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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)

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Success with the G-League

The Lakers effectively used the G-League to develop players and add depth to their roster when needed this season, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Brogdon Reacts To Bledsoe Trade, Talks Second Year

Spencer Davies talks with Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon to discuss the Eric Bledsoe trade and his second-year success.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#7 Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray

With the seventh pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Denver Nuggets select Jamal Murray.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Russell Westbrook is the Catalyst Behind Oklahoma City’s Resurgence

After using the first part of the season to redefine his role, MVP Russell Westbrook has returned, and the Thunder have won six straight.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#6 New Orleans Pelicans: Buddy Hield

With the sixth overall pick, the New Orleans Pelicans selected Buddy Hield.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Why Teams Should Think Twice Before Tanking

Making up for the loss of a superstar is not a cut and dry, writes Spencer Davies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Can The Milwaukee Bucks Be Real Contenders?

Do the Bucks now have the talent and coaching to legitimately contend for this year’s championship?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: The Toronto Raptors Are Struggling For Consistency

Raptors coach Dwane Casey and point guard Kyle Lowry give insights on the team’s struggle for consistency.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Summer’s Most Impactful Coaching Hires

There have been a lot of coaching swaps this offseason, but there are only a select few that should impact what happens next year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Top Standouts of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

David Yapkowitz breaks down five standouts from FIBA World Cup qualifying.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021