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• Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Makes Feelings Clear on LeBron James Refusing To Compete in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Shaquille O’Neal shares honest thoughts on LeBron James never joining the Slam Dunk Contest as excitement fades each year....2026
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• It took Mat Ishbia just one day to fix All-Star Weekend

Mat Ishbia wants to pay the winner of the dunk contest $1 million at All-Star Weekend in Phoenix next year and it just might fix the broken contest....2026
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• And-Ones: Ishbia, J. Porter, J. Johnson, 65-Game Rule
Appearing on Wednesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Suns owner Mat Ishbia said he’d be willing to put up $1MM in prize money for the winners of the slam dunk contest and three-point contest on All-Star Saturday, with another $1MM going to charity for each event, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The goal, as […]...2026
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• NBA Notes: Wembanyama eyes dunk contest, Jordan flashes back, Middleton steadies Mavs

Victor Wembanyama might already be planning his next All-Star Weekend moment. After throwing down a two-handed windmill dunk in a recent Spurs win, Wembanyama said he expects to enter the Slam Dunk Contest at some point, per reports. “I’ll be in the dunk contest one day,” he said afterward. If and when that happens, the […] The post NBA Notes: Wembanyama eyes dunk contest, Jordan flashes bac...2026
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• NBA Legend Dwight Howard Makes Feelings Clear on Victor Wembanyama Vowing to Compete in Dunk Contest
NBA legend Dwight Howard shares his reaction as Victor Wembanyama promised to compete in a future NBA Slam Dunk contest....2026
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• NBA World Reacts to Victor Wembanyama Stating That He’ll Compete in ‘The Dunk Contest One Day’
NBA world reacts as Victor Wembanyama says he plans to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest one day....2026
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• Jase Richardson Replaces Jalen Duren In Dunk Contest; NBA Brings Back Shooting Stars Competition

Jalen Duren is set to miss the dunk contest at All-Star weekend due to a knee injury suffered on Thursday. Duren, who also sat out Friday's game against the Knicks due to right knee soreness, will be replaced by Jase Richardson. Jaxson Hayes, Carter Bryant, and Keshad Johnson complete the competition, with Mac McClung skipping the event this year. The NBA also revealed that it is bringing back t...2026
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• Duren out of dunk contest; replaced by Richardson
Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren is pulling out of the Slam Dunk contest due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by Magic rookie Jase Richardson....2026
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The annual discourse around “fixing the Dunk Contest” misses that it’s never needed stars. It used to create them, and maybe in some ways it still can. SAN FRANCISCO — Basketball loves revisionist history. From softening big, heartbreaking losses in hindsight or myth-making a game where someone was sick and rallied to play into an analogous-b...2025
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• NBA All-Star 2024: Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, “Steph vs. Sabrina” preview & predictions

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s give out our predictions for the dunk contest, 3-point contest, and more on All-Star Saturday. The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be a celebration of the biggest stars in today’s game, with so many living legends gracing the court together to put on a show for the fans. Before the All-Star Game tips off on Sunday, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest a...2024
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• Aaron Gordon needed the Nuggets as much as they needed him
Aaron Gordon’s evolution as a player happened right on time for the Nuggets. The rosters at the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game were headlined by four combo forwards lined up at the top of the class recruiting rankings. Each player had a unique blend of skills they put on display during practice scrimmages at Attack Athletics on the West Side of Chicago. Andrew Wiggins was the Canadian mystery m...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Tyler Boyd believes his injury was the reason the Bengals lost the AFC Championship Game
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, May 31 The latest Bengals’ Tyler Boyd - Would’ve beaten Chiefs if I was healthy | ESPN In his first day of offseason workouts, the veteran wide receiver met with reporters for the first time since the AFC championship loss to Kansas City, where he suffered a deep thigh bruise early in the second quarter of the 23-20 loss. ...2023
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• Diallo soars over Shaq, claims slam-dunk crown
OKC's Hamidou Diallo wowed the crowd by dunking over Shaquille O'Neal and hanging on the rim by his elbow, and went on to top Dennis Smith Jr. in the final to win the slam dunk contest....2019
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• Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell to compete in Verizon Slam Dunk contest
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell will compete in the Verizon Slam Dunk contest during NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles after Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon left because of a hip injury....2018
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• Donovan Mitchell to replace Aaron Gordon in Slam Dunk contest
A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Feb 2, 2018 at 9:07pm PST Aaron Gordon, our favorite to win the upcoming 2018 Slam Dunk contest at All-Star weekend, will miss the event due to a hip injury. Young talented Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will reportedly be his replacement. Here’s the Deseret News: As the Utah [...]...2018
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• Sources: Jazz's Mitchell joining dunk contest
Magic forward Aaron Gordon is pulling out of the dunk contest with a hip flexor injury and will be replaced by Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell....2018
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• A Weekend with the Busiest Man in New York City, All-Star MVP Russell Westbrook
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"A former NBA star urges Zion Williamson to enter the Slam Dunk Contest, arguing it could help the Pelicans star reclaim his reputation and spotlight."

