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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 (9828)

Hawks roll past Bucks

MILWAUKEE — After suffering a strained hamstring earlier in the week, the Atlanta Hawks were prepared to face the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday night without forward DeMarre Carroll. But with point guard and leading scorer Jeff Teague out with a sprained ankle and the Hawks needing a boost after a blowout loss Friday against San Antonio, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The NBA Draft Look-Back: 2014

Six years after one of the most exciting draft classes of all-time, Matt John evaluates the best players that came out in 2014.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Ohio State 71, Nebraska 67

INDIANAPOLIS — Forward LaQuinton Ross collected 26 points and 13 rebounds as No. 24 Ohio State rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat Nebraska 71-67 in a Big Ten tournament quarterfinal on Friday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. After dominating the early stages and then going cold for long stretches, the No. 5 seed Buckeyes […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Vonleh entering draft, 3 other Hoosiers transferring

A day after Indiana lost freshman forward Noah Vonleh to the NBA draft, three Hoosiers announced they are transferring out of the program Monday. Forwards Jeremy Hollowell and Austin Etherington, and walk-on guard Jonny Marlin, all plan to transfer. Vonleh, 6-foot-10, averaged 11.3 points and nine rebounds for the Hoosiers, who missed the NCAA Tournament […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nick Richards Ready to Contribute for the Hornets

For NBA rookies, the start of the 2020-21 season was vastly different than in the past. The COVID-19 pandemic had caused the 2019-20 season to be put on temporary hiatus, and the league eventually resumed play in the bubble in Orlando, FL. The bubble played out long into October and as a result, the 2020 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: LaMarcus Aldridge’s Bleak Trade Market

The LaMarcus Aldridge era is coming to an end in San Antonio. Matt John dives into what could be a not-so-great market for the veteran big.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Hibbert’s Bed Fit for a King, But What about a Throne?

Roy Hibbert talks about the custom sized bed he had made to support his 7’2, 290 lb. frame.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Luke Kennard Ready For Second Season With Clippers

Last season, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue kept imploring Luke Kennard to be more aggressive in looking for his shot. His sentiments were echoed by Kennard’s teammates throughout the season. A newcomer to the team after spending his first three seasons with the Detroit Pistons, Kennard often looked timid for the majority of […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021