NBA fans have been left underwhelmed by this year’s Slam Dunk Contest, with some taking aim at a ‘trash’ All-Star Weekend.

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

I think every team honestly wanted to win,” said Phoenix’s Devin Booker, a member of the victorious Stars team. "I’ve been ...

NBA Slam Dunk Contest Odds: Can Jaxson Hayes Outplay Star Rookies in 2026 Dunk Contest? NBA All-Star Saturday night always delivers spectacle, but the Slam Dunk Contest remains the purest showcase of ...

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Los Angeles Lakers centre Jaxson Hayes has been slammed for what social media is calling the worst dunk in NBA Dunk Contest ...

The NBA Dunk Contest used to be a special showcase of the pinnacles of basketball athleticism: Michael Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in 1987 and Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine’s legendary duel in 2016 ...

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest came and went early Saturday evening before many had a chance to notice. That’s partly due to the odd early start brought on by NBC’s Winter Olympics broadcasts. But, it ...

NBA All-Star Saturday Night continues with the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. Here's how to watch the event and who's participating.