VJ Edgecombe's dismissal shows the NBA's biggest problem with the Slam Dunk Contest originally appeared on The Sporting News.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe gives a blunt response when asked about joining the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

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After Matas Buzelis entered his candidate for Dunk of the Year, everyone couldn't help but ask the same question: Should he ...

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe said Monday that he has no interest in participating in the Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.

VJ Edgecombe rocked the basketball with his right hand and posterized a Pacer with a dunk that would have made Dr. J proud, a ...

While VJ Edgecombe is one of the top dunkers in the Association, the 76ers rookie sensation doesn't want to prove it in the ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has serious hops, but he's hesitant to show off his high-flying ability in the NBA Slam Dunk ...

Tracy McGrady was part of one of the most memorable dunk contests in NBA history when his teammate and cousin Vince Carter won it in 2000, and the Hall of Famer wants to bring back some of that magic ...