NBA finalizes competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars competitions
Jan 22, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Orlando Magic rookie guard Jase Richardson will attempt to follow in his father's footsteps when he competes in the NBA's All-Star Slam Dunk competition next Saturday.
The son of two-time Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson, who won the event in 2002 and 2003, will be one of four competitors officially named for the event that will take place Feb. 14.
The younger Richardson will compete against San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Carter Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers 7-foot center Jaxson Hayes and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. All four players will be making their All-Star Slam Dunk debut.
The NBA also announced the teams for the Shooting Stars competition next Saturday. The teams are comprised of two NBA players and one league legend.
Team All-Star will consist of Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren and three-time All-Star Richard Hamilton.
Team Cameron will be comprised of the following Duke alums: Atlanta Hawks star Jalen Johnson, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel and Corey Maggette.
Team Harper will consist of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper Sr. and sons Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs) and Ron Harper Jr. (Boston Celtics).
Team Knicks is comprised of All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns along with Allan Houston.
--Field Level Media
Why MLB Should Keep Human Umpires in the ABS Era
2026 MLB MVP Picks: Best Long-Shot Bets in the AL and NL
NBA Picks Tuesday: Knicks, Spurs, and Lakers Betting Preview
MLB Cy Young 2026: Long-Shot Picks to Bet on This Season
- Tuesday March 3 Top College Basketball Betting Picks and Predictions
- MLB Cy Young 2026: Long-Shot Picks to Bet on This Season
- Why Texas Tech Could Be a Sneaky Final Four Bet Without JT Toppin
- NBA Picks Tonight: Clippers vs. Warriors, Celtics vs. Bucks, Nuggets vs. Jazz Predictions
- Best 2026 MLB Futures Bets for the NL West
- Best NBA Betting Picks for Saturday: Lakers vs Warriors and More
- UFC Mexico City Betting Predictions: Moreno vs Kavanagh Fight Night Picks

