The main event of NBA All-Star Weekend is always the Slam Dunk Contest. Having featured iconic, jaw-dropping moments (for better or worse) over the course of the last 40 years, the NBA dunk contest is a must-see event every season.
This year’s crop features some of the top young high-flyers in the NBA who are set to put on a show in Los Angeles, California. The only way the action could get any more exciting is by placing a bet on the winner of the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Below, we’ve provided the latest NBA Slam Dunk odds so you can see who’s favoured to win this year’s contest, as well as our top moneymaking pick to win the 2026 event. Don’t wait, make your next bet a 10/10 with the latest NBA Slam Dunk Contest odds for All-Star Saturday night.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Carter Bryant | +180 |
| Jaxson Hayes | +200 |
| Keshad Johnson | +325 |
| Jase Richardson | +475 |
Carter Bryant to Win the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest (+180)
Carter Bryant to Win the NBA Dunk Contest
Set to make a name for himself in the NBA, look for San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant to throw down some thrilling dunks as he takes home the dunk contest trophy in 2026.
While we’ve only seen glimpses of the potential possessed by the young forward, Bryant has showcased elite bounce and athleticism throughout his basketball career. From being one of the best dunkers in the NCAA, to now throwing down monster flushes in the NBA, Bryant is a monster when attacking the rim.
When it comes to his dunking style, Bryant has the perfect blend of creativity and ferocity. With the potential to mix in some interesting flavour to his dunks, the main area that will leave him in the judges’ good graces will be through his power when finishing his dunks. Look for him to have no trouble rising above the rim and slamming with authority to maximize his score.
Additionally, Bryant fits the bill of a Slam Dunk Contest winner. At six-foot-six, he has the ideal size for the competition, as he’s tall enough to get creative with his dunks, but also not too big, so you can still stare in awe at his overall vertical.
One of the lone members of this year’s dunk contest group that has actually thrown down some nasty jams in NBA play is Los Angeles Lakers centre Jaxson Hayes, but history is not on the side of big men in the NBA Slam Dunk contest. In its history, there has never been a seven-footer to win the contest, with the tallest players to ever win it coming from Dwight Howard & Larry Nance, who both won at six-foot-ten.
Rightfully slated as the odds-on favourite to win it all, bank on Carter Bryant to win the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest as he etches his name in NBA history with a historic performance.