How Can NBA Bring Dunk Contest Back to Relevance Again?

How can NBA bring dunk contest back to relevance again?

Matt Bonner and Amit Mann break down what was another underwhelming dunk contest over the weekend and how the NBA can make the event more interesting again.

Stephen A. Smith Blames LeBron James For “Terrible” Slam Dunk Contest

Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty If you didn’t like the outcome of the NBA All-Star Game in its newest format, you may just be behind the times. Not only did the Obamas attend, but post-game social media reaction seemed to approve of the new three-game tournament-style event. But, there’s just one problem. Once the highlight of NBA All-Star Weekend, the dunk contest is now its most criticized aspect. Long gone …

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Unlikely To Compete In NBA Slam Dunk Contest Again

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles has passed and the Los Angeles Lakers were represented well as players like Jaxson Hayes took part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while Luka Doncic and LeBron James played in the All-Star Game. Hayes received an invitation for the Dunk Contest and seemed to be preparing for the event as he threw down several impressive dunks in the week prior. However, Hayes didn’t advance to the final round after putti…