Thompson, one of five players to compete in the first Slam Dunk Contest at the 1976 ABA All-Star Game, will never forget how ...

In ‘24, he said he’d participate in the dunk contest if he was selected as an All-Star. That didn’t work out as Williamson has made his two All-Star appearances thus far in ‘21 and ‘23, but let’s hope ...

Jalen Duren is making the most of his All-Star nod and participating in one All-Star weekend's most exciting traditions.

Jalen Duren is representing the Detroit Pistons in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest. He joins Los Angeles Lakers big Jaxon Hayes ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before ...

Just days before Kobe Bryant’s passing, Dwight Howard revealed that he planned to ask the Lakers legend for help with his ...

Dominique Wilkins explains why he is "disappointed" in the Slam Dunk Contest and the stars who prioritize "brand" over fans in an exclusive interview.

Speaking of, the 3X reigning Slam Dunk contest champion announced this weekend that he has decided on whether or not to compete in the 2026 contest. Mac McClung has been wowing judges, fans, and ...

To say Charlie Ryan was a “character” would be a vast understatement. That would be like saying Larry Bird was a pretty good basketball player. Ryan, the former Lowell High and Massachusetts State ...

Who will be competing in the 2026 NBA slam dunk contest? Let’s break it down. As of February 3, three players are confirmed as participants in this year’s slam dunk contest in Los Angeles.

Detroit Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren accepted an invitation Tuesday to participate in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, ...

The Los Angeles Lakers' Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs' Carter Bryant have agreed to participate in the contest, ESPN's ...