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flag Lakers' Jaxson Hayes earns 2026 Slam Dunk Contest spot after standout dunk.

flag Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been named to the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, set for February 14 at the Intuit Dome. flag The 25-year-old earned the spot after a standout dunk against the Chicago Bulls on January 26. flag He will join three other first-time participants in the event. flag Hayes, who averages 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game, missed a game due to a one-game suspension for pushing the Washington Wizards mascot but is expected to play against the Golden State Warriors. flag NBA G-League standout Mac McClung, who won the last three dunk contests, will not compete this year.

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