"The dunk contest needs names" - Blake Griffin laments the lack of star power in the Dunk Contest

Blake Griffin explains why the Dunk Contest needs recognizable names again, arguing star power is the missing ingredient.

Reliving Spud Webb’s gravity-defying slam dunk contest 40 years after winning in Dallas

First thing Spud Webb did after learning he’d sub for Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest at the 1986 All-Star game was fly to Los Angeles for the “Tonight Show.” For such a little guy, he was a ...

Heat’s Keshad Johnson selected for All-Star dunk contest; Larsson doubtful vs. Wizards, Powell questionable

Even amid an uneven season, the Heat will have participants on each day of All-Star Weekend. Saturday, Keshad Johnson was ...

Costco and Nike spark a frenzy with surprise sneaker drop

Nike and Costco teamed up to release Kirkland Signature SB Dunk Lows, causing hype at select US stores and sending resale prices soaring.