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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: Orlando Magic Tempering Expectations

After failing to qualify for the playoffs last season, the Orlando Magic are taking things one day at a time, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Notable Players in Free Agent Pool

There are many notable free agents still available. Here’s a look at players who may join a team midseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA PM: Second-Round Standouts at Summer League

Which second-round picks played well during Summer League? Cody Taylor shares who impressed him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Power Rankings: Hawks Fly Sky High

The Pistons rise but the real question is whether the Hawks have displaced the Warriors at the top.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Power Rankings – 12/23/16

Even without Blake Griffin, the Clippers are surging while the Wizards appear to be finding their way.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Power Rankings: Respect Due

Can the Thunder win the Western Conference? Will the Hawks and Cavs square off out East?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors Still in First

The Golden State Warriors continue to win, so they remain atop our NBA power rankings for now.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Power Rankings: Warriors World

The Warriors regain the top spot, but the Cavaliers and Thunder make power moves, too.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Rookie Of The Year Watch – 3/27/18

With only a few weeks remaining in the 2017-18 season, a check-in on this strong rookie class is long overdue.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch

The Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown is making a late run for the Rookie of the Year Award.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Oct 2023