The bass thumped, the lights dimmed and Hollywood did what Hollywood does best: It oversold the moment. At the brand-new Intuit Dome on Saturday night, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest opened like a ...

There will be a new slam dunk champion as three-time winner Mac McClung won't be taking part in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest. Carter Bryant (Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Lakers), Keshad Johnson ...

The annual exhibition of high-flyers will be on display at the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest on Saturday night. The four-man field features two rookies in Jase Richardson and Carter Bryant, as well as ...

Keshad Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks. NBAE via Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if ...

There's no need to mince words. The Slam Dunk Contest, once the clear fixture of NBA All-Star Weekend, has definitely lost its luster. The NBA's biggest names generally don't participate, and, while ...

The annual NBA Slam Dunk Contest brings together some of the most athletic players in the league for a slam dunk extravaganza. Who won last year's edition of the Slam Dunk Contest? Look no further ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. NBA All-Star Weekend has arrived, taking place this ...

It's almost always one of the most entertaining nights of the year. And while this year, it's not at night, it still should be plenty entertaining. NBA All-Star Saturday Night is set for this week, ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of basketball superstars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul—revealing that they are not the first extraordinary people in their family trees. Telling stories that ...

Brent Barry, Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson and Dominique Wilkins are among the judges for 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk. From NBA.com News Services A quartet of former Slam Dunk contest winners are among the ...

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is shaping up to be ...

Atlanta Dream center Brittney Griner and WNBA legend Sue Bird are among the latest list of athletes calling out ICE. "Across Minneapolis and communities nationwide, excessive and illegal federal ...