Thanks to its simple construction, unmatched comfort, and everyday wearability, the Nike Dunk has remained a staple in the closet of sneaker fans since their inception in 1985. Originally marketed as ...

Few NBA players ever get the chance to redeem themselves with teams with which they have had falling outs in the past. While it may not be common, this was precisely what happened to Dwight Howard ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The upcoming edition of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest is scheduled to take ...

Vince Carter recently revealed that the most ambitious idea in Slam Dunk Contest history never materialized, and according to him, it was not because of a lack of interest on his end. Speaking on his ...

In early 2010, Shaquille O'Neal urged his former congenial partner, Kobe Bryant, to enter the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While Bryant wasn't interested — he nearly burst out laughing at the idea — the Los ...

It's no secret that the NBA Slam Dunk Contest doesn't exactly draw superstar talent anymore; these days, the participants are mostly role players, and often players many people have never heard of.

The NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest has struggled to attract marquee names in recent years, and this season is no different. Even LeBron James recently dismissed the idea of participating. In a recent ...

When LeBron James went up for one of the best dunks of his career in the Lakers’ last game, just what it meant to him was hidden - until now.

Stephen A. Smith, Charles Barkley, Skip Bayless. The list goes on and on about the people who have criticised LeBron James for not taking part in the dunk contest. Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan did ...

Incredible slam dunks are living proof that humankind need not be held down by mere gravity. They literally and figuratively elevate basketball and are at the heart of “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the ...