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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)

The Lakers’ Dream Scenario Is Within Reach

The universe may be lining up for the Los Angeles Lakers to finally end their major free agent drought. Steve Kyler maps out the dominoes that need to fall for the whole thing to come together.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The Knicks’ Potential Point Guard Problem

The Knicks’ point guard depth is concerning. Tommy Beer looks at some possible free-agent targets.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The HEAT Deserved An All-Star

Advanced stats suggest Kemba Walker is more indispensable to his team than Goran Dragic, but the Miami HEAT deserved an All-Star nod.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The Good: What’s Working Around the NBA

This week, we look at The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in the NBA. Here’s a look at The Good.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The Celtics Have Some Decisions to Make

The Celtics may be best served by arriving at a few important decisions sooner rather than later, writes Matt John.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The Curious Case of Carmelo Anthony’s Injured Knee

Is Carmelo Anthony making the Knicks his top professional priority? Some of his decisions suggest he’s not.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The Cavaliers Hope Larry Sanders Is Ready

After two years away, Larry Sanders believes he’s ready to resume his basketball career. Let’s all hope he’s correct.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
The Case For NBA Rookie Of The Year

A look at the NBA Rookie of the Year race, and who can challenge the frontrunner Andrew Wiggins.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Pacers Got Some Much Needed Tough Love

After a rocky start, Thaddeus Young spoke up, and it may have helped the Pacers find their identity.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Opening On The Hot Seat

As training camps set to open, there are a few coaches that need to deliver this season… Or else…

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023