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NBA announces Slam Dunk Contest participants, judges

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The NBA officially announced the four players who will competein the 2023 Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Saturday Night inUtah.

The following players are participating:

• K.J. Martin, HoustonRockets

•Trey Murphy III, NewOrleans Pelicans

•Jericho Sims, NewYork Knicks

• Mac McClung, Philadelphia76ers

The four dunkers will compete in the two-round competition. TheNBA also announced that this year's Slam Dunk Contest will bejudged by Karl Malone, Dominique Wilkins, Harold Miner, Lisa Leslieand Jamal Crawford.

The Slam Dunk Contest will air on TNT on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m.ET.

Last year, New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin won the 2022 SlamDunk Contest in Cleveland.

The AT&T Slam Dunk participants ⬇️Event format and rules: https://t.co/ablHEJiuxU pic.twitter.com/mPI2q9c0Hd

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 15, 2023
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