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 ...

Last year’s Slam Dunk Contest saw Mac McClung pick up the win — his third in as many years, and the contest’s first three-peat. With the G League player out of the running this year, the title of the ...

McClung won his second G League MVP Award in three years. What's next for the 27-year-old as expectations increase?

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is set for Saturday night at the Intuit Dome, capping off an evening that also features the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars. While the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest ...

For many decades, the NBA’s slam dunk contest has been the main event during Saturday night’s All-Star festivities. In its earlier iteration, stars usually participated, showing off their insane ...

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 ...

It's no secret that the NBA Slam Dunk Contest doesn't exactly draw superstar talent anymore; these days, the participants are mostly role players, and often players many people have never heard of.

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson holds the winner's trophy after winning the slam dunk contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend festivities Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP ...

Mac McClung has opted not to take part in this year's Slam Dunk content during the NBA All-Star weekend, leaving fans worried after his performances in recent years. McClung has spent the majority of ...

Jazz G Donovan Mitchell and Cavaliers G Larry Nance Jr. compete in the Finals of the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest from Los Angeles. Hawks G. Spud Webb and Hawks F. Dominique Wilkins compete in the Finals of ...

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, ...