Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invites to the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Hayes, a 7-foot center, has averaged 6.4 points for the Lakers this season while primarily coming off the bench.
Bryant, the No. 14 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has averaged 2.5 points in 37 appearances this season.
The rest of the dunk contest field has yet to be determined, although reigning three-time champion Mac McClung announced he won't participate.
NBA All-Star Weekend will take place Feb. 13-15 at the Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
