SAN FRANCISCO — Each year, when the NBA All-Star Game rolls around, rather than watch a mean-nothing game that’s void of defense, I look for other, more fun things to do, like have a root canal.

SAN FRANCISCO – Player introductions still had too much pomp and circumstance, lasting more than 25 minutes. The greatest NBA All-Star ever pulled himself out about an hour before play began ...

Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024.

Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024.

Mac McClung is known for using his talent to do incredible athletic feats. From winning the Slam Dunk Contest three consecutive years to dazzling the G League with his elevated play, McClung is ...

The 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest was over soon after it began. Mac McClung became the first player in NBA history to be crowned the slam dunk champion in three consecutive years after ...

For the third consecutive year, Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung left his NBA peers in awe. The high-flying G-League standout made Slam Dunk Contest history by winning the event for the third year ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt. The G League star and dunk ...