NBA slam dunk, 3point contest: Live updates from AllStar Saturday, as Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, Kon Knueppel take the court Yahoo Sports Staff February 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM 0 NBA AllStar 2026 kicks off on Saturday with Media Day at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by a trio of events, including the 3point contest, shooting stars event and the slam dunk contest, starting at 5 p.m. ET. First up is the 3point contest, which marks the first time Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard takes the court in an official capacity this season as he continues to rehab an Achilles injury.
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Yahoo Sports Staff February 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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NBA All-Star 2026 kicks off on Saturday with Media Day at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by a trio of events, including the 3-point contest, shooting stars event and the slam dunk contest, starting at 5 p.m. ET.
First up is the 3-point contest, which marks the first time Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard takes the court in an official capacity this season as he continues to rehab an Achilles injury. He's seeking his third 3-point contest title after back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024.
In addition to Lillard, the other participants are: Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), Bobby Portis Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks) and Norman Powell (Miami Heat).
Mitchell currently leads the league with 185 3-pointers made this year, while rookie Knueppel ranks second with 183.
Then comes the shooting stars contest, where four teams consisting of two current NBA players and one NBA legend compete in two rounds, scoring points while rotating through different shooting locations around the court.
Last is the slam dunk contest, where the four participants will compete in a two-round showdown with judges scoring each jump. In the first round, all four participants will attempt two dunks, with two advancing to the final round. In the second round, each finalist will attempt two dunks, and the highest-scoring of the two will win it all.
The four participants for this year's slam dunk contest are: Carter Bryant (San Antonio Spurs), Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers), Jase Richardson (Orlando Magic) and Keshad Johnson (Miami Heat). Notably, this year's rotation won't include Mac McClung, who won his third consecutive Slam Dunk Contest victory last year and is currently on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
How to watch 2026 slam dunk contest, 3-point contest
Start time: 5 p.m. ET (3-point contest, followed by shooting stars, slam dunk)Location: Intuit Dome | Inglewood, Calif.TV channel: NBC, Peacock
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest updates from the NBA's slam dunk contest and 3-point contests on All-Star Saturday:
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- Sun, February 15, 2026 at 5:15 AM GMT+8Yahoo Sports StaffNBA commissioner Adam Silver takes the podium ahead of 3-point contest
NBA commissioner Adam Silver will address the media ahead of Saturday's All-Star events.
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- Sun, February 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM GMT+8Dunk contest odds
San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant is currently the odds favorite to win Saturday's dunk contest, per BetMGM's John Ewings.
Bryant is currently tied with Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes for the highest percentage of tickets wagered at 28%. Hayes also leads the way with 33% of the handle wagered, followed by Miami Heat forward Kashad Johnson.
NBA All-Star Dunk Contest betting at @BetMGM Dunk Contest is the least bet (money) event 😢 pic.twitter.com/rrM01UtR4v
— John Ewing (@johnewing) February 13, 2026
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