Jeff Hawkins, Author at Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/author/jeffhawkins/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:47:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Jeff Hawkins, Author at Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/author/jeffhawkins/ 32 32 NBA PM: Largest NBA Shoe Deals https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-largest-nba-shoe-deals/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-largest-nba-shoe-deals/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:00:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=31449 Under Armour just extended Steph Curry's contract through 2024. Here's a look at the most lucrative shoe deals.

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]]> https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-largest-nba-shoe-deals/feed/ 0 Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions, Picks and Game Preview https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/boston-celtics-vs-atlanta-hawks-predictions-picks-and-game-preview/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:44:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=119025 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 – […]

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]]> How Ben Simmons’ Return Affects the Brooklyn Nets’ Chances in the Playoffs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/how-ben-simmons-return-affects-the-brooklyn-nets-playoff-chances/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:42:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=151796 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 […]

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]]> Kings vs Timberwolves: Predictions, Picks and Game Preview https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kings-vs-timberwolves-betting-picks-preview-and-predictions/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:00:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=118930 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 […]

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]]> Mason Jones Looks To Fit In With The Lakers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/mason-jones-looks-to-fit-in-with-the-lakers/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:30:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=139205 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 […]

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]]> Golden State Warriors vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction, and Picks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/golden-state-warriors-vs-detroit-pistons-preview-prediction-and-picks/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:55:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=119760 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 […]

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]]> Elijah Hughes Staying Ready For Opportunity https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/elijah-hughes-ready-for-opportunity/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:30:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=134799 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 […]

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]]> Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks: Predictions, Picks and Game Preview https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/los-angeles-lakers-vs-milwaukee-bucks-predictions-picks-and-game-preview/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:48:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=119027 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 – […]

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]]> Leon Powe Recalls High School Basketball Days with Marshawn Lynch https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/leon-powe-recalls-high-school-basketball-days-with-marshawn-lynch/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/leon-powe-recalls-high-school-basketball-days-with-marshawn-lynch/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2015 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=22474 Former NBA player Leon Powe shares his memories of playing high school basketball with Marshawn Lynch.

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]]> https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/leon-powe-recalls-high-school-basketball-days-with-marshawn-lynch/feed/ 19 Wes Iwundu Aims to ‘Free the Future’ with Clothing Line https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wes-iwundu-aims-to-free-the-future-with-clothing-line/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:30:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=120390 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, […]

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]]> Paul Watson Jr. Continuing His Grind https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paul-watson-jr-continuing-his-grind/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:00:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=132249 The past few years have been a grind for Paul Watson Jr. After going undrafted in 2017 out of Fresno State, Watson played two years in the G League before breaking through to the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks on a 10-day contract during the 2019-20 season. The Hawks opted not to re-sign him after […]

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]]> Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview, Prediction, and Picks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/indiana-pacers-vs-charlotte-hornets-preview-prediction-and-picks/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:17:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=119928 The Indiana Pacers travel to the Spectrum Center in North Carolina for a road matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday evening. The Pacers (6-10) have had a rocky start to the year, and are hoping to get on track after a loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Hornets (9-7) are playing quality […]

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]]> 3 Best John Wall Trade Destinations https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/3-best-john-wall-trade-destinations/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 19:14:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=136271 Even though it's far from likely, John Wall could see him on a new team before the NBA's trade deadline, and Matt John details who could show interest in the five-time all-star.

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]]> Pooh Jeter Provides the Leadership for G League Ignite https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/pooh-jeter-provides-the-leadership-for-g-league-ignite/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:30:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=125043 When the NBA and the G League first brought the Ignite team to fruition, they knew that they would need a few veteran players to help mentor the young prospects. In the Ignite’s inaugural season in the Orlando bubble, the younger prospects were joined by a slew of veterans with a wealth of professional basketball […]

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]]> Ohio State overcomes big deficit, beats Nebraska https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/ohio-state-overcomes-big-deficit-beats-nebraska/ Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:05:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=6159 INDIANAPOLIS — Burdened by an 18-point, second-half deficit and seemingly headed for a Big Ten tournament exit, Ohio State players knew they would need to be patient if they were to stage a comeback on Friday against Nebraska. The No. 5 seed Buckeyes shook off lethargy and launched an improbable rally in a 71-67 victory […]

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]]> Texas handles West Virginia https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/texas-handles-west-virginia/ Sun, 16 Feb 2014 05:05:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=3864 AUSTIN, Texas — In the last 10 games, the Texas Longhorns have evolved from a team hoping to pull out of a recent slump to taking care of business near the top of the Big 12 standings. No. 19 Texas dominated the paint and cooled off the hot West Virginia Mountaineers 88-71 on Saturday night […]

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]]> Jayhawks squeak out win at Texas Tech https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jayhawks-squeak-out-win-at-texas-tech/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:39:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=4098 LUBBOCK, Texas — There is a reason the eighth ranked Kansas Jayhawks own nine consecutive Big 12 championships. The Jayhawks survive where other conference teams fall. Kansas escaped the Texas Tech trap, pulling out a 64-63 victory over the Red Raiders on Tuesday night at the United Spirit Arena. Texas Tech notched wins earlier in […]

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]]> NBA AM: The Curious Case Of Derrick Rose https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-the-curious-case-of-derrick-rose/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-the-curious-case-of-derrick-rose/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:46:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=43098 It is going to be easy to blame Derrick Rose for the Knicks problems, but this is not entirely his fault.

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]]> NBA PM: Rebuilding Takes Time And Losses https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-rebuilding-takes-time-and-losses/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-rebuilding-takes-time-and-losses/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2015 21:01:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=31185 These days, rebuilding in the NBA typically means a team will lose a lot and be bad for awhile.

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]]> https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-rebuilding-takes-time-and-losses/feed/ 0 NBA AM: Not Easy To Break Into The NBA With Baggage https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-not-easy-to-break-into-the-nba-with-baggage/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-not-easy-to-break-into-the-nba-with-baggage/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2015 14:56:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=31020 Making the NBA isn't always about a player's talent; sometimes an individual's baggage is what's keeping him out... Magic guard Elfrid Payton joins the Basketball Insiders Podcast.

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]]> https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-not-easy-to-break-into-the-nba-with-baggage/feed/ 0 NBA PM: It’s Not Easy Being A Laker https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-its-not-easy-being-a-laker/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-its-not-easy-being-a-laker/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:21:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=30538 The expectations Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell faces will be greater than any other rookie in the class.

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]]> https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-pm-its-not-easy-being-a-laker/feed/ 0 NBA AM: The Gems Of The 2016 NBA Free Agent Class https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-the-gems-of-the-2016-nba-free-agent-class/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-the-gems-of-the-2016-nba-free-agent-class/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:30:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=30698 With some 249 players having the ability to hit free agency, here's a look at the top available guys.

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]]> https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-the-gems-of-the-2016-nba-free-agent-class/feed/ 0 Carmelo Anthony Climbs NBA Scoring List During Big Performance https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/carmelo-anthony-scoring-list-big-performance/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=111482 While leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Carmelo Anthony moved up one spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list. He finished the game with 28 points.

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]]> NBA AM: Clippers Thriving Without Blake Griffin https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-clippers-thriving-without-blake-griffin/ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-am-clippers-thriving-without-blake-griffin/#respond Tue, 12 Jan 2016 07:45:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=34302 Even without Blake Griffin, the Clippers seem to have righted their ship in Los Angeles.

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