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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 AM: Potential First-Time All-Stars in 2018

Many young stars could make their first All-Star teams. Who is most likely to actually do it this year?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Credit Ujiri And Raptors For Taking The Risk

Perhaps emboldened by OKC’s ability to retain Paul George, the Raptors are taking a gamble of their own.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Philadelphia 76ers Botched Embiid’s Playing Time

After exhausting Joel Embiid against the Thunder, the Sixers lost their star player for more games than expected. That’s on them.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Sunday: Early-Season Surprises Are Why We Give Thanks

Through 20 games, the Eastern Conference has been the better, and for that, we give thanks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 60-Pick NBA Mock Draft – 4/23/19

The annual Portsmouth Invitational is in the books, and the bulk of the early entry candidates have declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. Steve Kyler takes another look at all 60-picks in his latest NBA Mock Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Grayson Allen Ready for NBA Challenge

Making it in the NBA alone is quite an impressive feat, which is why Grayson Allen is doing the best he can to prepare for the big stage.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Pelicans Showing Signs Of Life

The return of Jrue Holiday is paying dividends for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Despite Bumpy Season, Lakers’ Outlook Bright

The Lakers’ season has fallen well short of expectations, but the future remains bright, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Fixing The Washington Wizards

Basketball Insiders continues it’s “Fixing” series by taking a look at the Washington Wizards, a team whose recent downfall puts them in a tough bind.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The New Orleans Pelicans are Off to a Great Start

The Pelicans are finding early success in a pivotal year, writes David Yapkowitz.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021