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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: Could the Rockets Even Trade Chris Paul?

Chris Paul is still an impact player, but trading him may be a difficult task for the Houston Rockets, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Beal On Wizards’ Funk: ‘It’s On Us’

Just when it looked like the Washington Wizards had found a good groove with their “Everybody Eats” mantra, things have once again gone downhill.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The X-Factor Of The Summer

Because of the repercussions of one particular free agency period, teams can use assets to win now by acquiring a star player, like Chris Paul or hoard more assets to win later, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Saturday: Harden-Paul Look to Further Houston’s Offensive Revolution

While questioned at first, the James Harden and Chris Paul tandem presents a lethal duo for the Houston Rockets, writes Dennis Chambers.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks Should be Sellers at Trade Deadline

Tommy Beer explains why the Knicks should be sellers at the NBA trade deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Dirtiest Plays in NBA History

Not even Dennis Rodman committed a dirty play worse than one from a high school game in Kansas.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Philadelphia 76ers Have a Bright Future, But Lots to Address

The Philadelphia 76ers proved they have a bright future. But in order to capitalize on their promise, they need to address a few needs over the summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Breaking Loose From The NBA’s Coaching Carousel

A few NBA teams are beginning to break the mold when it comes to head coaching hires, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Mavericks’ Unsung Heroes

If the Dallas Mavericks want to reach the postseason, they’ll need help from their underrated rotation pieces, both young and old, writes Ben Nadeau.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
David Nwaba and the Road Less Traveled

David Nwaba speaks to Basketball Insiders about his unconventional path to the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021