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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: Jayson Tatum: Boston’s X-Factor

Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum speaks to Michael Scotto about his early adjustments and success.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Jacob Evans Wants to Show Potential and Strong Mentality

Jacob Evans hopes to demonstrate his potential and strong mentality during the pre-draft process, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: It Still Isn’t Time To Expand The NBA

As much as we talk about expanding the NBA, has anything really changed to suggest it’s any more viable now? Basketball Insiders’ Publisher Steve Kyler digs into the barriers that have to be overcome.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Is The NBA Heading Towards An Epic Off-Season?

With so many elite players heading towards less than expected post-season exits, is the NBA heading towards an epically chaotic off-season? Steve Kyler looks at some of the situations to watch.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Is Kevin Knox The Sleeper In The Next Tier?

Kentucky’s Kevin Knox may be one of the most skilled players in the 2018 NBA Draft, but will concerns about motor and competitiveness push him down to a situation where he could really shine in the NBA?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Is Jeff Hornacek Feeling The Heat?

Things haven’t gone so well for Jeff Hornacek in New York. Is the coach feeling the heat?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Indiana Pacers Have Options This Summer

The surprising Pacers have a number of options available to them this summer, writes Lang Greene.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Inching Closer To The Trade Deadline

The 2018 NBA Trade Deadline is exactly one week away, there are some things to watch including the situation with Joakim Noah and the New York Knicks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: How Valuable Is Clint Capela?

With Clint Capela headed toward free agency, the Rockets must decide how much the center is worth to retain

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Five Tournament-Tested Prospects Worth Watching

With the NCAA Tournament in the rearview mirror, here are five tournament-tested prospects worth keeping an eye on.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023