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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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• 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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• Victor Wembanyama Makes Feelings Clear on Competing in NBA Slam Dunk Contest During All-Star Weekend
Victor Wembanyama comments on joining NBA Slam Dunk Contest after managing an insane dunk against the Kings....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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• Dunk Contest Winner Mac McClung Signs First Standard NBA Deal With Indiana Pacers
Three-Time Dunk Contest Champion Earns Multi-Year Contract Mac McClung, a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner, has finally secured his first standard NBA contract. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Indiana Pacers signed McClung on Monday to a multi-year deal. The move comes as Indiana faces multiple injuries early in the 2025–26 season, creating an […] The post Dunk Contest Winner ...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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• Dunk-contest champion, Thunder rookie Hamidou Diallo, out four weeks after elbow surgery

Thunder rookie guard Hamidou Diallo, the NBA's slam dunk contest winner this season, underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right elbow on Wednesday....2019
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• NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2019: Hamidou Diallo's soaring dunk over Shaquille O'Neal steals the show
Diallo even finished with his elbow in the rim a la Vince Carter...2019
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• Hamidou Diallo wins Slam Dunk Contest with sick Superman dunk over Shaq
Hamidou Diallo broke out the dunk of the contest on Saturday night in Charlotte. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard pulled Shaq out to serve as a prop on his dunk and made the attempt Superman-themed — a tribute to Shaq’s persona/nickname as a player. Diallo, who had a Superman shirt under his jersey, leaped over the 7-foot-1 center for the dunk. But that wasn’t all — he embellished by hanging by his...2019
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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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• Donovan Mitchell To Replace Aaron Gordon in 2018 Slam Dunk Contest

Donovan Mitchell will reportedly replace Aaron Gordon in the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell is expected to replace Orlando’s Aaron Gordon in the dunk contest on NBA All-Star weekend, league sources tell ESPN. Gordon withdrew with a hip injury. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 5, 2018 A strained […] The pos...2018
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Publicly Critical Of Anthony Edwards' Diet

Karl-Anthony Towns publicly criticized the nutrition habits of his teammate Anthony Edwards and how it could impact his performance in back-to-backs. "Maybe I could do a better job of teaching him how to take care of his body - diet and everything," Towns said. "That'll be on me. I know y'all think it's funny up here when he talks about Popeyes and all that s-t. That doesn't make me happy to hear....2022
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• NBA Friday Roundup: Damian Lillard's 51 Points Trip History-Hunting Warriors
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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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"Deadspin wrote a story trumpeting “How Mac McClung Might Just Save (the) NBA Slam Dunk Contest,” talking up how his participation had gotten stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant talking about entering the field, as if the lesson from a relatively unknown G League journeyman beating out an NBA field with some of the most exciting dunks ever three times was that we needed the stars who have been too afraid to lose to him to even compete for it to be a fun event."

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"Griffin won Rookie of the Year and the Slam Dunk Contest and was one of the faces of the Lob City era of the team."

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"2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Mac McClung 'saved' the event according to Shaquille O'Neal and Magic Johnson"

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"KD responded […] The post Nets star Kevin Durant’s brutally honest 6-word reaction to Slam Dunk Contest letdown appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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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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"Source: Smith Jr. to compete in dunk contest"

2018
"Mitchell leads the class in throwback dunk contest"

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"Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons and Celtics wing Jaylen Brown have reportedly been invited to compete in the 2017 Slam Dunk Contest."

