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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: 60-Pick NBA Mock Draft – 3/26/19

With the opening weekend of March Madness in the books and the Sweet Sixteen on deck, Steve Kyler takes another look at the upcoming 2019 class with his latest 60-pick Mock NBA Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Is This Carmelo Anthony’s Swan Song?

Carmelo Anthony’s days of contributing for a winning team are done, but Matt John explains why he could make one last impactful stop before he calls it a career.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Where Do the Celtics Go From Here?

The Boston Celtics face an uphill climb after the loss of Gordon Hayward, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: P.J. Tucker Brings Versatility to Toronto

Dwane Casey and the Toronto Raptors got the help they needed before the 2017 NBA trade deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The History of Sacrificial Lambs

DeMar DeRozan is the latest in a long line of players traded before their team took a step up to the next level, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Jimmy Butler Saga Is Over

Spencer Davies analyzes the effects of the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Lottery Doesn’t Need Reform, It Needs Overhaul

In September, the NBA announced changes to the draft lottery, but the next few weeks will prove that major overhaul is what’s needed.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Candidates for Midseason NBA Looks

David Yapkowitz looks at some top candidates for two-way or 10-day contracts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
New Look Clippers Pushing for Playoffs

Tobias Harris and Avery Bradley are fully committed to helping the Los Angeles Clippers push forward for a Western Conference playoff run.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
David Fizdale Building Bonds With Kristaps Porzingis and Knicks Young Guards

David Fizdale figured out that winning in the NBA requires deep connections between coach and player.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021