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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: The Territorial Draft Pick

LeBron ended up with his hometown team, but territorial draft picks would’ve ensured he never played for anyone else.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Road Ahead for Michael Porter Jr.

Michael Porter Jr. is an elite prospect, but questions surrounding his back will determine his landing spot in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Odd Men Out: Southwest Division

Basketball Insiders continues their series of “Odd Men Out”, this time looking at who that might be from the Southwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The NBA Trade Deadline Buyers And Sellers

The 2018 NBA Trade Deadline is two weeks away. Some of the deadline buyers and sellers have started to emerge.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The NBA Coaching Carousel Begins

There could be an unprecedented number of NBA coaching jobs coming open this week, Steve Kyler breaks them down.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Draft Is More Than One Thing

Eveluating an NBA Draft prospect is more than just one thing, and getting caught up on just a player’s college career is often a mistake.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The End of 2017 NBA Awards

With the new year upon us, Steve Kyler takes a look back at 2017 and who should get a 2017 award.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Legend Of Bobby Sura

As a Hawk, Bob Sura chased triple-doubles with nothing to lose. It’s different for the modern Hawks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Losers of the NBA Draft

Shane Rhodes breaks down the losers of the 2018 NBA Draft.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Charlotte Hornets Need More From The Bench

The Charlotte Hornets, and especially the bench, have not met expectations. They may miss the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023