Ja Morant might have been inspired by Mac McClung, potentially recruiting two all-time dunking greats to join him in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suffered an injury during the team’s Christmas Day matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Early in the third quarter, Gordon felt tightness in his right calf.

Gordon (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers. Gordon has been nursing a right calf injury and won't play Wednesday against Portland. The Nuggets likely decided it ...