2016
"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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"19 Years Later: Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies Meet at the Top of the NBA"

• 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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• Pacers Cut Mac McClung Just 10 Days After Signing
Mac McClung and his NBA journey has hit another roadblock. Less than two weeks after finally landing his first full-time NBA contract, the Indiana Pacers have reportedly waived the three-time Slam Dunk Contest winner, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes only 10 days after McClung signed a multiyear deal with Indiana, a moment […] The post Pacers Cut Mac McClung Just 10 Days Af...2025
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• Dunk Contest Winner Mac McClung Signs First Standard NBA Deal With Indiana Pacers
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• Magic Withdraw Qualifying Offer For Mac McClung

The Orlando Magic withdrew the qualifying offer for guard Mac McClung. This move makes McClung an unrestricted free agent this offseason. McClung spent the last two seasons with Orlando on two-way contracts. He could have returned to the Magic for another two-way deal, but the team agreed to let him be an unrestricted free agent and to look for opportunities elsewhere. Orlando has a deep guard rot...2025
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• Mac McClung stuns with clutch game-winner in G League

Fresh off his third consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest title, McClung has returned to life outside the NBA spotlight, resuming his career in the G League on a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic....2025
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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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• Bucks’ Jackson Commits To Dunk Contest; McClung Undecided
Bucks wing Andre Jackson has joined Matas Buzelis and Stephon Castle as young players who have committed to the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. The 36th overall pick of the 2023 draft, Jackson has started 31 of his 39 appearances in his second season, averaging 3.6 points and […]...2025
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• Sources: Dunk champ McClung gets 2-way deal
The Magic are converting guard Mac McClung to a two-way contract as the back-to-back slam dunk contest champion tries to find a consistent spot on an NBA roster, sources told ESPN....2024
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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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• How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday 2026: Complete Guide to All Events, Schedule & Streaming
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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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• 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 All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
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• Bucks’ Jackson Commits To Dunk Contest; McClung Undecided
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• Mac McClung, Magic Agree To Partially Guaranteed Deal
Mac McClung has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Orlando Magic where he will compete for a roster spot in camp. McClung has won the Slam Dunk Contest in each of the past two years. McClung, who is represented by Greg Lawrence, appeared in 27 G League games with the Osceola Magic last season. McClung averaged 25.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists in 35.4 minutes as he also won G ...2024
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports An uneven start to the season. I didn’t set out to be a baseball writer. I just kind of fell into it. I was sitting in the same spot that you, the reader, occupied back in 2017 and even before. I loved this space from its creation and was a commenter on a regular basis. When its previous writer rode off into the sunset after the 2016 championship, I was just ...2024
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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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• 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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• 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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• Pacers Cut Mac McClung Just 10 Days After Signing
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• Mac McClung, NBA Dunk Contest savior, almost didn’t even participate a third time
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1
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• Ja Morant doesn't need the Slam Dunk Contest if he keeps throwing down in-game jams like this

The Grizzlies star, it seems, would rather save his moments of magic for games...2023
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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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• Zach LaVine’s Slam Dunk Contest Highlights (VIDEO)
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• Zach LaVine Dedicates 2016 Dunk Contest Trophy to Late Coach Flip Saunders
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Hype or No Hype, Spurs' Dominance Can't Be Overlooked
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• NBA Tuesday Trade Roundup: Pistons' Present, Future Brighter with Tobias Harris
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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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• 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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• 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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• How to Watch NBA All-Star Saturday 2026: Complete Guide to All Events, Schedule & Streaming
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• Michael Jordan Could Film New NBC Interviews Before All-Star Game, Playoffs

Michael Jordan could agree to two or three more interviews with NBC Sports as part of his MJ: Insights to Excellence series, sources told Front Office Sports. The interviews would likely occur before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and NBA Playoffs. Jordan's first two installments discussing retirement and load management came from a single TV interview with Mike Tirico. The segments led to speculation...2025
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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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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Why Isn't Anyone Talking About the San Antonio Spurs?
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• NBA Free Agents 2016: Final Top 100 Big Board
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Hype or No Hype, Spurs' Dominance Can't Be Overlooked
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• NBA Friday Roundup: Damian Lillard's 51 Points Trip History-Hunting Warriors
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• NBA Tuesday Trade Roundup: Pistons' Present, Future Brighter with Tobias Harris
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• A Letter to My First Poster Victim: You're Not Alone
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