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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)

Sleepers In The Southeast Division

A combination of new and familiar faces dot the crowd of sleepers in Southeast Division next season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Sleepers In The Northwest Division

Shane Rhodes breaks down sleepers in the Northwest Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Sleepers In The Central Division

New roles are open and opportunities are presenting themselves for players to take advantage of in the Central Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Sleepers In The Atlantic Division

Heading into next season, these six players are poised to make some under-the-radar noise throughout the Atlantic Divison.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Sizing Up the Western Conference After the Trade Deadline

The dust has settled from a busy deadline, so here’s a look at where teams stand in the West.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Six Underrated Shooting Guards

James Blancarte takes a look at six underrated shooting guards who deserve your attention.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Six Things to Know: NBA Southeast Division

Here are six things you need to know about the Southeast Division entering the 2014-15 season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Six Things to Know: NBA Pacific Division

A look at six of the most important things to know in the Pacific Division entering the 2014-15 NBA season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Six Things to Know: NBA Northwest Division

Here are six things to know about the teams in the Northwest Division entering the 2014-15 season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Six Things to Know: NBA Central Division

A look at six of the most important things to know in the Central Division, including the Bulls’ improved depth up front.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023