The most anticipated event during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend arguably is the AT&T Slam Dunk contest. The showcase is a combination of showmanship and athletic prowess as four competitors put on a ...

For the first time in four seasons, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will have a new winner, with reigning champion Mac McClung sitting out for this year’s competition. McClung, who revealed in January that ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Was Jaxson Hayes’ “East Bay Funk Dunk” during Monday’s win over the Chicago Bulls a preview of what’s to come in a couple of weeks? The Lakers big man accepted an invitation to the 2026 ...

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 ...

If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more > The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend events are approaching rapidly. This ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Remember when the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was the marquee event of All-Star Weekend? Those days are long gone, and the latest episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast digs into why ...

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is set for Saturday night at the Intuit Dome, capping off an evening that also features the 3-Point Contest and Shooting Stars. While the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest ...

If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more > Before the main event, fans can look forward to some exciting ...