NBA All-Star Weekend has certainly lost much of its luster over the years and that became more apparent during Saturday night’s 2026 NBA Dunk Contest where Jase Richardson and other players competed.

What was supposed to be a revival effort for the NBA’s most storied All-Star event quickly turned into a night of concern at the Intuit Dome. The 2026 Slam Dunk Contest featured newcomers, including ...

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest came and went early Saturday evening before many had a chance to notice. That’s partly due to the odd early start brought on by NBC’s Winter Olympics broadcasts. But, it ...

Los Angeles Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes was a surprise addition to the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest recently. He showed a glimpse of his dunking ability when, during a recent 129-118 win over the ...

Keshad Johnson celebrates after winning the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest. Jesse D. Garrabrant / Getty Images INGLEWOOD, Calif. — You never know exactly what you’re going to see at All-Star Saturday ...

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson (16) and Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) and San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) and Los Angeles Lakers center ...