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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

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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)

Did the Miami HEAT Find Their Next G League Gem?

The Miami HEAT have done better than any organization at finding talent in the G League. Is Gabe Vincent their next find?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Ranking The Best Duos In The West

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have begun their title defense with the Los Angeles Lakers, but they’re not the only elite teammates in the Western Conference.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Florida 56, Tennessee 49

ATLANTA — Top-ranked Florida, down by 10 points in the first half, held Tennessee to 14 points after halftime and extended its winning streak to 25 games with a 56-49 victory in the Southeastern Conference semifinals Saturday at the Georgia Dome. Senior center Patric Young broke a 49-49 tie on a basket with 2:24 remaining […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers 109, Kings 99

CLEVELAND — Forward Anthony Bennett recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 109-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. It was the third consecutive win for the Cavs (19-33), who had five players in double figures, led by forward Luol Deng’s […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Could Exum Force His Way To Lakers Like Bryant?

Australia’s Dante Exum has made it clear he would like to be drafted by the Lakers. Could he force his way to L.A. like Kobe Bryant did?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors’ #Fullsquad Only Works With Bogut

The Warriors have floundered on defense of late. So why isn’t Mark Jackson playing his best defender?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Miami HEAT Treading Water, But Don’t Count Them Out

Following an NBA Finals berth, the Miami Heat have struggled to put everything together this season. But with Jimmy Butler back, better things are on the horizon.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Out of Bounds: Defense and Slams

Out of Bounds sees Jimmy Butler capture a moment with Miley Cyrus… Dwyane Wade’s kids snap a pic with Kobe Bryant

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: DPOY Watch — 11/5/2019

Two weeks into the regular season, perennial candidates are leading the race for Defensive Player of the Year. But a new candidate has emerged, as have several other multi-positional defenders; Jack Winter examines who exactly has put themselves in the running for the award.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Aamir Simms Readying Himself for His Opportunity

Clemson’s Aamir Simms is a versatile big man built for the modern NBA. Drew Maresca spoke with Simms about the draft process, Clemson’s success last season and how he thinks he fits in the league.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021