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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)

NBA AM: John Wall Becoming The Man For The Wizards

As John Wall navigates his fifth season with the Washington Wizards, being a leader has become easier…

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Kendrick Perkins Addresses Trade Rumors

Kendrick Perkins guarantees OKC will make playoffs, and talks about trade rumors and his looming free agency.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Kenneth Faried: “There are 29 other teams”

Nuggets big man Kenneth Faried doesn’t like the idea of a smaller role, but is there an answer for the Nuggets that doesn’t involve dumping him?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Knicks Could Have $34.1 Million In Capspace

The fall out from yesterday’s three-team trade leaves the Knicks with tons of flexibility.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It Won’t Be Expansion, But How About Relocation?

Steve Kyler discusses why, for a number of reasons, NBA expansion continues to be unlikely.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It’s All About Contract Options

As many as 33 NBA Players have the option to be a free agent in July, they end up on the trade market?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It’s the Rockets’ Pace That Will Kill You

Can the Rockets find the right balance of speed and defense? The next 10 games may give the answer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It’s Not Easy Being A Rookie In The NBA

After leading college basketball last year, Chicago’s Denzel Valentine is now struggling to find minutes in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: It Is Decision Time For A Number Of Situations

With NBA Training Camps opening in less than 18 days, its seems like some decisions are starting to take shape on the remaining NBA loose ends.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Is Waiters The Thunder’s Missing Piece?

Is Dion Waiters the answer for the Thunder?… Is Jacque Vaughn on the hot seat?… Would Kobe really retire?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023