Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he’s retiring from the slam dunk after throwing down his first jam in six years ...

Kevin Kelly of 103.7 The Buzz Arkansas suggested that Jackson's subpar run was a perfect encapsulation of the disappointing crop of competitors in AT&T Slam Dunk Contests of recent vintage.

Of the rumors and buzz surrounding the Slam Dunk contest, these young players will be part of the competition as of late January: There is limited parking available within a mile of the Chase Center.

Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024.