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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: Cousins Now Free of Trade Rumors

After years of being named in trade rumors, DeMarcus Cousins can finally focus on just basketball.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Could The Clippers Move Blake Griffin?

Do the Thunder have a real shot at Blake Griffin and would the Clippers really consider moving him? … Cap space is more than just a means to land a free agent.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Early 2016-17 Season Trade Talk

The 2016-17 season is just getting started, but that doesn’t mean trade discussions aren’t in full swing.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Can Magic Climb Into Eighth Seed?

The Orlando Magic have played well since their coaching change. Can they sneak into the playoffs?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Can Pierce Turn Wizards Into a Contender?

Can Paul Pierce provide the leadership, toughness and production necessary to turn the Wizards into an East contender?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Buying Time While Stars Rest

Ben Dowsett looks at teams who slow the pace to control damage when their respective star sits.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Bulls Underachieving in the Eastern Conference

The Bulls are underachieving this season and the players know it, the Hornets and Wolves agree to a trade and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Brooklyn Holds All of the Cards

How the Nets do next season may ultimately determine who won the Kyrie Irving trade, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
Bidding Adieu to the Palace of Auburn Hills

Joel Brigham looks back at the history that took place at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
Best Bargain Contracts in NBA Free Agency

Alex Kennedy looks at some of the best bargain contracts handed out in free agency this summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023