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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 Trade Deadline Watch: Southwest Division

Ahead of the trade deadline, Moke Hamilton takes a look at the NBA’s Southwest Division and the odds of us seeing a shakeup.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Has Boston’s Death Lineup Figured It Out?

While initially a failure, Boston’s original starting five has taken a step forward, which could do a lot for their playoff hopes, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Joel Embiid, Trusting the Process

After winning six of eight, everyone in Philadelphia has put their faith in The Process, writes Moke Hamilton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Emeka Okafor Impacting 2018 Western Conference Playoff Race

Sidelined for several years with a neck injury, Emeka Okafor is back in the NBA and helping the Pelicans fight for a playoff seed.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Implications Of Kemba To Boston

After all that they’ve lost, the Celtics will have potentially made quite the rebound by bringing in Kemba Walker, which gives us a glimpse into what they believe about themselves.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Allonzo Trier is Earning His Spot

Allonzo Trier seems poised for a big rookie year. Can the New York Knicks make room in the rotation to accommodate his skillset?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Nothing’s Promised, Not Even For The Warriors

The Warriors are wounded, and with Chris Paul, the Rockets may be equipped to take advantage.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka Learning Tough Lessons

After being left at the altar by Paul George, the Lakers may need to rethink their free agent strategy.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Isaiah Thomas Will Only Make Cavs Better

He may come in a small package, but Isaiah Thomas’ impending return is a big deal for the Cavs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Egor Koulechov: Three Schools, Five Years, One NBA Dream

At the Pro Basketball Combine, Egor Koulechov talked about his overseas journey, his extensive collegiate history and what it was like leaving home to chase a dream.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021