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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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)

Maximum Salary Cap Space Projections for 2018-19

With July rapidly approaching, several teams will have significant spending power for the 2018-19 season but on a smaller scale than the past two summers. The NBA’s current salary cap projection for the coming year is $101 million with luxury tax threshold of $123 million. The exact figures should be released late on June 30, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Watch: Hernangomez to the Hornets

Shane Rhodes breaks down the latest in trade rumors as the deadline approaches.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: What is the Knicks’ Plan B?

New York will be a major player in free agency this summer, but if their hopes turn out to be mere delusions of grandeur, then they’ll have to consider where to go next, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Okaro White is Finding his Niche in Miami

Miami’s Okaro White talks to David Yapkowitz about his expanding role.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Gauging Tristan Thompson’s Trade Value

As a veteran with NBA Finals experience having a bounce back season, Tristan Thompson could help a number of teams in their playoff pushes, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Two Early-Season Over-Achievers

Luc Mbah a Moute and rookie Semi Ojeleye are defensive specialists who have provided unexpected offensive utility this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who’s Making An Impact Off The Bench?

Jordan Hicks takes a look at six who are making the biggest impact for their teams in the second unit.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Trade Watch – Southeast Division

Ben Nadeau continues Basketball Insiders’ “NBA Trade Watch” series by looking at the Southeast Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Who’s the Next PJ Tucker?

A year and half ago, PJ Tucker’s career changed when his skills were put on a winning team. The following players could potentially follow suit.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Suns Change Course With Trade

The Phoenix Suns have changed course with their trade for Kelly Oubre, Jr. and Austin Rivers, writes James Blancarte

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021