Playing in his record-tying 19th All-Star contest this past weekend in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was in a reflective mood. During a presser over the weekend, James spoke ...

For the first time since winning the event in 2008, Dwight Howard was back in action at the dunk contest - this time as a part of All-Star Saturday in Chicago. His round one slam - a tricked out 360 ...

(AP) — Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind. Bryant nearly burst out laughing Thursday when asked about O'Neal's idea that the Lakers ...

Despite standing only 6'4", Shannon Brown was one of the most athletic players in the NBA during his playing years. The former Michigan State star had hops for days and, with his fearlessness and ...

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be one of the most anticipated events of All-Star weekend. Players would jump at the opportunity to participate and represent their teams in it, no matter good they ...

LOS ANGELES -- NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now an Oscar winner! The five-time NBA champion won the Academy Award for his animated short "Dear Basketball" along with animator Glen Keane. "As basketball ...

LOS ANGELES -- When Dwight Howard got word on his phone that Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter accident while the Los Angeles Lakers were on a flight of their own cross-country back to L.A., he ...

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has accomplished so much over his long career but there are a few things that he has never done. One of which is participating in the NBA Slam Dunk contest ...

One of the most pleasant surprises this season has been the outstanding play of VJ Edgecombe. Although he was selected third in this year's NBA Draft, his place in the rotation of the Philadelphia ...