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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)

Trevor Booker Helps Build Nets’ Foundation

Trevor Booker on joining the Nets, leaving the Jazz, creating a winning culture, Jeremy Lin and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
Wes Matthews: From Undrafted Rookie to Unstoppable Shooter

Wes Matthews on how he went from undrafted rookie (and offensive “liability”) to unstoppable shooter.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Lin Ready for Fresh Start With Lakers

Jeremy Lin is thrilled to join the Lakers. He’s excited for the fresh start and the opportunity to thrive on the NBA’s biggest stage.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: LeBron James Flying Under Radar?

Russ Westbrook, James Harden and the Warriors are getting headlines, but don’t sleep on LeBron James.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Kyle Korver on Pace to Make History

Atlanta’s Kyle Korver is on pace to make history and record the greatest shooting season of all-time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Kenneth Faried’s Payday is Coming

After a strong close to the 2013-14 season and an impressive summer so far, Kenneth Faried has a big payday coming his way.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: K.J. McDaniels’ Hard Work is Paying Off

K.J. McDaniels’ work ethic separates him from many of his peers, and he believes it’ll make him an elite player.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: John Wall Enters MVP Conversation

John Wall is dominating this season and emerging as a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Defending a Title Isn’t Easy

Repeating as champions in pro sports is not easy, it may be even harder for the Spurs… Old School vs. New School… Steve Ballmer’s tax break?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Don’t Sleep On Magic’s Elfrid Payton

Meet Orlando Magic rookie Elfrid Payton, the pest that opposing point guards hate to play against.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023