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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 AM: Durant Free Agency Watch Begins

Kevin Durant won’t be heading to free agency for another two years, but the speculation has already started building

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rumors: There’s a Couple of Unhappy Bucks

Gary Neal and Ersan Ilyasova reportedly want out of Milwaukee… Bobcats have to give to get, especially with the 76ers… Mark Bartelstein on Cavs radar, but accepting the GM job could be a pay cut for him.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kentucky 75, Michigan 72

INDIANAPOLIS — After a season filled with enough twists and turns to qualify as a road in the eastern mountains of its home state, Kentucky is making its predicted appearance in the Final Four thanks to a plethora of talented freshmen. Guard Aaron Harrison drilled a long pull-up 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left to snap […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
North Dakota State 80, Oklahoma 75 (OT)

SPOKANE, Wash. — North Dakota State needed overtime and an unexpected hero to earn its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory, knocking out fifth-seeded Oklahoma 80-75 Thursday in a second-round West Regional game at Spokane Arena. North Dakota State guard Carlin Dupree entered the game for the first time midway through OT and calmly delivered two clutch […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kristaps Porzingis Is Quietly Rounding Into Form

After disappointing early this season, Kristaps Porzingis is rounding into form with the Mavericks. How much does Luka Doncic’s absence factor into his improved recent play?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Shabazz Napier Leading the Timberwolves’ Lethal Bench

Shabazz Napier was never worried about who he would play for this summer, so the point guard only worried about what he could control. Douglas Farmer examines what that has meant for both Napier and Minnesota this season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics Express Concern Over Marcus Smart Injury

When Marcus Smart suffered an ankle injury, it was clear he has already won over his team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Pacers shut down Wizards in second half to take 2-1 series lead

WASHINGTON — Even the winning Indiana Pacers recognized the unsightly nature of their latest game against the Washington Wizards. All-Star forward Paul George and company would be happy if the remainder of the series continued in a similar slogging manner. George scored 23 points and the Pacers held the Wizards to 30 points in the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards win in first game after Nene injury

WASHINGTON — “Here we go again.” That was Washington Wizards guard John Wall’s reaction upon learning that Nene, the team’s starting power forward would miss six weeks with a knee injury. Considering the team’s brutal record over parts of the last three seasons without their on-court tone setter, the showing of concern seemed prudent. Then, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Are The Knicks For Real?

Ariel Pacheco breaks down the New York Knicks and their start to the season. Might they be able to push for a spot in the postseason?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021