Rookie-led Four-Player Field Set for 2026 Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA announced the four competitors for the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest at Intuit Dome on All-Star Saturday (Feb. 14): Carter Bryant (Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Lakers), Keshad Johnson (Heat) and Jase Richardson (Magic). Bryant and Richardson are rookies, with Richardson also being the son of former Slam Dunk champions Jason Richardson. The event uses a two-round format, with two dunks in the first round and two in the final, televised on NBC and Peacock.