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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: Marco Belinelli is the Perfect Fit for Philadelphia’s Playoff Push

Free to choose his next destination, Marco Belinelli could find himself as the player to push Philadelphia into the postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA DAILY: Hield a Bright Spot in Tough Season for Kings

Buddy Hield has been a bright spot in a tough season so far for the Sacramento Kings, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Carmichael Finds Peace in Europe

Not every NBA hopeful gets drafted, but Jackie Carmichael proves you can find professional contentment in other ways.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Lopez Enjoying Time With Lakers, Wants To Be Player He’s ‘Capable Of Being’

Spencer Davies and Brook Lopez discuss his transition to L.A. and what he’s seeing from his new team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Buyout Market Watch

The trade deadline is behind us, which means it’s time to turn our attention to this season’s buyout market.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Winslow and the Miami HEAT Are “Believing in Each Other”

Justise Winslow discusses the all-around team effort of the Miami HEAT with Basketball Insiders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trading for Mudiay After Peddling Hernangomez Made Little Sense For Knicks

By trading Willy Hernangomez and acquiring Emmanuel Mudiay, the Knicks made inconsistent trades, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA DAILY: The Joys of Losing a Trade

In 2011, Deron Williams and Carmelo Anthony looked set to save franchises, but the teams that “lost” the trades ended up doing better in the long run.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Coach Of The Year Watch

David Yapkowitz breaks down early Coach of the Year favorites.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Marquese Chriss Ready to Build on Rookie Year

Suns forward Marquese Chriss is improving this offseason and is hoping for a bigger role, writes Jonathan Concool.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021