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 ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...

Mac McClung's well-traveled NBA career hasn't exactly been a slam dunk. After finally signing his first multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, the three-time dunk contest champion was released ...

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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 ...

The NBA Cup is over and with that the league is back to packed slates of games. Thursday night was the first large schedule following the Knicks’ win over the Spurs in Las Vegas on Tuesday to win the ...

Just four months after coming within one win of claiming the NBA championship, the Indiana Pacers are off to a 0-3 start this season. When one considers how short-handed they are, it may not be that ...

For a Chicago Bulls organization in transition, developing G League talent has become important. With players like Matas Buzelis already benefiting from developmental reps, it is clear that Chicago ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years, the Slam Dunk Contest is still possibly the most anticipated ...