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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: Pacers Have Some Big Questions

As the Indiana Pacers enter the offseason, they face tough questions and decisions about their future.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Pacers Have Choices To Make

The Indiana Pacers have some tough choices to make.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Blow It Up? OK, Then What?

Should the Clippers try to re-tool the roster? It sounds easier than it may be.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
Bazemore On Free Agency, Hawks, Dwight Howard

Kent Bazemore talks free agency, expectations for 2016-17, the huge strides he’s made and new teammate Dwight Howard.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
Kennedy Meeks: Old School Big in a New Age NBA

He’s not guaranteed to be drafted, but Kennedy Meeks can be a difference maker, writes Shane Rhodes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
Juan Hernangomez: Steal of 2016 NBA Draft?

Juan Hernangomez is a sleeper to keep an eye on in the 2016 NBA Draft, writes Ben Dowsett.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
John Jenkins Excited About Suns’ Direction

John Jenkins is excited about the Phoenix Suns’ direction, offseason additions and head coach Earl Watson.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
Jeremy Lamb Reflects on his Big Year

Jeremy Lamb speaks to Basketball Insiders about his breakout season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
2014-15 NBA Defensive Player Watch: Davis Dominating

The race for the DPOY award is another area where Anthony Davis is displaying his dominance.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: Zach LaVine Has Solid Debut With Bulls

Zach LaVine put together a solid performance for the Bulls in his first game back from injury.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023