VJ Edgecombe's dismissal shows the NBA's biggest problem with the Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on The Sporting News.

DeAndre Jordan expressed his disapproval with a thumbs-down gesture and boos directed at Zion Williamson’s fastbreak dunk.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has serious hops, but he’s hesitant to show off his high-flying ability in an exhibition contest. The teenage prodigy has ruled out his participation in the ...

NBA legends Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, and Vince Carter made some interesting comments about players they’d like to see participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. All three retired superstars work ...

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

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a 119-104 win over the Hornets. Towns rejected participating in the dunk contest: “Hell no. That [expletive] passed.” He prefers 3-point contests, having won it in ...

UPDATE (11/6/2025): Less than two weeks after signing Mac McClung, the Pacers have waived the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, according to ESPN. McClung’s contract was not guaranteed. (WXIN ...

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype ...

The Memphis Grizzlies have one of the highest flyers in the NBA in Ja Morant, as the star point guard seems to always put on a show with highlight-worthy dunks and circus layups that show off his ...

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson has been out of the league for 10 years, but he still has one of the most inspiring stories in basketball history. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is one of the few players of ...