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 ...

The slam dunk is more art than science, but that’s never stopped the NBA from trying to put a number on the most exciting play in basketball. The league added the Dunk Contest to All-Star Weekend back ...

Out of all the major sporting events that occur throughout the year, the NBA Finals is one of the most cherished by fans, with basketball's elite showcasing their top talents on the global stage. But ...

There were a lot of really good moments in the Lakers' win this past Monday. Following a series of really bad losses, beating out the Jazz was incredibly encouraging. But there were other smaller ...

With the 2024-25 NBA regular season now firmly in the rearview, the league recently unpacked its top 10 dunks of the year. More Portland Trail Blazers News: Blazers Officially Eliminated From Playoffs ...

Since we've got this break in NBA action as players recover from All-Star weekend, we can talk about the more important things in life, like did Zach LaVine put on the best dunk performance of ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe made his name known on Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings. Portland was moving the ball around the arc in the fourth quarter up three points.

How many BIDS points was this Johnny Furphy dunk worth? Andy Lyons / Getty Images The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in ...

Basketball fans were thrilled when Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan signed up for the 1987 Slam Dunk Contest. After all, Mike had amazed them with his ferocious and high-flying dunks throughout the ...

Jazz 127, Spurs 114: The NBA’s leading 30-point duo, Lauri Markkanen (29 pts) and Keyone George (28 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast), ...