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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 AM: The Celtics Have A Lot Of Options

The Celtics may not last long against the Cavs, but they have plenty of options to weigh going forward.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Calm Before The Storm?

The NBA Trade Deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. and things are starting to heat up on several fronts.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Best Of What’s Left In Free Agency

A look at some of the best NBA free agents remaining on the market with a couple weeks left before training camp.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Amazing Fit Of Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon has fit like a glove and may deserve an appearance at All-Star weekend, writes Steve Kyler.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The 76ers Had To Take The Risk

On Joel Embiid, the Sixers took a $148 million risk. It was either that, or risk losing control.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Terrence Ross Excited for Fresh Start in Orlando

Terrence Ross is ready for a fresh start in Orlando, writes Cody Taylor.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Teams Seem Open To Trading Their Picks

As the 2017 NBA Draft gets closer, some picks toward the top could be traded.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Teams Have To Understand Their Window

Not every team is going to compete for a Championship, so going “all-in” may not make sense, especially with the Golden State Warriors not going anywhere for a while.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Teams Have To Listen To Trade Ideas

At this time of year, every NBA team should be listening to trade ideas.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Teams Have A Small Window To Make it Work

NBA teams have a small window of time to make things work with the players they draft… Why Kyle Korver got in the All-Star game.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023