Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is among the players that fans have wanted to see in the contest for years. Although the 41-year-old has yet to compete, it didn’t stop ESPN’s Dave McMenamin from asking James if he would be interested in joining this year’s competition.

Speaking of, the 3X reigning Slam Dunk contest champion announced this weekend that he has decided on whether or not to compete in the 2026 contest. Mac McClung has been wowing judges, fans, and fellow players for three straight years. But unfortunately, we will not get to see him this time.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The slam dunk, a defining move in basketball, is explored in depth in Mike Sielski’s new book, “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk.” Sielski’s book delves into how the slam dunk ...

For decades, basketball has been as much of a fixture on Fort Lauderdale’s beach as suntan lotion and lifeguard stations. People play basketball on the Fort Lauderdale Beach court on Thursday, May 1, 2025. A plan to convert the courts into pickleball ...