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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)

Sports Surgeon: Bryant Should Opt For Surgery

It’s possible to rehab a torn rotator cuff, but Dr. Ochiai says Kobe Bryant should undergo surgery

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Trade Targets In The West

James Blancarte takes a look at some Western Conference players who could be trade targets this offseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA Trade Watch: The Atlantic

Dennis Chambers outlines the prospects for the Atlantic Division teams as the trade deadline fast approaches.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Trade Deadline Deals That Didn’t Happen

Basketball Insiders takes a loot at some missed opportunities from Thursday’s trade deadline … Reggie Jackson says he became a scapegoat in Oklahoma City.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Top Storylines Entering the 2016-17 NBA Season

Jabari Davis takes a look at some of the top preseason storylines as the 2016-17 NBA season draws near.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Top Prospects of adidas Nations

Nate Duncan looks at some of the top college and high school prospects from this year’s adidas Nations.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Top Free Agent Decisions: The Southwest

With free agency right around the corner, Basketball Insiders looks at four of the biggest decisions the Southwest Division teams must make.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Top Free Agent Decisions: The Atlantic

With free agency right around the corner, Basketball Insiders looks at four of the biggest decisions the Atlantic Division teams must make.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Top Free Agency Decisions: The Pacific

Shane Rhodes breaks down several of the most important free agents from the Pacific Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Timberwolves Targeting Former Bulls In Free Agency?

The Minnesota Timberwolves want to add a point guard and wing player. Aaron Brooks, Anthony Morrow, and Alan Anderson are among those on Minnesota’s radar, league sources told Basketball Insiders. Minnesota wants a steady veteran presence at point guard and a wing player who can stretch the defense. Tom Thibodeau came into the offseason wanting […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023