For the first time in three seasons, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will have a new winner come Saturday, with reining champion Mac McClung sitting out for this year's competition.

There is one last day for NBA action before the 2026 All-Star Break and on Thursday, Feb. 12, six teams play in three games before a week-long break for the regular season. DIRECTV $89.99 Yes 5 days $40 off first month FuboTV $55.

Basketball's best players are heading to Los Angeles as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend starting on Friday, which features a new-look All-Star Game and classic events like the dunk and 3-point contests.

On the evening of Saturday, February 14, NBA stars from the past, present, and future will gather in the Los Angeles Clippers' Intuit Dome and nearby Kia Forum for three events that will test skills, endurance, and of course, hang time. Let's take a closer look at what's in store, and how you can watch.

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will miss Thursday's game against the Bucks with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated after the NBA All-Star break.

Nikola Topić has had a long journey to the NBA, but the 2024 first-round draft pick has now made his debut. Topić, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October, checked in for the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time on Thursday and received a standing ovation from the home crowd.

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OKC Thunder guard Nikola Topić is available to make his NBA debut during a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks at 6:30 p.m. CST Thursday.