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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 (9881)

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
NBA Minimum Salary

NBA Minimum Salary Years in NBA  2013-14  2014-15  2015-16  2016-17  2017-18  2018-19 0  $490,180  $507,336  $525,093  $543,471  $562,493  $582,180 1  $788,872  $816,482  $845,059  $874,636  $905,249  $936,932 2  $884,293  $915,243  $947,276  $980,431  $1,014,746  $1,050,262 3  $916,099  $948,163  $981,348  $1,015,696  $1,051,245  $1,088,038 4  $947,907  $981,084  $1,015,421  $1,050,961  $1,087,745  $1,125,816 5  $1,027,424  $1,063,384  $1,100,602  $1,139,123  $1,178,992  $1,220,257 6 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  25 Sep 2021
Atlanta Hawks’ Draft History (2006-2015)

Over the past 10 NBA Drafts (2006-2015), the Atlanta Hawks have made 19 selections, yielding two All-Stars in Al Horford and Jeff Teague. The following table details the Hawks’ track record by tiers, noting the number of All-Stars and starters selected, along with players who either never made the league or were out in five […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2021
Utah Jazz’s Draft History (2006-2015)

Over the past 10 NBA Drafts (2006-2015), the Utah Jazz have made 22 selections, yielding just one All-Star in Paul Millsap (who is no longer with the team). The following table details Utah’s track record by tiers, noting the number of All-Stars and starters selected, along with players who either never made the league or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2021
Washington Wizards’ Draft History (2006-2015)

Over the past 10 NBA Drafts (2006-2015), the Washington Wizards have made 18 selections, yielding just one All-Star in John Wall. The following table details the Wizards’ track record by tiers, noting the number of All-Stars and starters selected, along with players who either never made the league or were out in five years or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2021
Toronto Raptors’ Draft History (2006-2015)

Over the past 10 NBA Drafts (2006-2015), the Toronto Raptors have made 15 selections, yielding just one All-Star in DeMar DeRozan. The following table details the Raptors’ track record by tiers, noting the number of All-Stars and starters selected, along with players who either never made the league or were out in five years or […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2021
Portland Trail Blazers’ Draft History (2006-2015)

Over the past 10 NBA Drafts (2006-2015), the Portland Trail Blazers have made 29 selections, yielding three All-Stars in Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy. The following table details the Blazers’ track record by tiers, noting the number of All-Stars and starters selected, along with players who either never made the league or were […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2021
Sacramento Kings’ Draft History (2006-2015)

Over the past 10 NBA Drafts (2006-2015), the Sacramento Kings have made 18 selections, yielding two All-Stars in DeMarcus Cousins and Isaiah Thomas (who is no longer with the team). The following table details the Kings’ track record by tiers, noting the number of All-Stars and starters selected, along with players who either never made […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  19 Aug 2021