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)

G-League

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

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

NBA

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

NBA

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