INGLEWOOD, CA. — NBA All-Star Saturday came in facing some internal and external criticism about the overall state of the weekend and its viability for the future. Between Trail Blazers guard Damian ...

All-Star Saturday from the Intuit Dome is in the books. Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat edged out Carter Bryant of the San Antonio Spurs to win the Slam Dunk Contest. But the highlight of the night ...

The Slam Dunk Contest has long been considered the crown jewel of NBA All-Star weekend. The climactic point between the Rising Stars Game on Friday and the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, the dunk ...

The most anticipated event during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend arguably is the AT&T Slam Dunk contest. The showcase is a combination of showmanship and athletic prowess as four competitors put on a ...

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships, including TV and streaming ...

NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, and Vince Carter made some interesting comments about players they’d like to see participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. All three retired superstars work ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Mac McClung #8 of the ...

Standing aside the TD Garden court Wednesday night, Dominique Wilkins seems caught between wistful and angry as he discusses what has become of the NBA’s slam dunk contest. The Atlanta Hawks legend is ...

Feb 1, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) goes up for a dunk in front of Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the second half at Frost Bank Center.

For the first time in four seasons, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will have a new winner, with reigning champion Mac McClung sitting out for this year’s competition. McClung, who revealed in January that ...

Chicago Bulls two-way guard Mac McClung said he prepared for the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest, but decided to skip it. Mac McClung amazed fans with a reverse dunk in the G-League. He skipped this year’s NBA ...