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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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 (9881)

Orlando Magic and Wesley Iwundu Agree to Deal

The Orlando Magic and second-round draft pick Wesley Iwundu have agreed to a three-year, $4.1 million deal, agent Austin Walton of NEXT Sports told Basketball Insiders. The first two years of the contract are fully guaranteed and the third year of the deal has a trigger date. The deal includes more guaranteed money than Davon […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Suns’ P.J. Tucker Drawing Trade Interest

Michael Scotto details the latest on several teams’ pursuit of Suns swingman P.J. Tucker.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
P.J. Tucker: Suns Defensive Stopper and Trade Candidate

Suns swingman P.J. Tucker is a name to watch as the NBA trade deadline nears, Michael Scotto writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Timberwolves Assembling Exciting Core

The Minnesota Timberwolves add Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett to their exciting core of young players.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Tristan Thompson Has Been Key for Cavaliers

Tristan Thompson is making life miserable for the Warriors over the last few games.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Strong Start for Jusuf Nurkic in Portland

In his short time with Portland, Jusuf Nurkic is reminding us of the potential he displayed earlier in his career.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Should the Nets Trade Brook Lopez?

With the worst record in the NBA and few tools to rebuild, it may be time for the Nets to trade Brook Lopez.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Rockets Take Worthwhile Risks in Anderson and Gordon

After a disappointing the season, the Rockets turned to Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon to get back on track

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Rockets Back on Track Under D’Antoni

After struggling with chemistry issues in the past, the Houston Rockets are firing on all cylinders under Mike D’Antoni.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Saturday: Five Teams on the Rise

Whether through free agent deals, the draft or internal development, these five teams are on the rise.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023