Julius Erving skips LeBron James as he names his perfect starting lineup for a dunk contest but urges the Lakers veteran to ...

Mac McClung will skip the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest, ending his record streak bid. McClung cited multiple factors for his decision; Nate Robinson supports his choice. McClung plans to release his prepared ...

From the things that Carter did to how the crowd reacted to it, every moment was seared deep into his memory. At the same ...

The Memphis Grizzlies have one of the highest flyers in the NBA in Ja Morant, as the star point guard seems to always put on a show with highlight-worthy dunks and circus layups that show off his ...

OKLAHOMA CITY— Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt injured his right pinkie when he attempted to block a dunk by ...

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 ...

While the All-Star Game serves as the grand finale of NBA All-Star Weekend on NBC and Peacock, for many NBA fans, it's not the prime event. That honor goes to the annual Dunk Contest, where a select ...

Jamal Cain's posterization of Jalen Duren earned a spot in this list of best NBA playoff dunks. Here are the rest (in no ...

Nate Robinson won three NBA Dunk Contest titles despite being 5-foot-9. He participated to prove he belonged, saying, "I want you guys to see me." Robinson played 11 seasons for eight NBA teams, ...

During this year's NBA dunk competition, Keshawn Johnson emerged as the slam dunk champion, a surprising outcome given that many viewers had not heard of him prior. His victory was surprising enough ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Mac McClung #8 of the ...

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 ...