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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)

Top Standouts of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

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

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The NBA’s Top Sophomores

The 2016 class did much better in its second year, but several of its players stood out among the pack this season, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Irving is Soaring In His Role as “The Man”

After crawling out from under LeBron’s shadow, Kyrie Irving is leading the Boston Celtics’ charge as the NBA’s best team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing the Los Angeles Lakers

James Blancarte continues Basketball Insiders’ “Fixing” series by taking an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Downfall of Dwight Howard

Nobody’s had a swifter fall from grace in the past few years than Dwight Howard, which may limit his options.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Utah Jazz Summer League Recap: Day One

Matt John breaks down day one of Utah Jazz Summer League from Salt Lake City.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Are the Houston Rockets in Trouble?

Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals may have been the perfect storm for Houston, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Ray Allen Finally Tells His Side Of The Story

Ray Allen addressed his relationships with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Okaro White: Getting Back On The Court

Don’t be surprised to see Okaro White latch on with a new team quickly, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bruno Caboclo’s Best Basketball Is Ahead Of Him

David Yapkowitz chats with Memphis Grizzlies forward Bruno Caboclo about getting used to a new position, making it through the G League and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021