WASHINGTON — Was Jaxson Hayes’ “East Bay Funk Dunk” during Monday’s win over the Chicago Bulls a preview of what’s to come in a couple of weeks? The Lakers big man accepted an invitation to the 2026 ...

Jaxson Hayes had a chance at NBA dunk contest glory Saturday, but instead entered the competition’s unofficial Hall of Infamy. The Los Angeles Lakers center was the best-known contestant in a field of ...

Cam Hazzard took home the prize money of $500,000 with a 9. 91-rated dunk score last month, and now the league that brought him to fame has won its reward as well. Six players who finished last season ...

Even the most casual NBA fans know that big men who play with Luka Doncic will be enjoying some of their best basketball whenever they share the floor with him. Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes ...

NBA fans slammed Jaxson Hayes’ first dunk in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest on Saturday. Los Angeles Lakers young star Jaxson Hayes has had an up-and-down season, but he captured attention ...

The Atlanta Hawks have one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. Roundtable Sports Hawks news: Jalen Johnson knows what he must do to bounce back The Atlanta Hawks are coming into this season with ...

In the past 30 years, only four players from the Los Angeles Lakers roster have participated in the All-Star Dunk Contest. Jaxson Hayes was the first player in the last six years, since Dwight Howard ...

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 ...