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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: Patrick Beverley’s Return Key To Clippers Potential Comeback

Patrick Beverley’s return and emphasis on defense could help lead Clippers back to playoffs, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Lou Williams Headlined Scrappy Season for Clippers

Though the Clippers suffered several injuries and traded Blake Griffin, Lou Williams helped keep L.A. in playoff contention until the end of the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Deadline Watch: Southeast Division

Cody Taylor breaks down the Southeast Division ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2017-18 NBA Report Card: Third-Year Players

Among the third-year players a few budding superstars have emerged, along with some role players who are helping their teams in the 2017-18 NBA Playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Harrison Barnes Sees New Mavs Making ‘Immediate Impact’

Spencer Davies sits down with Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes to discuss the emotions around the big trade, what he envisions moving forward and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Still Chugging: The NBA’s Oldest Contributors

Despite Manu Ginobili’s retirement this week, there are still plenty of veterans with 15-plus years of experience contributing at a high-level, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Rookie Of The Year Watch – 01/17/18

Shane Rhodes checks in on a tightening Rookie of the Year race.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Where Do the Pelicans Go as Trade Deadline Approaches?

The New Orleans Pelicans have tough choices to make after losing DeMarcus Cousins for the season. Shane Rhodes breaks down the situation.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Collison Remembers Seattle

Nick Collison is one of a few players that played in Seattle, and the only one still with the franchise.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Dusty Hannahs Earns NBA Call-up

Basketball Insiders spoke with Dusty Hannahs about receiving a call-up to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his time in the G League and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021