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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 AM: Who Could Make A Play For Carmelo Anthony?

If the Knicks are making calls on a Carmelo Anthony trade, there are some teams that make sense.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Who Could Be Traded Around The NBA Draft?

While NBA teams are focused on the draft, many are exploring who they may trade or trade for.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
Where Will the Top NBA Free Agents Land?

With more than $1.2 billion in cap space opening up on July 1, where will marquee free agents land?

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?

What’s next for the Warriors after Kevin Durant’s injury? The Indiana Pacers have a tough call to make on Paul George.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA AM: When Legends Return Home

Dwyane Wade went back to Miami, but he wasn’t the first legend to return ‘home’ to his franchise.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Rockets Land Corey Brewer

The Rockets acquired Corey Brewer in a three-team deal, Jermaine O’Neal is leaning toward joining Mavs and more rumors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA AM: What’s Next For The Oklahoma City Thunder?

With Russell Westbrook’s season ending in the first round, pressure mounts for Sam Presti.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
What’s Next for Ray Allen?

After retiring on Tuesday, what’s next for Ray Allen? He has said coaching may be in his future.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA AM: What NBA Teams Are Sellers?

Steve Kyler examines NBA teams poised to be sellers this season and a few player who may be moved.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023
NBA AM: What Is The Right Value For A Trade?

As the NBA trade market heats up, there are a few players whose trade value will be tough to gauge or justify.

Jeff Hawkins  •  30 Oct 2023