1986 — Atlanta’s Spud Webb, at 5-foot-7, wins NBA Slam Dunk competition. Webb receives a perfect 50 from the judges in the last two rounds to shock defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins and the ...

In lacing up a lively history of the slam dunk, Mike Sileski digs into the social and racial implications of sports’ most ...

The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers made some changes before Thursday's ...

In Oakland, Vince Carter, who was a rising star in his own right, delivered the ultimate homage to Rider by replicating “East ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets for rookie Dalton Knecht and Cam ...

History is on the line at this year’s AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as two-time defending champion Mac McClung returns in pursuit of the first three-peat since the event’s inception in 1984 ...

Vince Carter speaks with the AT&T Slam Dunk participants ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend.

Newton Rams legend Stephon Castle has seen his basketball career take him approximately 1,000 miles away from Covington to ...

Matas Buzelis registered a new career high in scoring and reached rare company on Tuesday to help lead the Bulls to a win ...

In a 2023 episode of “First Take,” ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith caused controversy by claiming that LeBron James is to blame for the decline of the dunk contest. Smith explained that, over the past ...

The Lakers welcome Luka and win the Battle of L.A, All-Star event participants were announced, plus a pair of team debuts ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be a can't-miss event during All-Star weekend. Some of the game's biggest stars would ...