3 months ago

Kia Shooting Stars Lineup For Saturday Night Festivities

Kia Shooting Stars tips Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock with four trios. Team All-Star pairs Barnes and Holmgren with legend Hamilton. Team Knicks brings Brunson and Towns alongside legend Houston. Team Cameron features Johnson and Knueppel with legend Maggette. Team Harper stacks Dylan, Harper Jr., and legend Harper for family bragging rights.

By Raahib Singh

3 months ago

Keshad Johnson Wins 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

With a final score of 97.4, Johnson beat Carter Bryant who finished with 93 points overall. Johnson earned a 49.6 for his first dunk, a between the leg dunk he completed from underneath the blackboard. second dunk was a windmill that earned him 47.8 points. Johnson brought the energy throughout the contest, dancing and smiling to the win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Keshad Johnson Just Had “Crazy Faith” on His Road to Winning the Dunk Contest

Johnson stated that he beat the odds in his journey to the NBA, coming from Oakland and with his upbringing. "I dreamed of being here each day and once i got the call i committed," Johnson said of the Dunk Contest. He added that he just had "crazy faith" and that the Lord helped him put on a show.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Keshad Johnson Confesses He Only Had 2 Days to Practice for the Slam Dunk Contest

Johnson shared that he was only informed of hsi participation in the Dunk contest 5 days ago and had just 2 days to practice. "I got a little banged up in a G-League game. I had 2 back-to-backs. I only had really 2 days to practice," Johnson said. Despite this, he managed to walk away the Slam Dunk Contest champion.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Ron Harper Doesn’t Tell His Kids What “To Do,” Takes Playful Jab at LeBron’s Parenting

When asked if he envisioned being with his sons at All-Star weekend, Harper joked, "I'm not LeBron James," seemingly taking a playful jab at how LeBron decided Bronny's career. He continued, "I’m not going to tell my kids what they have to do." Harper wants his kids to make the most of their NBA opportunity, irrespective of what they earn.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Damian Lillard Pokes Fun at Giannis Over Kalshi Investment After 3-Point Contest Win

Giannis has become a minority owner of Kalshi, a prediction market playform, with many questioning whether it's allowed. Following his 3-point Contest win, Lillard jokingly asked him, "Did you place something on Kalshi?," wondering if he took advantage of the 3-point contest. Giannis was quick to shut Lillard down, with a smile on his face, "Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop."

By Pranay Mukherjee

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