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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.
A year-by-year look at the NBA slam dunk contest winners since the event’s inception in 1984:
The Slam Dunk contest is the crown jewel of NBA All-Star Weekend, the climax between the three-point contest and the All-Star Game. Here's how to watch.
Everything to know about Keshad Johnson, the newest slam dunk champion.
The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest wasn’t just bad — it was pathetic. The decline of the dunk contest has been well documented, but Saturday night was the competition’s rock bottom. Serving as proof the NBA needs to cancel the event and replace it with something else,
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest took a step back without Mac McClung. But McClung had to take his own step back to earn what Keshad Johnson already has with the Heat – a consistent NBA role.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has never participated in the Slam Dunk contest despite an incredible history of in-game slams.
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Paul Pierce offers a solution for how to save the Dunk Contest: "We only need three guys"
Pierce says the NBA needs only three youngsters to revive the Slam Dunk Contest.
The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will air on NBC. If you’re looking to livestream the Dunk Contest online, we recommend checking out Sling. The live TV streaming service is one of the best options for cord-cutters looking to watch basketball, offering a robust channel lineup and affordable pricing.
Stephen A. Smith placed blame on LeBron James for ruining the NBA Slam Dunk Contest after fans heavily criticized this year's lackluster All-Star Weekend event.
The first event on Saturday is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, and the Slam Dunk Contest is the final event of the evening. Carter Bryant (Spurs) is the +180 favorite in the Slam Dunk Contest odds, followed by Jaxson Hayes (Lakers) at +250, Keshad Johnson (Heat) at +320 and Richardson (Magic) at +350.
Dwyane Wade reveals he was never invited to the Dunk Contest despite holding the NBA record for most dunks by a guard.