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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 (9881)

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
Best Metaverse Crypto Coins to Buy in 2025 – Invest Early For Gains Over 28,000%

The metaverse – which is still in its infancy, is expected to play a major role in the future of communication, gaming, and the broader society. Many innovative crypto projects are now looking to expand their metaverse capabilities. In this guide, we review and rank the best metaverse crypto coins to consider buying today for […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 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
NBA PM: Young Believes ‘Sky’s the Limit’ for Wolves

Thaddeus Young says “the sky’s the limit” for the Timberwolves. He believes they could fight for a playoff spot this year.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: No Immediate Signing for Lakers

The Lakers reportedly won’t sign any free agents right now, the Timberwolves may add a player, and more rumors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023