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)
Andre Roberson speaks to Ben Dowsett about becoming one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA.
Enes Kanter has posted solid box score numbers in Oklahoma City, but with little financial flexibility, the Thunder arguably should not re-sign him.
Will the Knicks’ current struggles impact Carmelo Anthony’s free agency? … Can we just let Jason Collins play basketball?
A look at some of the most important new faces set to play in the Northwest Division this season.
Stephen Curry’s camp told the Warriors to “stay away” so he could join the Knicks, and more NBA rumors.
Keep an eye on the Denver Nuggets as the trade deadline approaches, as they’re looking to make moves.
The 76ers are stepping up efforts to trade Evan Turner … Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic are Players of the Week … Dave Joerger and Jason Kidd are Coaches of the Month
Steph Curry called signing with his hometown Charlotte Hornets “a fun thought” and suggested he’s interested in going home.
The Atlanta Hawks want to keep Millsap long-term, but have to wait until July to re-sign him…
Thanks to an early-season coaching change and Eric Bledsoe’s dismissal, Mike James is making the most of his big NBA arrival.