What was supposed to be a revival effort for the NBA’s most storied All-Star event quickly turned into a night of concern at the Intuit Dome. The 2026 Slam Dunk Contest featured newcomers, including Carter Bryant,

Highlights of Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes competing in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest as part of All-Star Weekend.

Former player Kendrick Perkins says that players like Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, and Victor Wembanyama should be in Slam Dunk contest.

Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel shot first and reached the final with 27, 2018 Three-Point winner Booker, the penultimate shooter, fired 30 and Lillard fired 27 -- hitting five in a row on the left wing -- to advance over Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, who had 24.

In the early round, Lakers center Jaxson Hayes gave an effort that drew online criticism from his own fans. Orlando’s Jase Richardson took a horrifying fall onto his back and head when his arm hit the backboard on a 360-degree spin attempt. Richardson was OK, but the frightening moment underscored the dangers of this event.

Is the Dunk Contest on its way out? While it's always been a staple of NBA All-Star Weekend, perhaps it's time for a new event.

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 he was not participating in the event,

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is a staple of the league’s All-Star weekend. Each year the contest is held the night before the All-Star Game, giving the opportunity for basketball’s highest flyers to show off their creativity and dunking skill. Once upon a time it was the highlight of the weekend and a can’t-miss event on any sports fan’s calendar.