The Sporting News takes a look at who will be in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is a staple of the league’s All-Star weekend. Each year the contest is held the night before the All-Star Game, giving the opportunity for basketball’s highest flyers to show ...

Initially Pistons star Jalen Duren was confirmed as a participant, which was a big get for the NBA as Duren earned his first All-Star selection as a reserve this year. However, he bowed out due to a ...

NBA All-Star weekend has taken some hits in its popularity and enjoyment over the years. Gone are the days when the Saturday ...

The Miami Heat star Keshad Johnson won the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest with a score of 47.8 and a total of 97.4 in the final round ...

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest with Mac McClung not in the field ...

The Slam Dunk contest is the crown jewel of NBA All-Star Weekend, the climax between the three-point contest and the All-Star Game. Here's how to watch.

Jaxson Hayes and Carter Bryant headline the players set for the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend.

The NBA announced the All-Star dunk contest participants for next weekend, and Detroit Pistons big Jalen Duren is not among ...

Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see ...

Miami's Keshad Johnson won the Slam Dunk Contest and Damian Lillard won his third 3-Point Contest while still rehabbing his torn Achilles.

Here's everyone participating in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest.