TORONTO -- Zach LaVine was fresh out of dunks, having been pushed to the limit by Aaron Gordon in an epic final round in the NBA's slam dunk contest on Saturday night. In need of some magic, he ...

The NBA's Slam Dunk Contest might be the most unpredictable event in a sport that thrives on spontaneity. It sizzles at the apex of world-class creativity and unparalleled athleticism. Each year, some ...

CHICAGO — Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. celebrated his 23rd birthday by winning the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, edging Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a memorable showdown that required ...

Aaron Gordon has unfinished business in the All-Star dunk contest. The skywalking Orlando Magic forward is one of the four selections for this year's contest, to be held on Feb. 18 in New Orleans on ...

The NBA Dunk Contest used to be a special showcase of the pinnacles of basketball athleticism: Michael Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in 1987 and Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine’s legendary duel in 2016 ...

NBA fans have criticized the Slam Dunk Contest for years for not being able to attract big stars to participate. But after years of criticizing the quality of the players, there's now a new complaint: ...

All-Star Saturday from the Intuit Dome is in the books. Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat edged out Carter Bryant of the San Antonio Spurs to win the Slam Dunk Contest. But the highlight of the night ...

Vince Carter Brings New Life to the Slam Dunk Contest. It would prove to be one of the most electrifying dunk contests in the league's history, featuring a showdown between ...