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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)

Three Landing Spots For Rudy Gay

Rudy Gay isn’t likely to re-sign with the Kings this summer. Here are three teams that could make sense.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Thompson’s Return To Starter Resulting In Domino Effect For Cavaliers

What seemed like one small adjustment to the starting lineup has quickly turned into a crucial alteration for multiple parties in Cleveland, Spencer Davies writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
This Year’s Most Underrated NBA Signings

Cody Taylor looks at some of the signings that seemed to fly under the radar.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
The Washington Wizards’ Clock is Ticking

It’s a vital year for Washington, who’s trying to find out if they’re a contender as currently constructed.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
The Utah Jazz Are Poised For An Upset

James Blancarte looks at the Utah Jazz and how they could make some noise in the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
The Toronto Raptors Are Poised For An Upset

The Toronto Raptors are primed for a potential upset in the playoffs, writes Buddy Grizzard.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
The Next Tier of 2016 NBA Free Agents

Basketball Insiders continues our look at this summer’s top free agents, focusing on players 11-20 on our list.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
The Ugly: What Has Gone Horribly Wrong Around The NBA

We continue our look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly around the league with today’s focus on the latter.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
Unintended Consequences of Malone Firing Could Help Kings

The recent firing of Michael Malone could provide an unexpected boon for the Sacramento Kings.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023
NBA Saturday: Utah’s Pursuit And Capture of Premium Versatility

With the early offseason additions of George Hill and Joe Johnson, the Jazz now have intriguing versatility.

Jeff Hawkins  •  10 Oct 2023