There's no need to mince words. The Slam Dunk Contest, once the clear fixture of NBA All-Star Weekend, has definitely lost its luster. The NBA's biggest names generally don't participate, and, while ...

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest is a far cry from the days of Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Steve Francis battling it out. This year’s field is full of lesser-known, lightly used ...

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest lacks star power. In fact, the All-Star sideshow lacks recognizable names altogether as fans expressed their displeasure with the four participants on social media. The ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — It's All-Star Saturday night, which has become the most highly anticipated part of All-Star Weekend (as the All-Star Game itself has slid toward unwatchability — maybe USA vs World ...

NBA All-Star Saturday is complete. Following the Rising Stars Challenge and Celebrity Game headlining the events on Friday, next up was the 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars Challenge and Slam Dunk ...

NBA All-Star Saturday will conclude with its third and perhaps most anticipated event, the Slam Dunk Contest, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The night’s schedule starts at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT) ...

Big men and the dunk contest usually don't mix well. Victor Wembanyama could be the exception. Brad Penner / Imagn Images The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up ...