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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 PM: Celtics Showed Resilience in Game 3

The Boston Celtics showed grit in stepping up and beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Chemistry Concerns For the Pacers?

After about 30 games, the Pacers are making their case a one of the biggest disappointments of the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Chris Paul, Defense And Depth Powering Rockets

The Houston Rockets are soaring with the help of Chris Paul, defense and depth, writes James Blancarte.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Cliff Alexander is Ready to Compete

Cliff Alexander, who is competing for a roster spot in Orlando, still has a ton of untapped potential.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Clippers In A Hole, Hoping For Spark From Beverley

The Clippers are in an early season free-fall and are hoping Patrick Beverley can help get them back on track.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: DeMar DeRozan’s Case for MVP

DeMar DeRozan deserves to be mentioned among the top candidates for MVP, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Detroit Pistons Off to a Surprisingly Strong Start

The Pistons have gotten off to a strong start for a variety of reasons. James Blancarte breaks it down.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Hawks Don’t Agree With Low Expectactions

The Hawks aren’t accepting a rebuilding label this year, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: How Defensive Player of the Year Favorites Excel

Ben Dowsett selects his Defensive Player of the Year, and showcases the favorites as team-driving engines.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: The Case for Each Most Improved Player Candidate

Will Hassan Whiteside, Rudy Gobert or Draymond Green win Most Improved Player over Jimmy Butler?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023