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 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Al Jefferson was back -- as was head coach Steve Clifford -- but neither was enough to offset a miserable third quarter that allowed the Atlanta Hawks (4-3) to pull above .500 with ...

Six days removed from a scary fall, Charlotte Bobcats center Al Jefferson said his sprained ankle has improved enough that it’s “very realistic’’ he’ll play in the season opener Oct. 30. “I’m taking ...

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BasketballInsiders.com’s Alex Kennedy joins CineSport’s Brian Clark to discuss the Indiana Pacers’ recent struggles and whether they can regroup to contend in the East. Charlotte Bobcats center Al ...

Bobcats coach Steve Clifford says center Al Jefferson will miss his second straight game - and seventh this season - with a sore ankle Saturday night against the Miami Heat. Bismack Biyombo will start ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Al Jefferson is doubtful for Game 4 on Monday night against the Miami Heat due to a lingering foot injury, according to Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford. Jefferson, the team's ...