NBA Slam Dunk Contest Odds: Can Jaxson Hayes Outplay Star Rookies in 2026 Dunk Contest? NBA All-Star Saturday night always delivers spectacle, but the Slam Dunk Contest remains the purest showcase of ...

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 ...

Slam Dunk Contest legend Mac McClung made history on Tuesday night in the G League. McClung became the G League's all-time ...

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 ...

Fans of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest may have noticed a key omission during Saturday's 2026 edition. Mac McClung, who won three straight dunk contests from 2022 to 2025, was not in the four-player field ...

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) celebrates with the trophy after winning the slam dunk competition during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome ...

Mac McClung skipped the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest after potential participants hesitated to join. McClung shared the videos of his four planned dunks after the contest. McClung has not ruled out returning ...

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 ...

Mac McClung put up 59 points on Tuesday night while playing for the Windy City Bulls, the G League affiliate of the Chicago ...

McClung soars over Shaq to clinch AT&T Slam Dunk title. Mac McClung grabs the ball out of Shaquille O'Neal's hands and leaps over him to draw five perfect scores on his final atte ...

Former three-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson believes the league’s most explosive stars have played a major role in diminishing the prestige of what was once the crown jewel of All-Star ...