The first event on Saturday is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, and the Slam Dunk Contest is the final event of the evening. Carter Bryant (Spurs) is the +180 favorite in the Slam Dunk Contest odds, followed by Jaxson Hayes (Lakers) at +250, Keshad Johnson (Heat) at +320 and Richardson (Magic) at +350.

NBA fans question Rich Paul’s claim that LeBron avoided the Dunk Contest because critics would’ve called it rigged.

After accepting an invitation to the Slam Dunk Contest, Jase Richardson wasted no time enlisting the help of his father to serve as his mentor.

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.

Three-time dunk champ Mac McClung won’t be competing for a fourth one because they are intimidated by his high-flying act.

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady claims there was once an NBA Slam Contest scenario with superstars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.

With All-Star weekend happening in LA, the stage is perfectly set for Jaxson Hayes to shine in the Slam Dunk Contest.

DALLAS — First thing Spud Webb did after learning he’d sub for Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest at the 1986 All-Star game was fly to Los Angeles for the “Tonight Show.” For such a little guy, he was a big hit.