The art of the slam dunk has woven itself into basketball as an expression of style and exultant power.

The NBA Slam Dunk contest is defined by its most thrilling competitions over time. Here are some of the most memorable.

The NBA tries a new format for its All-Star game in San Francisco. Plus, remembering the night Vince Carter reinvented the ...

Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant and eight other people, including his daughter. The Los Angeles Lakers organization and the ...

Having played with both legends, Dwight Howard has a unique perspective on Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. He details their work ethic, leadership styles, and how they approached the game differently.

Dwight Howard: When I was in Houston ... “I thought me and James were gonna work because I felt like he was a younger Kobe with better passing—especially for pick-and-roll.

Kobe Bryant's passing affected everyone in the basketball world, but according to Dwight Howard, it didn't affect everyone on the same level. - Source: Imagn When LeBron James and the rest of the ...

LeBron James(L), Kobe Bryant(Center), and Dwight Howard(R) Credit: USA Today Sports Dwight Howard’s ex Royce Reed recently appeared on Cam Newton’s Freaky Friday. The video’s title suggested that ...

As part of the Knicks’ 143-point demolition of the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, McBride delivered a highlight-reel dunk that had the sellout crowd on its feet. With 3:30 left in the fourth ...

The late NBA icon is remembered for his remarkable skills and wisdom, both on and off the court Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Kobe Bryant's legacy and wise words have continued to live on years after his ...

Feb. 8, 1997: Kobe vs. the Slam Dunk Contest No, the '97 Dunk Contest ... and yet, so much of what brought about fans' connections to Bryant — the pursuit of spotlight and victory, the ...