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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: First NBA Trade Domino Drops

The Clippers and Pistons consummated the first major trade of the 2018 NBA Trade Deadline season, who could be next?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Elder Statesmen are Ruling the Playoffs

Most NBA players enjoy their prime years between the ages of 26-29. But in the 2017-18 Playoffs, the conference finalists can tout their exception to that trend.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Ed Davis Discusses Western Conference Playoff Race

Basketball Insiders spoke with Ed Davis about the playoff race out West, the evolving role of NBA power forwards and centers and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Don’t Panic, But You Have To Consider It

With so many NBA teams getting bounced in the playoffs, it would be easy to overreact, there are some situations to watch and Steve Kyler digs in to several of them.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Don’t Forget About Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks talks to Basketball Insiders about being a rookie starter, guarding Paul George and his special draft class.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Could A Junior Basketball League Work?

Could a ‘bridge’ league that fills the gap between high school and the NBA really work?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Clippers Looking Forward to Teodosic Return

Clippers hanging on and looking forward to Teodosic return, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Clippers’ Front Office Preparing For Important Offseason

With Jerry West on board, the Clippers’ front office is facing an offseason that could have long-term ramifications, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Checking In With Terrance Ferguson

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Terrance Ferguson talks to Basketball Insiders about learning from his teammates, earning minutes and being mentally tough.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Celtics Retain Glue Guy in Marcus Smart

The Celtics are going for gold this season, which is why keeping Marcus Smart long-term was absolutely the right move.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023