run Into The Playoffs

The Sixers are going to get out and run. If they want to make the playoffs, Joel Embiid will have to start catching up.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021