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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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 (9828)

NBA Daily: Luke Kennard’s Increased Role

With Lou Williams in Atlanta, Luke Kennard has made good on extra playing time, proving himself invaluable in the Clippers’ chase for a ring.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors 108, Mavericks 85

OAKLAND, Calif. — Reserve guard Jordan Crawford scored 10 consecutive points in a 100-second flurry bridging the first and second periods Tuesday night, igniting a Golden State Warriors runaway that eventually resulted in a 108-85 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. In a game that pitted the Nos. 6 and 7 teams in the Western Conference […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Eastern Conference Playoffs Rounding Into Shape

After much was justifiably made about the slow start for the East, teams have steadily improved and some playoff matchups are taking shape

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bucknell 78, Navy 57

With snow on the way, Bucknell wasted little time putting Navy on ice as sophomore guard Chris Hass led a balanced attack with 15 points to help the Bison to a 78-57 victory Wednesday in Lewisburg, Pa. In a game that was moved up an hour because of an incoming snowstorm, senior forward Brian Fitzpatrick […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Return – 6 Situations – Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz continues Basketball Insiders’ “6 Situations” series by examining the most timely and pressing issues in the Pacific Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Would Deng or Turner Balance Detroit’s Roster?

Could the Detroit Pistons pursue Luol Deng or Evan Turner before the Feb. 20 trade deadline to find some roster balance?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Davis carries Pelicans past sputtering Heat

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have found their leader. The Miami Heat, two-time defending NBA champions, are searching desperately for their missing championship identity. Forward Anthony Davis continued his eight-game rampage through the NBA by scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds — his eighth consecutive game of scoring at least 28 points […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nuggets put up137 in win over Pelicans

DENVER — With the Nuggets’ playoff hopes gone, Denver coach Brian Shaw challenged his team to finish the year strong. He also put much-deserved responsibility on the shoulders of forward Kenneth Faried and guard Ty Lawson. “I pulled Ty and Kenneth into my office to talk to them about the step I want to both […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Lafayette 61, Loyola (Maryland) 44

Junior forward Dan Trist came off the bench to score 14 points, leading Lafayette to a 61-44 victory over visiting Loyola (Maryland) on Wednesday at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, Pa. Junior guard Seth Hinrichs added 13 points and seven rebounds to help Lafayette (7-17, 3-10 Patriot League) earn its third win in four games. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Does Aaron Gordon Raise The Nuggets’ Ceiling?

Is Aaron Gordon the Denver Nuggets’ missing piece? Ariel Pacheco takes a look at the newest Nugget and his fit on the roster.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021