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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)

Would Deng or Turner Balance Detroit’s Roster?

Could the Detroit Pistons pursue Luol Deng or Evan Turner before the Feb. 20 trade deadline to find some roster balance?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nuggets put up137 in win over Pelicans

DENVER — With the Nuggets’ playoff hopes gone, Denver coach Brian Shaw challenged his team to finish the year strong. He also put much-deserved responsibility on the shoulders of forward Kenneth Faried and guard Ty Lawson. “I pulled Ty and Kenneth into my office to talk to them about the step I want to both […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Davis carries Pelicans past sputtering Heat

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have found their leader. The Miami Heat, two-time defending NBA champions, are searching desperately for their missing championship identity. Forward Anthony Davis continued his eight-game rampage through the NBA by scoring 30 points and grabbing 11 rebounds — his eighth consecutive game of scoring at least 28 points […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Does Aaron Gordon Raise The Nuggets’ Ceiling?

Is Aaron Gordon the Denver Nuggets’ missing piece? Ariel Pacheco takes a look at the newest Nugget and his fit on the roster.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Lafayette 61, Loyola (Maryland) 44

Junior forward Dan Trist came off the bench to score 14 points, leading Lafayette to a 61-44 victory over visiting Loyola (Maryland) on Wednesday at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, Pa. Junior guard Seth Hinrichs added 13 points and seven rebounds to help Lafayette (7-17, 3-10 Patriot League) earn its third win in four games. […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Nuggets 137, Pelicans 107

DENVER — Forward Kenneth Faried had a career-high 34 points to go with 13 rebounds and three blocks and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans137-107 on Wednesday night. Guard Ty Lawson had 14 points and 12 assists and guard Aaron Brooks had 24 off the bench for the Nuggets, who stopped a two-game […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jazz 89, Magic 88

SALT LAKE CITY — Rookie point guard Trey Burke hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds remaining and forward Richard Jefferson scored 21 points as the Utah Jazz edged the Orlando Magic 89-88 Saturday at EnergySolutions Arena. Burke, who led Michigan to the 2013 NCAA championship game a year ago, hit three of seven 3-pointers […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Stoudemire Re-Emerging As Force

Amar’e Stoudemire says he wants to retire in New York and his play is powering the Knicks down the stretch … Did Kevin Durant lock up the MVP award?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards 134, Raptors 129 (3 OT)

TORONTO – Guard John Wall scored 31 points and center Marcin Gortat also scored 31 points and added 12 rebounds and the Washington Wizards defeated the Toronto Raptors 134-129 in triple overtime on Thursday for their fifth win in a row. Wall, who scored eight of his points in the three overtime periods, made a […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Can These NBA Rookies Be Salvaged?

Nate Duncan looks at five rookies who have disappointed, and talks with executives and scouts about whether their careers can be salvaged.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021