Before the Dunk Contest began, key moments took place. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns won the Skills Challenge, highlighting the evolving big man, while Golde ...

Friday vs. the New York Knicks marked the first time in 53 games the Nuggets had their opening day starting lineup fully healthy.

The NBA All-Star slam dunk and 3-point contests again offered clear winners and losers. Here are the best and worst from ...

For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance. Derrick Jones Jr and Aaron Gordon needed two tie-breakers to decide a ...

As Aaron Gordon awaits final clearance to return from his hamstring injury, the Nuggets aren’t hiding their excitement.

The 2006 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles was a fun one with a bunch of youngsters in the field ...

Here's a look at Saturday's events for 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and what bettors need to know for the dunk contest, 3-point ...

The Sporting News takes a look at who will be in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest came and went on Saturday, with Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson — who is averaging 7.6 ...

The NBA Dunk Contest used to be a special showcase of the pinnacles of basketball athleticism: Michael Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in 1987 and Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine’s legendary duel in 2016 ...

Big men and the dunk contest usually don't mix well. Victor Wembanyama could be the exception. Brad Penner / Imagn Images The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up ...

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