NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant confirmed for All-Star Weekend
Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant are the first confirmed entrants for the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. With Mac McClung opting out, the contest opens without a defending champion. Hayes brings momentum from recent highlight dunks, while Bryant adds fresh intrigue to the evolving field.
Jaxson Hayes and Spurs rookie Carter Bryant are the first confirmed entrants for the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. With Mac McClung opting out, the contest opens without a defending champion. Hayes brings momentum from recent highlight dunks, while Bryant adds fresh intrigue to the evolving field.
