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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: Six Summer League Storylines Worth Watching

While there are plenty of storylines worth keeping track of out in Las Vegas, here are six Summer League players you should invest in.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Knicks Should Flip Derrick Rose for Ricky Rubio

The Knicks would be wise to execute a reported deal for Ricky Rubio, writes Tommy Beer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Knicks’ Future Not as Bleak as it Appears

Amid panic in New York, the Knicks still have a clear path to future contention, writes Tommy Beer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Knicks Free Agent Targets: Centers

Which free agents centers should the Knicks target this summer? Tommy Beer takes a look at their options.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
Khris Middleton Making Big Strides This Season

Milwaukee Bucks wing Khris Middleton has made huge strides and produced on both ends of the floor this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  06 Nov 2023
NBA Rumors: Cousins’ Camp Doesn’t Want Karl Hired?

DeMarcus Cousins’ camp reportedly doesn’t want the Kings to hire George Karl and more NBA rumors here.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Clippers Interested in Prince?

The Clippers are reportedly interested in Tayshaun Prince, while the Kings and Spurs each sign a player.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Cavs Confident They’ll Sign Ray Allen

Cleveland Cavaliers are confident they’ll sign Ray Allen … Nate Robinson recovering well from ACL surgery … Leandro Barbosa auditioning for NBA teams at FIBA World Cup

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Arron Afflalo in Demand

Rumors: Afflalo in demand… Carmelo Anthony needs surgery and more!

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Wizards Continue Rise in the Southeast

By Saturday, the Wizards could be leading the Southeast Division. Better late than never, right?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023