Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and other NBA stars are thinking about challenging three-time reigning champion Mac McClung in the slam dunk contest next year at All-Star Weekend in Inglewood. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant,

On Tuesday, after seeing Ja Morant’s invite to do the next Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles in February 2026, Gordon suggested he might have one more run in him. This sentiment came after seeing that LaVine hinted he was also into the idea of competing against Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Mac McClung won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the third year in a row and inspired many people, including Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon responds to Ja Morant’s Dunk Contest message, fueling speculation of a star-studded showdown.

If the Grizzlies lose early in the playoffs and are looking to make improvements, Morant could be the catalyst in a deal while Memphis builds around Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane. It’s certainly not imminent, but if Memphis disappoints down the stretch, keep an eye out come summertime.