It was the dunk heard around the world, with Orlando’s Jamal Cain throwing down one of the best finishes you’ll see this postseason, helping the Magic take down the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. The result leaves Detroit on the brink of elimination,

NBA legend Julius Erving has opened up and shared his suggestion for saving the prestigious Dunk Contest.

Dr. J says players should volunteer, not be forced to join the Dunk Contest.

NBA legend Julius Erving has rejected calls to make Slam Dunk Contest participation mandatory, instead urging current stars to learn its history and step up voluntarily. Erving, the 1976 inaugural winner, says financial realities and player attitudes make ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to mean something. It featured the league’s best players going head-to-head in front of roaring crowds during All-Star Weekend. Julius Erving was right in the middle of that era.

For the first time in four seasons, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will have a new winner, with reigning champion Mac McClung sitting out for this year’s competition. McClung, who revealed in January that he was not participating in the event, recently opened ...

As much as people still enjoy witnessing thunderous slam dunks in the NBA, it cannot be denied that they have lost their luster. With the league thriving in the pace-and-space era brought about by the 3-point revolution ushered in by Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors a decade ago,

LeBron James jokes about his reverse dunk at 41 after leading Lakers to Game 2 win over Rockets and a 2-0 playoff series lead.