Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

In a way, it’s amazing the NBA Slam Dunk Contest still exists. Longtime fans will tell you that there have been multiple moments over the decades when it felt like we’d run out of new and interesting ways to dunk a basketball.

It looks like Stephen A. Smith is coming after LeBron James. And this time, it’s for something that has nothing to do with The King. Following the abysmal showing from the contestants at the Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Saturday night,

Detroit Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren accepted an invitation Tuesday to participate in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest with Mac McClung not in the field

A real-time, animated NBA Christmas Day special will return for Cavaliers vs. Knicks this year. Official release Dunk the Halls returns with Stitch joining the alt cast for Cavaliers-Knicks on Christmas Day! Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up once ...

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith recently directed his nonchalant commentary towards LeBron James blaming him for ruining the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Stephen A. Smith placed blame on LeBron James for ruining the NBA Slam Dunk Contest after fans heavily criticized this year's lackluster All-Star Weekend event.

Stephen A. Smith holds LeBron James responsible for ruining the NBA All-Star weekend's Slam Dunk contest.

The NBA All-Star Weekend most fans see is the front-facing events throughout the weekend, televised media availabilities and the NBA Crossover fan event. But behind the scenes, players, execs and agents gather for conference,