Fans of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest may have noticed a key omission during Saturday's 2026 edition. Mac McClung, who won three straight dunk contests from 2022 to 2025, was not in the four-player field ...

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The Phoenix Suns and their fans didn't have much to celebrate in the recently completed NBA regular season. But one bright spot was rookie Ryan Dunn, who showed flashes of greatness in his first ...

Over the course of 82 games for each NBA team, there's bound to be a handful of jaw-dropping moments. The play that always brings fans to their feet is a dunk, especially when there's a defender ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is so, so far away from its glory days. This year won't even include the three-time champion Mac McClung, who while mostly a G League player at least brought some serious ...

Because of the internet and being prisoners of the moment, last night's Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic playoff game had fans losing their minds, pretending they had never seen anyone get dunked on.

The NBA Slam Dunk contest has showcased some of the most electrifying moments in the league’s history. However, not every perfect 50-point score has been genuinely deserving. Over the years, ...