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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 (9881)

Fixing the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors exceeded all expectations this season, but what’s it going to take for them to improve from here? Moke Hamilton makes some important suggestions.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Miye Oni — A Rare Breed

Matt John has a chat with Utah Jazz rookie Miye Oni about being the only Ivy League player currently in the NBA, the importance of education and adjusting to a new city.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rumors: Granger Buyout Coming?

Danny Granger’s buyout could come as soon as today… Raymond Felton in trouble for firearm possession… Lester Hudson drawing interest…

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bennett shines in Cavs’ win over Kings

CLEVELAND — Anthony Bennett was lost in space for much of his rookie season. Suddenly, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward looks like one of the team’s emerging stars. Bennett recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday in the Cavaliers ‘109-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings before 14,245 at Quicken Loans Arena. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
What To Make Of O.J. Mayo?

O.J. Mayo is at a crossroads. His career has been underwhelming and inconsistent thus far. Where will he go from here?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks 112, Jazz 110

SALT LAKE CITY — Guard Kyle Korver scored 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting, and forward Paul Millsap added 23 points to help the Atlanta Hawks escape with a 112-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. All five starters scored in double figures for the Hawks (27-35). Atlanta shot 48.7 percent (38-for-78) from the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Stoudemire helps Knicks beat 76ers

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks won their fourth straight game to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, turning back the Philadelphia 76ers 123-110 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Center Amar’e Stoudemire matched his season best with 23 points, connecting on 9-of-10 shots from the floor for New York (25-40), which started […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks’ Jackson meets with Woodson, players

One day after being named president of the New York Knicks, Phil Jackson met with head coach Mike Woodson, addressed the players later in the afternoon and then received a standing ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd during Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Woodson confirmed before the game that he and Jackson […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies 108, Lakers 103

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies won their season-high fourth straight home game Wednesday night at FedExForum, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103. The Grizzlies (32-24) handed out a season-high 28 assists on 45 made baskets. They shot 48.9 percent from the floor. Shooting guard Courtney Lee led Memphis with 18 points and five assists. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls 103, Warriors 83

CHICAGO — Forward Taj Gibson scored 21 points, leading the Chicago Bulls to an easy 103-83 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at the United Center. Bulls forward Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup after missing two games with a bruised rib, and he added 16 points. Center Joakim Noah piled up […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021