Slam dunk News & Breaking Stories

Michigan basketball loses to Michigan State, 73-63, in Saturday night game. Wolverines have lost 13 of their past 15 games.

Jacob Toppin loses in NBA Slam Dunk Contest, says he's better than brother Obi. McClung wins back-to-back titles.

Watch the NBA All-Star Weekend events, including the 3-point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest, streaming this Saturday on TNT and ESPN.

NBA All-Star 3-point contest 2024: Time, participants, rules, how to watch. Lillard, Towns, Beasley, Haliburton, Young, Mitchell, Markkanen, Brunson compete.

"2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis to feature Slam Dunk Contest, Skills Challenge, and 3-Point Contest with top athletes competing."

Cowboys' Micah Parsons may play in the NBA All-Star Game with Luka Doncic after leading his team to victory.

NBA All-Star 2024 Weekend is coming up, and it's not as exciting as it used to be. But there's still hope!

Shaquille O'Neal holds the record for the most broken backboards in the NBA, revealing the backstory behind one iconic dunk.

Jayson Tatum's 41 points lead Celtics to 118-110 win over Nets, continuing Boston's dominance with 13-1 record in past 14 meetings.

Nuggets lose to Bucks 112-95, need all-star break, inconsistent play, Jokic leads, Milwaukee's Antetokounmpo dominates, Denver's back-up bigs struggle.

Rookie Victor Wembanyama's historic 10-block triple-double shocks NBA fans, making him a strong Rookie of the Year contender.

Charlotte Hornets beat Indiana Pacers 111-102. New players Grant Williams, Seth Curry, Tre Mann, and Vasilije Micic give Hornets an edge.

Dallas Mavericks are on a two-game winning streak. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are dominating. Will they make a trade before the deadline?

Duke basketball dominates Notre Dame in low-scoring game, freshmen Foster and Stewart shine, Filipowski struggles. ACC viral win.

Durant and Nurkić's chemistry and aggressive play helped the Suns win against Milwaukee, with Durant scoring 28 points.

Kentucky basketball dominates Vanderbilt with a 109-77 victory. Kentucky's Antonio Reeves and Rob Dillingham led the scoring with a 3-point barrage.

Georgia Tech stuns No. 3 North Carolina, snaps 10-game winning streak, hands Tar Heels first ACC loss. Yellow Jackets win 74-73.

NBA's best clutch defense defeated the team with the best clutch record at Ball Arena. Nuggets win 113-107 against the Bucks.

Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Cavaliers are close to full strength.

Purdue basketball seniors win in every Big Ten arena except Rutgers. Zach Edey scores 26 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 140-114 victory over the Spurs, overshadowing the battle between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren.

New York Knicks win fourth game in a row, defeating Brooklyn Nets 108-103 with Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle scoring 30 points.

Devin Booker's 52-point game with the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans was a family affair, and a win.

Devin Booker scores 52 points in 37 minutes, leading the Suns to a victory over the Pelicans. New Orleans misses 32 3-pointers.

Nebraska basketball coach Fred Hoiberg previews game against Purdue, Huskers win 88-72, first win over No. 1 team since 1982.

Kentucky Wildcats defeat Missouri Tigers in SEC home opener, despite underwhelming defense and 3-point shooting. Dillingham leads with 23 points.

Peyton Watson apologized for the wrong thing after being pushed to the ground in a game against Detroit.

Nikola Jokic's buzzer-beater led Denver Nuggets to third straight win over Warriors. Jokic needs help to get to All-Star game.

NBA's Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a show in a close game, with Wembanyama's block on Giannis going viral.

Oklahoma City Thunder beat NBA-leading Boston Celtics 127-123. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points. Thunder has won 8 of 9 games.

Joel Embiid's return from injury leads to a 110-97 win for the 76ers against the Bulls, with Embiid reaching his seventh career triple-double.

New York Knicks trade RJ Barrett for OG Anunoby, both players excel in their debut games with new teams. Win-win trade.

Purdue's win over Eastern Kentucky includes highlight reel dunks and impressive performances from multiple players, extending their non-conference victory streak.

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the second team to lose 28 games in a row.

Andre Drummond got his first start in 113 games for the Chicago Bulls and led the team to a 118-113 win.

Andre Drummond made his case as an NBA starter, leading the Bulls to a 118-113 win with 24 points and 25 rebounds.

Tyrese Haliburton's 33 points and 10 assists led the Pacers to a 123-117 win over the Rockets. Indiana ended a losing streak.

Franz Wagner and Anthony Black lead Orlando Magic to victory over Washington Wizards, while Jalen Suggs returns from injury.

Drummond, DeRozan lead Bulls to 118-113 win over Hawks. DeRozan scored 25 points and Drummond had 24 points and 25 rebounds.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 31 points as Miami Heat won 119-113 over Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid was absent due to injury.

Luka Doncic scored 50 points and hit 10,000 career points as the Mavericks beat the Suns, while the Celtics beat the Lakers.

Nikola Jokic is making a different statement these days with his new "361°" sneakers in Denver. The shoes are light and comfortable.

Murray led the Nuggets to a 120-114 win over the Warriors. Murray has scored 20+ points in every game of the five-game winning streak.

LeBron James and LA Lakers surprised by foul call, James and Turean Prince were called for a foul, Lakers lost.

Chet Holmgren's self-assist play led the Thunder to a 134-115 win over the Clippers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort also shone.

Michigan basketball assistant coach Phil Martelli said the Wolverines need to prove they can win close games. They didn't in a loss.

Christian Braun's second NBA season is more complex, but he's focused on keeping his game simple. He's Denver's most established reserve.

Giannis Antetokounmpo sets a career-high and Bucks franchise record for points with 64, but the game ball goes missing.

Phoenix Suns beat Golden State Warriors 119-116, despite Kevin Durant's absence. Draymond Green ejected for hitting Jusuf Nurkic. Steph Curry scores 24.

NBA star Ja Morant faces trial for assault charges after a high school basketball player claims he was attacked in Morant's home.