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"Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The annual discourse around “fixing the Dunk Contest” misses that it’s never needed stars."

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"The NBA Dunk Contest was a flop once again, with the only shining light being Mac McClung and the NBA world is reacting."

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"Here’s how NBA players around the league are reacting to the […] The post NBA Players React to Mac McClung’s Mind-Blowing Dunk Contest Performance appeared first on Basketball Forever."

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"It was one of the most forgettable Dunk Contests we’ve seen in a while and as it turns out, even Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant had to chime in on the letdown."

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"Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc."

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"and Aaron Gordon each scored a perfect 50 on their first three dunks, but the Jones' windmill jam sealed the Slam Dunk Contest win for the Heat forward."

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"What: 2019 Dunk Contest"

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"Mitchell leads the class in throwback dunk contest"

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"The post Report: Zach LaVine Declined 2017 Dunk Contest Invite appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Last year, Zach LaVine put the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest back on the map."

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"Green, who won the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, has an excellent three-point stroke and a great deal of athleticism, which allows him to make plays above the rim."

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"The post Gerald Green and Archie Goodwin Held a Dunk Contest After Practice (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline."

• 2026 NBA Dunk Contest: Contract and Salary Info for Carter Bryant, Keshad Johnson, Jaxson Hayes, Jase Richardson
Breaking down contracts and 2025-26 salaries for the four players in the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest field in LA....2026
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• How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday 2026: Complete Guide to All Events, Schedule & Streaming

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, fans are in for an unforgettable night of hoops entertainment. Whether you're a die-hard NBA fanatic or just catching the highlights, All-Star Saturday delivers jaw-dropping dunks, clutch three-pointers, and incredible shooting displays. The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest will have you jumping out of your seat. The State Farm 3-Point Contest brings the heat from downtown. A...2026
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• How to Watch the NBA All-Star Game

Get ready for basketball's most electrifying mid-season showcase! The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is bringing the heat to Inglewood on Sunday, February 15, and you won't want to miss it. Picture this: the best talent in the world colliding at Intuit Dome in a brand-new format that's guaranteed to shake things up. Watch on Peacock Sign up now This year celebrates the 75th anniversary with an innovati...2026
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• NBA Slam Dunk Contest: How to watch, streaming details and participants for All-Star Saturday night event

While the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will introduce some tweaks to its format, much of the festivities will stick to tradition. One thing that remains unchanged is NBA All-Star Saturday Night, a marquee event that never fails to captivate basketball fans worldwide. A key ingredient in the Saturday night spectacle is the Slam Dunk Contest, which consistently serves as a show-stopping finale. Over th...2026
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• And-Ones: Lottery, Combine, Dunk Contest, Hayes, More
The NBA has officially set the dates for this year’s most significant pre-draft events, including the combine and lottery. According to the league (Twitter link), the G League combine will take place from May 8-10, with the full-fledged combine to follow from May 10-17. Typically, the NBA invites approximately 75 top prospects to the combine, […]...2026
• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Celtics superstar is investing in a community that helped make him who he is today. OAKLAND, Calif. — It took less than a year for Jaylen Brown to fall in love with the city of Oakland. In 2015, the 18-year-old basketball player, a freshman at UC Berkley, frequently ventured south from his prestigious university, eager to explore the nearby c...2025
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• 3 winners, 2 losers from NBA All-Star weekend

Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Steph Curry and Mac McClung came away as the weekend’s biggest winner. Fans of basketball largely left disappointed. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and with it, so has another weekend of the NBA really hoping players take things seriously before rolling out a subpar product that largely angers its fanbase. This tim...2025
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• Giants news, 2/17: Mock draft, 2025 turnaround, more headlines

New York Giants headlines for Monday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View 4-round New York Giants mock draft, 1.0: A quarterback, and a lot of defense Is a 2025 turnaround by the New York Giants possible? 33rd Team predicts top 2025 free agent contracts: Which players fit the Giants? Big Blue View mailbag: Evan Neal, void years, bridge QBs, more Can Joe Schoen work (cap) magic t...2025
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Here are our predictions for the 2025 NBA dunk contest, three-point contest, and skill challenge. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat. Before the main event gets underway on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Conte...2025
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• NBC Proposing 1-On-1 Or 2-On-2 Tournament Over NBA All-Star Weekend

NBC Sports is exploring enhancements to All-Star Saturday following the highest All-Star Game viewership in 15 years, with potential additions including a 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 tournament. Executive producer Sam Flood told Front Office Sports the network is already pitching improvements to the Saturday festivities. "On the NBC side, we're thinking if there's another element that could be added that wou...2026
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• 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night live updates: 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars, Dunk Contest results, highlights
All-Star Saturday night has been the most entertaining part of All-Star Weekend recently, this year sets up to do the same....2026
• How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday 2026: Complete Guide to All Events, Schedule & Streaming
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• NBA Slam Dunk Contest: How to watch, streaming details and participants for All-Star Saturday night event
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• Jase Richardson Replaces Jalen Duren In Dunk Contest; NBA Brings Back Shooting Stars Competition
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• Jaxson Hayes, Carter Bryant To Enter Dunk Contest
The Los Angeles Lakers' Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs' Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to enter the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. Hayes is averaging 6.4 points and 4.0 rebounds on the season. Bryant is averaging 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in his rookie year. Three-time winner Mac McClung will not participate in the competition this year. All-Star Weekend will take place from...2026
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• 3 winners, 2 losers from NBA All-Star weekend
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• Mac McClung, NBA Dunk Contest savior, almost didn’t even participate a third time

Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Mac McClung’s dunk contest threepeat was a triumph of love over fear. In winning the NBA Dunk Contest a third time, Mac McClung may have done something even bigger: save the entire event... at least according to some headlines from around the internet the next morning. Deadspin wrote a story trumpeting “How Mac McClung Might Just Save (the) ...2025
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• NBA Notes: Wembanyama eyes dunk contest, Jordan flashes back, Middleton steadies Mavs
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• What’s the Prize Money for the NBA Dunk Contest Champion? A Look at the Bonus and Incentives for the Winner
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest isn't just highlight reels and viral moments -- there’s real money on the line, too. Find out how much....2026
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• Jase Richardson found personal coach, mentor for AT&T Dunk Contest: His father Jason Richardson
Jason Richardson was a two-time winner of the Dunk Contest, so when he spoke, Jase listened....2026
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• How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday 2026: Complete Guide to All Events, Schedule & Streaming
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• How to Watch the NBA All-Star Game
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• NBA Slam Dunk Contest: How to watch, streaming details and participants for All-Star Saturday night event
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• Magic's Jase Richardson is dunking in his father's footsteps

