Report: LaVine Passes On 2017 Dunk Contest

Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine won’t compete in the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, sources have confirmed.

Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine won’t compete in the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, sources told Basketball Insiders.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) January 25, 2017

As of now, it sounds as if the back-to-back Slam Dunk champ Zach LaVine will not pursue a three-peat.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 25, 2017

Source: Michael Scotto, Basketball Insiders/Chris Haynes, ESPN