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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: Is Dragan Bender The Next Big Thing?

Dragan Bender talks to Basketball Insiders about the draft, being a top prospect and what he hopes to bring to an NBA team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Is Doc Rivers Next, How About Vogel?

With the Grizzlies firing David Fizdale, who is the next coach to watch?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Is Brook Lopez The Wrong Guy For The Nets?

Things are not going swimmingly in Brooklyn, could Brook Lopez be the wrong guy?… Spend your cap space now or save it for later?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Injuries Are Unavoidable

Injuries are a part of the game, but did the way Kevin Durant plays contribute to his foot injury?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: How Big Is Kevin Durant’s Injury?

Will Kevin Durant’s injury derail the Thunder’s quest to win the West?… A Calmer Kobe?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Guards To Watch on Trade Market

Which guards could be moved before the trade deadline? Michael Scotto shares his list of players to watch.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Give Jarnell Stokes a Chance

Shane Rhodes writes that an NBA team should give Jarnell Stokes a shot.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Galloway Finds His Way Home

Pelicans guard Langston Galloway is having his most efficient scoring season in New Orleans. It’s great to be home.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Gallinari Opts Out, Joins Loaded Forward Crop

Danilo Gallinari will hit the market. Is a change of scenery in his plans?

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Front Office Shake Ups Coming

With the NBA season coming to an end, so too may the tenure of several NBA front office personnel.

Jeff Hawkins  •  09 Oct 2023