NBA, Lakers and Slam Dunk Contest
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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.
Three-time Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung has officially signed his first multi-year contract in the NBA as he was signed by the Pacers on Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. Indiana is dealing with quite a few injuries to start out the season ...
Even amid an uneven season, the Heat will have participants on each day of All-Star Weekend. Saturday, Keshad Johnson was named to the four-player field for the dunk contest.
Quinn Clark showed flash in 2025, and the 6-foot-5 pass catcher will now enter his sophomore season with the potential to play a key role for the Big Red next fall.
Detroit Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren accepted an invitation Tuesday to participate in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.