The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

Out of all the major sporting events that occur throughout the year, the NBA Finals is one of the most cherished by fans, with basketball's elite showcasing their top talents on the global stage. But ...

Dominique Wilkins explains why he is "disappointed" in the Slam Dunk Contest and the stars who prioritize "brand" over fans in an exclusive interview.

Throughout his storied career, NBA legend Dwyane Wade had some pretty iconic highlight reel moments like the time he celebrated on top of the scorer's table after hitting a buzzer-beater against the ...

The NBA Cup is over and with that the league is back to packed slates of games. Thursday night was the first large schedule following the Knicks’ win over the Spurs in Las Vegas on Tuesday to win the ...

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins became known for his thunderous dunks during his playing days, earning the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.” Now his son, Jake Wilkins, is starting to do ...

Mac McClung explains his dunk contest plans for 2026 after winning three straight titles.