Now that an incredibly busy trade deadline period has come to a close, it's time to turn our attention to the next big item ...

A large part of All-Star Saturday night's allure is that it closes with the Slam Dunk Contest. Over the years, the competition has pitted some of the game's most athletic players against one ...

Friday will consist of both the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and Rising Stars game, while Sunday is reserved for the first ...

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has his sights set high in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, and the rookie will be looking to hoist the Dr. J Trophy on Saturday.

But Saturday? That's when the real fun happens. The Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk contest will take place back-to-back-to-back starting at 8:00 p.m. EST from San Francisco's ...