The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk,” Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski details why the dunk contest was significant to Julius Erving.

Spurs rookie wing Carter Bryant spoke with ClutchPoints about his participation in the dunk contest and his rookie season.

On February 21, 2026, in a 125-122 win over the LA Clippers, the 26-year-old dropped 38 points and 11 assists. That ...

Shaquille O’Neal speaks with Sports Illustrated's Greg Cally at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to talk Team USA pride as a former Olympian, the state of the NBA Dunk Contest, and launching a ...

Dwyane Wade retired from professional basketball seven years ago, which is somewhat unbelievable given that his draft classmate, LeBron James, is still dominating the league. Still, when we talk about ...

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The Slam Dunk contest is the crown jewel of NBA All-Star Weekend, the climax between the three-point contest and the All-Star ...

Vince Carter claims the NBA offered him, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant $1 million to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.

First thing Spud Webb did after learning he’d sub for Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest at the 1986 All-Star game was fly to Los Angeles for the “Tonight Show.” For su ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This time, the 3-pointers fell. And fell they did. Roughly two weeks after No. 2 Michigan had to grind out a win over arch-rival Ohio State, the Wolverines leaned on their shooting ...

After missing several dunks earlier in the season, ultra-athletic Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant gave no thought to the NBA considering him for the dunk contest at NBA All-Star weekend. Yet there ...