Twenty-four years ago, Jason Richardson won his first Slam Dunk Contest. At All-Star Saturday, his son will be dunking in his father's footsteps....2026
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Mac McClung, NBA Dunk Contest savior, almost didn’t even participate a third time
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• Gerald Green to Heat: Latest Contract Details, Comments, and Reaction
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• Zach LaVine Says He Would Beat LeBron James in a Dunk Contest (VIDEO)
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• Zach LaVine Says He Would Beat LeBron James in a Dunk Contest
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• Jason Richardson Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Report: Andrew Wiggins to Participate in 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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• Even Splash Brothers Can't Overshadow Greatest NBA Dunk Contest Showdown Ever
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• WATCH: All Of Aaron Gordon’s Dunks From The Dunk Contest
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• 6-1 Jordan Kilganon Debuts Incredible ‘Lost And Found’ Dunk (VIDEO)
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• NBC Proposing 1-On-1 Or 2-On-2 Tournament Over NBA All-Star Weekend
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• 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest odds, field, picks, predictions, time: Best bets from expert on 40-17 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest with Mac McClung not in the field...2026
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• 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest picks, odds, field, time: Expert predictions for NBA All-Star Saturday Night

NBA expert Larry Hartstein has locked in his picks for the NBA Slam Dunk contest 2026 as part of All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles...2026
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• How to watch NBA All-Star Saturday: 3-Point Contest time, full schedule

The dunk contest, 3-point contest and shooting stars competition go down in LA tonight....2026
• How to watch NBA All-Star Saturday: 3-Point Contest time, full schedule

The dunk contest, 3-point contest and shooting stars competition go down in LA tonight....2026
• NBA Slam Dunk contest odds, predictions: Full list of 2026 participants that can win

This year, we have all first-time participants with three-time winner Mac McLung declining to defend his title....2026
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• What Time Does All-Star Saturday Start? How to Watch as NBA Changes Schedule for Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout
Here's everything fans need to know about the Saturday slate of the NBA All-Star event, including the contestants, schedule, and broadcast details....2026
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• 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest odds, field, picks, predictions, time: Best bets from expert on 40-17 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest as a new champ will be crowned...2026
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• 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest picks, odds, field, time: Expert predictions for NBA All-Star Saturday Night

NBA expert Larry Hartstein has locked in his picks for the NBA Slam Dunk contest 2026 as part of All-Star Saturday Night in Los Angeles...2026
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• 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest picks, odds, field, time: Expert predictions for NBA All-Star Saturday Night

NBA expert Larry Hartstein has locked in his picks for the NBA Slam Dunk contest 2026 as part of All-Star Saturday in Los Angeles...2026
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• Victor Wembanyama creates buzz for future Dunk Contest with latest big game

Continuing their most recent win streak on Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs have now won eight in a row. The Spurs' latest triumph came by putting up a season-high point total on the Sacramento Kings in a 139-122 win....2026
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
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• Why Stephen A. Smith Believes LeBron James ‘Ruined’ Dunk Contest

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest doesn’t have nearly the same fanfare it used to and Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron James is to blame. The Dunk Contest over the weekend turned out to be exciting, but there wasn’t much buzz going into the event at Vivint Arena. None of the competitors were household names and […] The post Why Stephen A. Smith Believes LeBron James ‘Ruined’ ...2023
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• Dwight Howard casually admits to sex in Superman cape on Jake Paul’s podcast

Ready for the weirdest story of the day? Embrace yourselves. Current NBA free agent big man Dwight Howard revealed on Jake Paul’s podcast that he’s had sex in his iconic Superman cape from the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest multiple times, per TMZ Sports. Yes, you heard that correctly. Paul’s girlfriend Julia Rose asked Howard if […] The post Dwight Howard casually admits to sex in...2022
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• 2022 NBA All-Star Game: Ja Morant puts Dunk Contest to shame with two absurd alley-oop slams in first half
Morant put on a show in his first All-Star Game...2022
• Aaron Gordon's drone act sets tone for All-Star dunk contest buzzkill
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• A Letter to My First Poster Victim: You're Not Alone
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• Building the NBA's 1st, 2nd and 3rd All-Endorsement Teams
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• Packers' Davante Adams Throws Down Sick 360, Between-the-Legs Dunk
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