Dominique Wilkins explains why he is "disappointed" in the Slam Dunk Contest and the stars who prioritize "brand" over fans in an exclusive interview.

After their game against the Grizzlies, Magic guard Anthony Black was shown his incredible highlight dunk.

The early opinion from the NBA world is that Black just had the dunk of the year. Throughout the course of NBA history, we've seen players dunk on multiple defenders at once, like Kobe Bryant's iconic dunk against the Brooklyn Nets and countless slams from LeBron James, but four defenders at the same time might be a first.

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The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend is near, and people are curious if Cooper Flagg will participate in some of the events. The Dallas Mavericks rookie will likely play in the Rising Stars Challenge.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins became known for his thunderous dunks during his playing days, earning the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.” Now his son, Jake Wilkins, is starting to do the same. A freshman for Georgia, Jake has thrown ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years (it was ...

The NBA said that Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black's dunk over four defenders is the most viewed highlight of the season, with 85 million views and counting.

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Michael Jordan ...

Shaedon Sharpe, Zion Williamson and Onyeka Okongwu lead in Dunk Score as we review the jams with the best scores so far. Andrew Merrigan, for NBA.com Shaedon Sharpe throws it down for the Blazers against the Rockets in Friday's Emirates NBA Cup 2025 action.

It's time once again to bring the NBA to Walt Disney World. ESPN, Disney and the NBA will team up to deliver the second annual "Dunk the Halls" -- the real-time, animated NBA game -- on Christmas Day. The New York Knicks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers ...