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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: Signing Embiid Was a Necessary Evil For The Philadelphia 76ers

Despite his injury-riddled past, signing Joel Embiid was a move the Sixers had to make.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Setting Kenneth Faried’s Market Value

Kenneth Faried will be eligible for an early contract extension, but will Denver open up their checkbook or allow market to set his value?

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
Which NBA Players are Seizing Their Opportunity?

Basketball Insiders takes another look around the league at guys seizing their opportunity this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Russell Westbrook is Already Making History

Even if he doesn’t win the MVP Award, Russell Westbrook is making some serious history.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Rudy Gay Injury Changes The Trade Market

Rudy Gay was supposed to be the centerpiece of the trade deadline. His Achilles injury will change things.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Shaking The NBA Trade Tree

Teams are making new passes at big names to see if there’s a pre-deadline deal to be made.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
Grizzlies extend Joerger’s contract in 2014

The Memphis Grizzlies signed coach Dave Joerger to a contract extension on Tuesday. The team did not disclose terms of the deal, which comes after Joerger spoke with the Minnesota Timberwolves last week about their coaching vacancy. Joerger made a decision to remain with the Grizzlies during the past weekend. “Following an open and honest […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The 2015 Free Agent Wish List

As many as 21 NBA teams could dip below the projected 2015 $67.3 million salary cap, and as many as 11 of them could have $18 million or more to play with; who are they targeting?… Is Michele Roberts in over her head? Seems that way.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Maturation Of Brandon Jennings

The journey for Brandon Jennings has been unique to say the least.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The NBA Draft Is A Crap Shoot

Don’t fall in love with the draft pick. If they are not a top overall pick, they rarely stick around.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023