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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: The Pistons’ Motivation to Cut Smith

Josh Smith wasn’t the root of the Detroit Pistons’ problems, but his departure was necessary at this point.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Next Steps For Lottery Reform

Buddy Grizzard analyzes the NBA’s recent lottery reform and potential ideas to improve on it.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The New Orleans Pelicans’ Experiment

The NBA is playing smaller and faster but the Pelicans are going bigger, which requires experimentation, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Most Disappointing Teams So Far

Which teams have been the most disappointing a quarter into the NBA season? Alex Kennedy shares his thoughts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Evolution of the Seven-Footer

Tommy Beer looks at the rise of the three-point shot and how it impacted the NBA’s big men.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Cleveland Cavaliers May Not Be Done Dealing

The Cleveland Cavaliers endured one of the craziest offseasons in memory. With so much at stake, another blockbuster trade involving Brooklyn’s 2018 pick could be in play.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The 8-Seed Conundrum

Is it better to earn an 8 seed and gain valuable playoff experience, or miss the playoffs for a shot at a high lottery pick?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Suns Managing Len, Minutes and Roster Imbalance

Suns are managing minutes, Alex Len’s pending free agency and roster imbalance in a bumpy season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Suns Look to Build Something Special

Jared Dudley is returning to Phoenix in hopes that he can help the Suns build something special.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Stars Possibly on the Move After Playoff Losses

James Blancarte looks at which star players might be on the move after suffering playoff defeat.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023