NBA All-Star Weekend is here, with the Slam Dunk Contest closing out Saturday's skills competition.
Mac McClung, who rode off into the sunset last year with a dunk contest three-peat, won't be participating in this rendition. High-flying San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant tops the odds board with Los Angeles' Jaxson Hayes right behind.
Check out these NBA Slam Dunk Contest odds for Saturday's event at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
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NBA Slam Dunk Contest odds
| Player | Odds |
| Carter Bryant | +200 |
| Jaxson Hayes | +220 |
| Keshad Johnson | +250 |
| Jase Richardson Jr. | +400 |
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All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest roster
Fans itching for star power in the dunk contest will have to wait another year (or perhaps 10, the way things are going).
The participants are combining to average 18.3 PPG — but that doesn't mean they can't throw down.
Bryant was selected 14th overall by the Spurs last year despite only starting five collegiate games with the Arizona Wildcats. San Antonio loved his skill set, which is anchored by incredible raw athletic ability.
Carter Bryant takes flight in the @ATT Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star, a moment fans everywhere can experience together because AT&T connects you on and off the court. pic.twitter.com/fNZJ6lzyav
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2026
Hayes, at 7 feet, is the tallest of the competitors. With a 34.5-inch vertical, we might be seeing Dwight Howard-lite on the court.
JAXSON HAYES BETWEEN THE LEGS DUNK OH MY GOODNESS pic.twitter.com/6ZZ3TWoXH7
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 27, 2026
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Keshad Johnson is another role player with big hops. The 6-foot-6 guard was explosive at Arizona, and he made some noise in the Summer League:
Keshad Johnson with the best dunk of summer league 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZvlpWbDPRQ
— Miami Heat Savant (@MiamiHeatSavant) July 13, 2024
Finally, there is Jase Richardson Jr., son of two-time dunk contest champion (2002-2003), Jason Richardson.
The Orlando Magic rookie has highlights in his blood and was throwing down these types of dunks as a freshman at Michigan State:
Jase Richardson puts on his dad’s jersey during the dunk contest. pic.twitter.com/YA8as3Zsgv
— Jacob Cotsonika (@jacobcotsonika) October 5, 2024
