VJ Edgecombe's dismissal shows the NBA's biggest problem with the Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on The Sporting News.

The second-year guard threw down a powerful slam against the Rockets after delaying the start of the game with a dunk during ...

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe said Monday that he has no interest in participating in the Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA ...

VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud, a ...

Victor Wembanyama stunned fans with a viral pregame dunk in Houston, reigniting calls for the Spurs star to enter the NBA ...

After Matas Buzelis entered his candidate for Dunk of the Year, everyone couldn't help but ask the same question: Should he ...

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe gives a blunt response when asked about joining the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony recently encouraged New Orleans star Zion Williamson to compete in the 2026 Dunk Contest.

Some of the biggest names in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history want the current stars to make it a marquee event again.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has serious hops, but he's hesitant to show off his high-flying ability in the NBA Slam Dunk ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Stream Los Angeles ...

— -- NEW ORLEANS -- John Wall soared over his mascot, and the East stomped on the West in the slam dunk contest. Wall's sensational slam finished off a clean sweep for the Washington star, Paul ...