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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 Sunday: New Warriors, New Identity

Overhauling the rotation and adding Kevin Durant cost the Warriors a lot. Now, they must reinvent themselves.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Looking Toward Isaiah’s Free Agency

Isaiah Thomas has become a franchise player. But will he be paid like it? Moke Hamilton wonders.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Jason Not Kidding Around

After 50 games, is Jason Kidd being overlooked as a Coach of the Year Candidate?

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Kemba Walker’s Rising Star

In a very personal column, Moke Hamilton explains why it’s impossible to not be happy for Kemba Walker.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Knicks Emerge From 2017 NBA Draft As Winners

Passing on other top prospects and selecting Frank Ntilikina was a wise move by the Knicks, write Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Knicks Facing No-Win Situation With Carmelo

Carmelo Anthony may remain with the Knicks until December, a scenario that could be bad for the club.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Kyrie Irving Could Make Sense For The Sixers

Kyrie Irving’s list of preferred destinations doesn’t include the Philadelphia 76ers, but perhaps it should.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Who Deserves To Be An All-Star Starter This Season?

The first round of All-Star voting is in. Have the fans gotten it right so far?

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Coach of the Year Candidates

Moke Hamilton names his top three candidates for the NBA’s 2017 Coach of the Year Award.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Sunday: Millsap Flying Under Radar

The top seeded Hawks are led by Paul Millsap, one of the NBA’s most underrated forwards.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023