Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Mac McClung #8 of the ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George ...

The journeyman guard from Gate City, Va., who signed a deal with the Chicago Bulls earlier this month after being cut by the Indianapolis Pacers in November, released a stunning compilation of slams ...

Barner's expertise has been on full display lately as he enters the All-Star break on an 40-17 run on NBA betting picks ...

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest is a far cry from the days of Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and Steve Francis battling it out. This year’s field is full of lesser-known, lightly used ...

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.

The 5-foot-9 point guard became the first three-time Slam Dunk champion in NBA history. Robinson’s 2009 victory featured a memorable dunk over 6-foot-11 Dwight Howard. He won two more Slam titles ...

Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers was among four newcomers named Saturday to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at next week's NBA All-Star festivities in Los Angeles. San Antonio rookie forward ...