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 ...

Out of all the major sporting events that occur throughout the year, the NBA Finals is one of the most cherished by fans, with basketball's elite showcasing their top talents on the global stage. But ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...

The NBA Cup is over and with that the league is back to packed slates of games. Thursday night was the first large schedule following the Knicks’ win over the Spurs in Las Vegas on Tuesday to win the ...

Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren earned an Eastern Conference reserve spot for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, capping a breakout ...

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

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

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Considering the Bucks are bad, it feels like Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn’t know how to ask out and Milwaukee ended up eating $22.5 million of dead cap for five years to clear space for Turner to sign, ...