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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: The Conference Finals Are Almost Here

It’s time to gear up for the final leap before the NBA Finals gets here, writes Spencer Davies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Charge or Block? The NBA Should Revisit The Rules… Again

The NBA should officially allow officials the subjective latitude they’ve already taken, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Areas of Concern: Southeast Division

Ben Nadeau continues Basketball Insiders’ “Areas Of Concern” series with a look at the Southeast Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Zubac, Clippers Making Most Of Their Chances

Spencer Davies chats with Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac and his former teammate Larry Nance Jr. about the Croatian big man’s fresh opportunity and future in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jarrett Allen Has Arrived

After being eased into the rotation, Brooklyn Nets’ rookie Jarrett Allen is making a huge impression.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bobby Portis’ Time to Shine

Bobby Portis talks to Basketball Insiders about his increased role on offense, the Bulls’ young core of talent and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Does the NBA Really Need Parity?

The Warriors and Cavaliers have been truly dominant. Is that a bad thing? Cody Taylor discusses.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
What Does Isaiah Thomas’ Return Mean for the Cavaliers?

How will Isaiah Thomas’ return impact the Cavs? Shane Rhodes dives in.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Pelicans Shouldn’t Rush A Davis Deal

Anthony Davis has asked out of New Orleans just ahead of the trade deadline. Spencer Davies writes on how things got to this point and what the future holds for both parties.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Simmons’ Foul Line Struggles Could Present Problems Moving Forward

The Washington Wizards may have just laid out a blueprint on how to stop Ben Simmons, or at least slow him down.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021