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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 PM: Utah Has Some Hope Against Heavily Favored Warriors

The Warriors are heavily favored against Utah but the Jazz have some factors in their favor, writes James Blancarte

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Using Fiction to Capture the Warriors

Ben Dowsett uses a bestselling novel to try and capture the brilliance of the Warriors ahead of their biggest challenge.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Tyrus Thomas Showcases Game

After a year away from the game, Tyrus Thomas is back on the court and looking good in this Insiders Exclusive video.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Trying to Trade Carmelo Anthony

Trading Carmelo Anthony is complicated. Tommy Beer goes in-depth to break down some scenarios.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Tracy McGrady at Peace With Retirement

Tracy McGrady discusses his retirement from the NBA at adidas Nations … Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver talks about Eric Bledsoe’s free agency

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Top Returning NCAA Draft Prospects

A look at the top returning draft prospects to the NCAA, including Montrezl Harrell, Willie Cauley-Stein, Caris LeVert and more!

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Wizards Are “More Than Ready” For A Big Year

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal says his team is “more than ready” for the start of the NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Western Conference Arms Race

The West’s playoff teams are making moves and the arms race is almost as entertaining as the on-court product.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Season’s Most Devastating Injuries

Joel Brigham takes a look at the most devastating injuries that occurred during the 2014-15 season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Rebuilding Miami HEAT

Miami seems to be rebuilding, which is smart with the cap space and top pick they’ll have this summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023