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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: Huerter Feels Hawks’ Confidence Growing

Spencer Davies has a chat with Atlanta Hawks rookie Kevin Huerter after Trae Young’s huge night and the team’s first win of the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The Case for Upperclassmen in the NBA Draft

College upperclassmen are becoming increasingly viable options in the NBA Draft, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Knicks Face Dilemma With Noah Returning To Lineup

The Knicks have done just fine without Joakim Noah. With his return imminent, it’s fair to wonder if that’s good or bad.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Wear & Tear Rearing Ugly Head In Playoffs

A rigorous schedule and demanding workload have limited three of the NBA’s best in the playoffs, writes Spencer Davies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Assessing The NBA’s Latest Suspensions

After the NBA made their decision with those involved in the Lakers-Rockets fight on Saturday, Matt John analyzes the consequences of everyone’s actions.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Kennard Using Experiences, Opportunities To Grow In Rookie Season

Luke Kennard talks about his coaching influences, playing in the G-League and learning from Avery Bradley.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The Cleveland Cavaliers

Spencer Davies starts Basketball Insiders’ “Fixing” series with the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Clippers Trade Austin Rivers, Prepare For Life Without DeAndre Jordan

With the trade of Austin Rivers, the Clippers are preparing to enter a new era, which likely won’t include DeAndre Jordan.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Is Starting That Big Of A Deal?

It’s easy to conclude that a bench player should replace a starter in the lineup if the former is outplaying the latter, but Matt John explains why that may not be the best idea.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Josh Richardson Bringing It On Defense For HEAT

Spencer Davies sits down for a Basketball Insiders exclusive with Josh Richardson to talk about his stellar defense, shooting struggles, and the firing of his former coach, David Fizdale.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021