NBC is getting set to host the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next month, and it is pleading for the stars to make it an event again.

NBA on NBC legends floated Bronny James as a dunk contest pick, pointing to Hollywood, name value, and All-Star buzz in LA.

Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins became known for his thunderous dunks during his playing days, earning the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.” Now his son, Jake Wilkins, is starting to do ...

Nothing gets an NBA crowd riled up more than seeing someone “jump out of the gym” in the middle of a game. At the same time, it’s easy to dunk the ball on a 10-foot rim if you’re 7 feet tall. So, you ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Kevin Porter Jr. with 4.7 seconds remaining to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 122-121 ...

Jalen Suggs may have to announce his retirement from professional sports after what went down during Friday night’s game.

Carter might be the best dunker in basketball history, but he was more than that throughout his 22 years in the NBA. Jason Jones, The Athletic Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic ...

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Jake Wilkins, or "Baby Highlight," didn’t have the traditional prodigy upbringing. Instead, he and his NBA legend father took ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers square off against the New York Knicks on “Main Street USA” in Disney’s Magic Kingdom during the NBA ...