Los Angeles Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes was a surprise addition to the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest recently. He showed a glimpse of his dunking ability when, during a recent 129-118 win over the ...

The most anticipated event during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend arguably is the AT&T Slam Dunk contest. The showcase is a combination of showmanship and athletic prowess as four competitors put on a ...

The Slam Dunk contest used to be one of the top events on the NBA calendar, though the event has lost much of its luster over the past couple decades as many stars have opted out of participating.

For the 1st time, NBA ID members will help crown the AT&T Slam Dunk champion. Eli Doroshow, for NBA.com With more than 40 years of jaw-dropping jams and legacy-defining performances, the NBA Slam Dunk ...

NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and fans can tune in to all their favorite events on NBC and Peacock. The festivities tip off on Friday with the Rising Stars Challenge at 9:00 PM ET and HBCU Classic at ...

Jaxson Hayes, Los Angeles Lakers center, is competing in the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. 14 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The seven-foot center is averaging 6.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG and 0.8 ...

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