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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: Where Will The Bottom NBA Teams Go?

With the NBA season slipping away for several teams, the trade season could prove to be fairly active.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: What Is The Hurry To Deal Leonard?

The San Antonio Spurs don’t seem any closer to a Kawhi Leonard trade than they were in mid-June. The real question is, what is the rush to make a deal?

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA DAILY: What Is Really Wrong With The Thunder?

The Thunder continue to struggle to string together wins. What’s the problem in OKC?

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Hawks Look to Keep Successful Season Going

Can Atlanta continue their winning ways in the second half of the year? Will Denver consider trading Ty Lawson?

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: 2017 Trade Deadline Watch Part I

There are still plenty of names in play as we approach the NBA trade deadline. Here’s the latest.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: 2017 Trade Deadline Watch Part II

With less than 24 hours to go before the trade deadline, some familiar names continue to be discussed.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Griffin Still Adjusting to Expanded Game

Blake Griffin is still getting used to his evolving game, but his teammates and coaches love what they see from their star.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Griffin Has Interesting Choice Ahead Of Him

Blake Griffin has something interesting options to consider in free agency this summer, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: 2015 Draft is Loaded With Big Men

The 2015 NBA Draft features many talented big men, including possible No. 1 overall pick Jahlil Okafor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA Daily: The Top of The 2018 Draft Is Getting Crowded

The top of the projected 2018 NBA Draft is starting to get interesting, mainly because so many potential draft prospects are having incredibly dominant seasons.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023