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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 (9824)

NBA PM: Largest NBA Shoe Deals

Under Armour just extended Steph Curry’s contract through 2024. Here’s a look at the most lucrative shoe deals.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions, Picks and Game Preview

Our Expert presents NBA Picks for the battle between familiar foes; the Boston Celtics at the Atlanta Hawks tonight. Plus, discover how you can claim a $2,500 deposit bonus when you sign up at BetUS.  NBA fans can claim a $2,500 deposit bonus signing up to Betus to wager on Celtics vs Hawks NBA – […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
How Ben Simmons’ Return Affects the Brooklyn Nets’ Chances in the Playoffs

The Brooklyn Nets acquired Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers in February, but Simmons has yet to see the court. On Saturday, though, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Ben Simmons will begin practicing with his teammates. Simmons hasn’t played for Brooklyn due to a herniated disc in his back. He received an epidural in March and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Kings vs Timberwolves: Predictions, Picks and Game Preview

The Sacramento Kings (6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS) will travel to Minnesota to battle the Timberwolves (4-9 SU, 4-9 ATS) at the Target Center Wednesday Night. Both teams are coming into this game scuffling. The Kings had dropped four straight before beating the Pistons by 22 on the road Monday. The Wolves have also lost 4 […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Mason Jones Looks To Fit In With The Lakers

Coming out of high school, Mason Jones didn’t have any offers to play college basketball. He was a late bloomer who didn’t start playing basketball until his senior year at Triple A Academy in Dallas, Texas. He attended a post-graduate year at Link Year Prep in Branson, Missouri before ultimately deciding to go the junior […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction, and Picks

The Golden State Warriors make the cross-country trip to Little Caesars Arena for a road matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Western Conference-leading Warriors (13-2) are off to a screeching hot start this year, winning 13 of their first 15 games in impressive fashion. The Pistons (4-10) are trying to locate some […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Elijah Hughes Staying Ready For Opportunity

The 2020-21 NBA season was a tough transition for that group of incoming rookies. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there was no summer league for them to get their feet wet. After draft day, they went right into an abbreviated training camp. They were pretty much thrown to the fire from the get-go. One […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Predictions, Picks and Game Preview

Our Expert presents NBA Picks for the battle between familiar foes; the Boston Lakers at the Atlanta Bucks tonight. Plus, discover how you can claim a $2,500 deposit bonus when you sign up at BetUS.  NBA fans can claim a $2,500 deposit bonus signing up to Betus to wager on Lakers vs Bucks NBA – […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Leon Powe Recalls High School Basketball Days with Marshawn Lynch

Former NBA player Leon Powe shares his memories of playing high school basketball with Marshawn Lynch.

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024
Wes Iwundu Aims to ‘Free the Future’ with Clothing Line

Before the start of every NBA game, photos of players strolling down the arena hallways showing off their pregame clothing apparel can be found all over social media. Pregame photos have become the way for players to show off all the latest fashion trends. As many players continue to make inroads into the fashion space, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  07 Aug 2024