The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before the ABA-NBA merger

Mac McClung explains his dunk contest plans for 2026 after winning three straight titles.

Dominique Wilkins explains why he is "disappointed" in the Slam Dunk Contest and the stars who prioritize "brand" over fans in an exclusive interview.

What many are saying was the best dunk contest in All-Star weekend history has delivered record numbers across the NBA's social media platforms and propelled TNT to a win in the time slot on Saturday night. The matchup between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon ...

Since we've got this break in NBA action as players recover from All-Star weekend, we can talk about the more important things in life, like did Zach LaVine put on the best dunk performance of all-time? LaVine became the second-youngest player to win the ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years (it was ...

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Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren earned an Eastern Conference reserve spot for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, capping a breakout season. Duren, averaging a double-double with impressive efficiency, also accepted an invitation to the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

The annual Governors Challenge officially wrapped up on Tuesday. Here were some of the top moments from this year's tournament.