Author image

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: Don’t Sleep on Fred Hoiberg

With the team the Bulls have assembled this summer, Fred Hoiberg finally has the chance to run things the way he always wanted.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: L.A. Clippers Bench Powering their Success

The Clippers’ bench has been hitting on all cylinders and is powering the Clippers to the top of the Western Conference standings.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Gauging the Top Wizards’ Trade Value

If the Wizards are putting their best players on the open market, then it’s time to examine what they could get back for them, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Surging HEAT Must Overcome Adversity

The Miami HEAT have been hit with a number of injuries at shooting guard. Can they stay hot?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Georges Niang’s Big Break

After dominating the G-League for a year, Georges Niang has more than earned this big opportunity with the Utah Jazz, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Anti-Lob City Clippers A Breath Of Fresh Air

The Clippers may not be what they were, but the product they’re putting out has made them a fun contrast from their previous era. Matt John elaborates.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: New Season And New Roles

Lang Greene looks at five players who will be adjusting to new roles with new teams in 2018-19.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 60-Pick NBA Mock Draft – 4/16/19

The deadline to declare for the 2019 NBA draft is April 29th, however, most of the notable prospects have already declared and started the training and preparation process. Steve Kyler offers up his latest weekly 60-Pick Mock Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Yogi Ferrell’s 10-Day Contract Showing

Jake Rauchbach uses advanced numbers to break down Yogi Ferrell’s performance.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Marcus Williams Bouncing Back on the Scene

Marcus Williams is working hard to earn a training camp invite and hopefully a roster spot on an NBA team, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021