CLEVELAND, Ohio — Remember when the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was the marquee event of All-Star Weekend? Those days are long gone, and the latest episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast digs into why ...

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 ...

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Paul George felt every bit of pressure heading into the 2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. It wasn't just the scrutiny of the judges or the high expectations of the fans that had him sweating ahead of the ...

While the All-Star Game serves as the grand finale of NBA All-Star Weekend on NBC and Peacock, for many NBA fans, it's not the prime event. That honor goes to the annual Dunk Contest, where a select ...

Saturday night of All-Star Weekend continues to be the pinnacle of the NBA’s midseason festivities, with the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest promising to be another enjoyable competition. By introducing four ...

The four-player dunk field is set. The NBA announced the players who will take part in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest, where the quest for a rare four-peat has concluded. G League star Mac McClung, who ...

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 ...

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is shaping up to be ...