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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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 Power Rankings – 11/25/16

Moke Hamilton delivers his weekly power rankings. Where does your favorite team rank?

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Players That Helped Free Agency Value in Playoffs

Cody Taylor breaks down some players who likely improved their free agent value this postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  27 Oct 2023
Warriors And Cavaliers: A Rivalry Far From Over

The Warriors-Cavaliers rivalry is alive and well, and likely to stick around for some time, writes Spencer Davies.

Jeff Hawkins  •  25 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Eric Gordon Finding His Stride in New Orleans

After years of fighting through nagging injuries, Eric Gordon seems to be hitting his stride in New Orleans … Just like they do every year, the San Antonio Spurs are playing their best ball when it matters most

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Cleveland Cavaliers Making Big Strides

The Cavaliers have made huge strides and won six straight games, so perhaps there’s no need to panic after all.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Are We Underrating the Clippers?

Are the Los Angeles Clippers being underrated? Jesse Blancarte points out that the numbers say yes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Timberwolves Replacing Love With Young?

Timberwolves trading for Thaddeus Young? … Rudy Gay added to Team USA Roster … Pistons looking look to add Otis Smith as D-League coach

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Exploring The NBA’s Two Best Teams

Basketball Insiders takes a look at how the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks have become the NBA’s two best teams … Anthony Davis shocks the Thunder with a game-winning three-pointer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Griffin On Pace to Join Elite Company

Blake Griffin’s rebounding numbers may be down, but he is currently on pace to join an elite group of players this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Moving Forward Without Wes Matthews

Can the Portland Trail Blazers keep up the pace in the West after losing Wesley Matthews for the season?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023