CHICAGO -- Soon after Dwight Howard officially announced in late January that he would participate in the 2020 slam dunk competition, he said he hoped Kobe Bryant would work with him during the event.

It's almost always one of the most entertaining nights of the year. And while this year, it's not at night, it still should be plenty entertaining. NBA All-Star Saturday Night is set for this week, ...

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson holds the winner's trophy after winning the slam dunk contest at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend festivities Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Saturday, overcoming perfect scores by San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant on his first dunk in the final ...

Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson defeated San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant in the final round of the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday in Inglewood, California. Johnson totaled 97.4 points ...

LOS ANGELES — Carter Bryant heard a plethora of advice. Ahead of competing in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Saturday evening, several teammates solicited the San Antonio Spurs rookie. They all gave him ...