MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

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Rookie wingman Andre Jackson Jr. hasn’t seen much of the floor when Doc Rivers took over the coaching helm of the Milwaukee Bucks. A rotation player under then-coach Adrian Griffin Jr., the rookie’s ...

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All shots inside the 3-point arc are worth two points. Dunks are a whole lot cooler than the other options, though. Here are the best players in NBA history when it comes to throwing it down.

As the 2025-26 NBA season progresses, the battle for the individual awards are also heating up. For MVP, the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic lead the race. Meanwhile, ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins became known for his thunderous dunks during his playing days, earning the nickname “The Human Highlight Film.” Now his son, Jake Wilkins, is starting to do ...

Matas Buzelis continues to be a bright spot for the Chicago Bulls as they fail to get back on a winning track.

The Denver Nuggets improved to 1-1 after a 133-111 win against the Phoenix Suns. Denver got contributions across the board, as all five of their starters, plus Jonas Valančiūnas and Bruce Brown off ...

The 2018 NBA dunk contest was one of the most memorable ones in the last decade. Mainly because Donovan Mitchell captivated the LA audience with highlight dunks, including a tribute to Vince Carter.