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Jeff Hawkins

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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: Crabbe’s Arrival Brings Wolves Needed Shooting

The Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Allen Crabbe was not simply to move Jeff Teague or to create future trade possibilities, but mostly to give Robert Covington a chance at a few more clean looks. Douglas Farmer writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Was David West’s Faith in Lance Stephenson Misplaced?

David West reveals that he re-signed with the Pacers partially because he believed in Lance Stephenson. Was that a mistake?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Zach LaVine, Aaron Gordon Impress in Workout

During their pro day workouts for their agency BDA both Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon, projected lottery picks, shined infront of over 100 NBA scouts/executives.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Los Angeles Lakers’ Best Coaching Options

We know the season hasn’t quite ended, but for the Lakers, the future is now . Here are eight potential options at head coach if they decide to make a move.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
No stopping Aldridge, Blazers in second playoff win

HOUSTON — Coach Kevin McHale had coyly offered zero clues as to what the Houston Rockets would devise in defending Portland forward LaMarcus Aldridge differently compared with what was done in Game 1 when Aldridge set a franchise postseason scoring record for the Trail Blazers. Despite a defensive adjustment that attempted to slow Aldridge’s pace […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Basketball Insiders Week in Review 4/20

Basketball Insiders looks back at some of the articles from last week in case you missed them the first time around.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
CBK Roundup: Key recruit Turner chooses Texas for college

Myles Turner chose Texas over Duke, Kansas and dozens of other suitors, joining a team that returns all five starters and won 24 games last season. Turner, an athletic 7-footer known for his defense and soft touch from the perimeter, idolized Kevin Durant as a prep in the Longhorn State. A late visit with Bill […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Villanova defeats Michigan to win Legends Classic

NEW YORK — Villanova forward JayVaughn Pinkston’s return to Brooklyn was a memorable one. Playing at the Barclays Center, just 15 minutes from Bishop Loughlin High School where he was named New York’s Mr. Basketball as a senior, Pinkston played a pivotal role in Villanova’s 60-55 win over Michigan in the finals of the Progressive […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Aztecs top Pitt, advance to Maui Invitational final

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The Pittsburgh Panthers’ early-season trip to paradise was anything but fun in the sun, and facing a versatile San Diego State Aztecs squad did not make matters any more enjoyable. Four days after losing to the University of Hawaii as a double-digit favorite in what was supposed to be a tune-up for […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 8 Free Agents – Pacific Division

David Yapkowitz ventures west to continue Basketball Insiders’ Free Agent series with the Pacific Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021