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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)

Irving leads Cavs over Jazz

CLEVELAND — There was a lot of love for Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving on Friday. In the midst of recording his first career triple-double, an overzealous fan ran onto the court with 6:20 remaining in the Cavaliers’ 99-79 victory over the Utah Jazz before 18,601 at Quicken Loans Arena. “He came out and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Suns 98, Pistons 92

PHOENIX — Guard Eric Bledsoe scored eight of his team-high 23 points in the final 3:21 and backcourt mate Goran Dragic added 20 as the Phoenix Suns sent the Detroit Pistons to their 12th straight road loss, 98-92 on Friday. The Pistons missed 16 of 26 free throws — forward Josh Smith went 0-for-8 — […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jonas Valanciunas Keeping Post Play Relevant

David Yapkowitz speaks with Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas about stepping up with key injuries to the team and the traditional big man’s role in the current version of the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
The NBA’s Most Underrated Shooting Guards

A look at some of the NBA’s most underrated shooting guards, including Arron Afflalo, a reigning NBA champion and more!

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Arizona 87, California 59

TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona guard Nick Johnson had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists as the third-ranked Wildcats avenged their first loss of the season by beating Cal 87-59 at McKale Center on Wednesday night. Center Kaleb Tarczewski added 16 points, forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and forward Aaron Gordon […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Fast starts, team effort lead Spurs to brink of title

MIAMI — Maybe it was forward Boris Diaw’s behind-the-back pass that led to a dunk by center Tiago Splitter. Or maybe it was guard Manu Ginobili’s surprising blocked shot on Miami Heat forward LeBron James. Or perhaps it was forward Kawhi Leonard’s two-handed, all-in-one-motion rebound/dunk. Actually, they were all good examples of another surreal first […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Western Conference X-Factors

Drew Mays takes a look at four Western Conference players whose play will swing their team’s fortunes one way or the other.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: LeBron James Helps Deliver Kevin Love

LeBron James was key in selling Kevin Love on the Cleveland Cavaliers and now they are poised to be there long-term.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Will Kyrie Irving Extend In Cleveland?

Cavs guard Kyrie Irving may be sidelined for the balance of the season making his future the prime question surrounding the Cavaliers… The Milwaukee Bucks may have a buyer… Andrew Bynum underwent an MRI yesterday.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder 113, Grizzlies 107

OKLAHOMA CITY — Forward Kevin Durant scored 30 of his game-high 37 points in the second half to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Memphis Grizzlies 113-107 on Friday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the Thunder. But it did not come easy. After a slow […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021