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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)

Bulls bigs dominate Nets

CHICAGO — There was a strange clash of matchups at the start of this game. The Brooklyn Nets stuck with a three-guard lineup against the active big men of the Chicago Bulls. By the end of the night, Chicago produced a 45-27 rebounding advantage and pulled away late to post a 92-76 victory over the […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Oklahoma State’s Smart shoves fan

LUBBOCK, Texas — Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart’s frustration over the Cowboys’ current four-game losing streak apparently boiled over on Saturday night when he pushed a Texas Tech fan. In the waning seconds of Texas Tech’s 65-61 victory over Oklahoma State, Smart fouled Red Raiders forward Jaye Crockett as Crockett was attempting a dunk. Smart […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Free Agent Watch – Shooting Guards

Matt John continues Basketball Insiders’ Free Agency tracking series by taking a look at the notable shooting guards potentially hitting the market this summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Rockets’ Lin earns first NBA triple-double

HOUSTON – Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin authored another chapter to the storybook tale that is his improbable professional career by recording his first NBA triple-double — and doing so in a reserve role. Beyond that statistical benchmark, Lin provided the requisite thrust to help Houston overcome a lethargic start to the second half in […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls 96, Wizards 78

WASHINGTON — Guard D.J. Augustin scored 25 points, center Joakim Noah had 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls used a dominant first half to win their fifth straight game, 96-78 over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Augustin made six 3-pointers and Noah recorded his fifth straight double-double for the Bulls (45-32), […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls 95, Heat 88 (OT)

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls took full advantage of the biggest advantage they have against the Miami Heat — rebounding. Chicago dominated the second-chance points 27-6 and started the overtime period with seven of them, leading to a 95-88 victory over the Heat on Sunday afternoon at the United Center. Miami (43-17) lost its third […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
James, Durant top U.S. team player pool

LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the 28-man Team USA player pool announced by chairman Jerry Colangelo. James and Durant, Olympic gold medalists at the London games in 2012, return to the Team USA pool for 2014-16. Additional Team USA veterans on the 28-man list are New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, Knicks center Tyson […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jazz 94, Heat 89

SALT LAKE CITY — Forward Marvin Williams tied his season high with 23 points and rookie point guard Trey Burke hit a late clutch jumper as the Utah Jazz stunned the Miami Heat 94-89 on Saturday night at EnergySolutions Arena. Williams hit 5 of 8 3-pointers, including back-to-back shots late in the fourth quarter to […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Free Agent Watch – Point Guards

Shane Rhodes starts off Basketball Insiders’ new “Free Agent Watch” series, looking at the best free agent point guards set to hit the market this summer.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – April 2

In the wake of LaMelo Ball’s season-ending injury, Tristan Tucker breaks down the shift in the rookie hierarchy as teams prepare for the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021