NBA expert Larry Hartstein has locked in his picks for the NBA Slam Dunk contest 2026 as part of All-Star Saturday in Los Angeles

Unfortunately, LaVine just got an unlucky injury update, which was announced during NBA All-Star Weekend. NBA insider Chris Haynes announced on Friday night that Kings ' guard Zach LaVine would miss the remainder of this season. LaVine is being shut down after it was revealed he needs surgery on his right hand.

The 2016 Dunk Contest featured Will Barton, Andre Drummond, Gordon and LaVine, with a judging panel featuring Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, George Gervin and Dikembe Mutombo.

Nate Robinson criticizes today’s NBA stars for skipping the Dunk Contest, saying the event has lost its edge and star power. The post Nate Robinson Calls Out NBA Stars Over Dunk Contest Decline appeared first on Heavy Sports.

However, the February 11th All-Star game at the 2001 NBA All-Star weekend in MCI Center in Washington, D.C. is a game for the ages. The game featured one of the best lineups in recent history: Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Ray Allen and Stephon Marbury vs Kobe Bryant, Chris Webber, Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.