The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest field is set, and four high-flyers will be dunking for the trophy on Saturday evening in Los Angeles. This year's Dunk Contest field is light on star power. and the headlining event on Saturday night will be extremely light on star power.

The Slam Dunk Contest has always been All-Star Weekend’s Wild Card, the event most likely to flip from forgettable to unforgettable in a single leap. Over the last decade, though, the trophy has belonged less to established stars and more to hungry role players and specialists carving out a lane above the rim.

A 2015 New York Post article stated that some of his pieces sold to “stars like George Clooney.” Others reportedly went to sportscaster Joe Buck and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Even former NBA commissioner David Stern collected early.

Mac McClung has made history for the Chicago Bulls' G League affiliate on Tuesday night with an impressive 54-point game.

Not every NBA dunk comes from a high-flyer. In this video, we count down 9 jaw-dropping dunks from players you’d never expect to rise up. Whether it's a crafty guard surprising the defense or a veteran pulling off a rare slam,

There will be a new All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest champion — three-time winner Mac McClung is taking this year off. One of these four men will take the crown as the NBA announced the participants in the 2026 All-Star Saturday Night Dunk Contest: • Carter Bryant,

The 2006 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles was a fun one with a bunch of youngsters in the field showcasing the incredible athleticism and wild creativity o

NBA Slam Dunk Contest Odds: Can Jaxson Hayes Outplay Star Rookies in 2026 Dunk Contest? NBA All-Star Saturday night always delivers spectacle, but the Slam Dunk Contest remains the purest showcase of creativity and athleticism. This year’s field leans ...

For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance. Derrick Jones Jr and Aaron Gordon needed two tie-breakers to decide a champ in this spectacular duel.

The Lakers star LeBron James watched his ownership aspirations take a major hit involving Las Vegas and the NBA.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Mac McClung #8 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk ...