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 ...
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 ...
Keshad Johnson's consistency in the 2nd round outpoints Carter Bryant's high-water 50 in the AT&T Slam Dunk at All-Star Saturday. Official release Heat forward Keshad Johnson listens to the crowd ...
Mac McClung was not invited to participate in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest despite the fact that he had won three straight dating back to '23. McClung announced that he would be sitting the contest ...
Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson has won the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, edging out San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant in the final. Johnson, the second-year player from the University of ...
NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and fans can tune in to all their favorite events on NBC and Peacock. The festivities tip off on Friday with the Rising Stars Challenge at 9:00 PM ET and HBCU Classic at ...
Saturday night of All-Star Weekend continues to be the pinnacle of the NBA’s midseason festivities, with the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest promising to be another enjoyable competition. By introducing four ...
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 ...
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 ...
Every couple of years, we have to declare the Slam Dunk contest dead.It just takes a year or two where major stars don't ...
McClung won his second G League MVP Award in three years. What's next for the 27-year-old as expectations increase?