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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 Sunday: Bryan Colangelo On The Sixers Process

In this exclusive, Bryan Colangelo excitedly discusses the Sixers, their process and the upcoming season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Reaction: Cavs, Celtics Strike Massive Blockbuster

Spencer Davies gives instant reaction to a blockbuster trade featuring Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Should Zach Collins Have Stayed at Gonzaga?

Zach Collins’ struggles in Summer League show he may have benefitted from another year of college, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Utah Makes Shrewd Move in Trading for Rubio

In trading for Ricky Rubio, the Utah Jazz add a talented guard who adds plenty of value, writes Jesse Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 3 Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron looked visibly exhausted in the Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss — is his best still enough?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Maker Training With Antetokounmpo is Bucks’ Dream Scenario

Thon Maker plans to work out with Giannis Antetokounmpo, which could lead to big things for the Bucks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#7 – Lauri Markkanen – Chicago Bulls

With the 7th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls select Lauri Markkanen from the University of Arizona.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 4 Preview: Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz

Ben Dowsett breaks down Game 3 between the Warriors and Jazz, and looks at Game 4.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
#6 – Jonathan Isaac – Orlando Magic

With the sixth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic have selected Jonathan Isaac from Florida State. Isaac has been touted as a player that has perhaps the highest upside of anyone in this draft class. In just one season in college, Isaac averaged 12 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.2 steals and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The L.A. Clippers Should Move on From J.J. Redick

Despite his importance to the Clippers, it may be time for J.J. Redick and Los Angeles to part ways.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021