Few plays in basketball are as electrifying as a poster dunk. These moments, where a player rises above the defense to throw down a powerful slam, can change the entire momentum of a game and ignite ...

The ABA was doomed because it never generated enough money to make for a stable league, but dollar for dollar, it was far more entertaining than the older, more staid NBA. The circus league (as the ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

Out of all the major sporting events that occur throughout the year, the NBA Finals is one of the most cherished by fans, with basketball's elite showcasing their top talents on the global stage. But ...

As the Chicago Bulls spin out of control and make their fans dizzy, Matas Buzelis offers a dose of Dramamine. While he may ...

Throughout his storied career, NBA legend Dwyane Wade had some pretty iconic highlight reel moments like the time he celebrated on top of the scorer's table after hitting a buzzer-beater against the ...

Rookie wingman Andre Jackson Jr. hasn’t seen much of the floor when Doc Rivers took over the coaching helm of the Milwaukee Bucks. A rotation player under then-coach Adrian Griffin Jr., the rookie’s ...

Shaedon Sharpe, Zion Williamson and Onyeka Okongwu lead in Dunk Score as we review the jams with the best scores so far. Andrew Merrigan, for NBA.com Shaedon Sharpe throws it down for the Blazers ...

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Disney, ESPN and the NBA are teaming up once again to present Dunk the Halls – the second annual real-time, animated NBA game ...

As the 2025-26 NBA season progresses, the battle for the individual awards are also heating up. For MVP, the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic lead the race. Meanwhile, ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While it’s been hit or miss in recent years, the Slam Dunk Contest is still possibly the most anticipated ...