Jaxson Hayes Accepts Invitation to Participate in Slam Dunk ContestOne of the most anticipated events on that day is the Slam Dunk Contest, as long as there are some contestants that people want to see. This year, Lakers fans will be invested, with ESPN's Shams Charania reporting that Jaxson Hayes has accepted an invitation to participate in the contest. Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend in L.A., sources tell ESPN. BREAKING: Jaxson Hayes is set to compete in the NBA Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend. 🔥(Via @ShamsCharania)pic.twitter.com/T7YzhAEJYT — BronMuse (@BronMuse) January 29, 2026The last Lakers player to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest was Hall of Famer Dwight Howard in 2020.