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Bulls Rookie Will Participate In Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be the marquee event of All-Star Weekend. It used to feature high-flying superstars going against one another for the ultimate bragging rights. Now, it’s mostly rookies,
2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Lineup: Full List of Participants
The San Antonio Spurs took Castle with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NBA draft out of UConn. Castle was the Big East freshman of the year as the Huskies won the national championship. The rookie has started 25 games for the Spurs this season and is averaging 11 points, three rebounds and two assists this season.
Report: Mac McClung, Stephon Castle Among 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam
Report: Bulls' Buzelis commits to Slam Dunk contest
Chicago Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis committed to the Slam Dunk contest, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.Buzelis will join fellow first-year player Stephon Castle, who also reportedly signed up for All-Star Weekend's marquee event.
Hall of Famer Vince Carter offers Slam Dunk Contest advice to Spurs' Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of Famer Vince Carter.
Vince Carter gives NBA Slam Dunk Contest tips to former UConn standout Stephon Castle
Former UConn men's basketball star and 2024 National Champion Stephon Castle is making a name for himself as an NBA rookie with the San Antonio Spurs. Last week it was announced that Castle will be participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest at the annual All-Star Weekend.
Slam Dunk legend Vince Carter gives Stephon Castle advice on how to win contest: ‘Dunk to win’
A UConn men’s basketball alum has a 50 percent chance to be crowned Slam Dunk champion this year. That is, if you don’t think Mac McClung is unbeatable. Former Huskies Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr.
Jaw-dropping Zach LaVine dunk goes extremely viral
Bulls star Zach LaVine is up to his old high-flying tricks, throwing it back to 2015 during practice in a video posted on X.
Bulls Rookie Chosen For NBA Dunk Contest
On Monday night it was announced that Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has officially accepted an invitation to participate in the ...
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Shams: Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will reportedly participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 14-16 in San ...
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Bulls rookie commits to 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will display his leaping skills at NBA All-Star Weekend, as he has committed to participating in the Slam Dunk Contest, according to Shams Charania of ESPN ...
Chicago Bulls are shut out of NBA All-Star selections for the 2nd straight year
For the second year in a row, the NBA All-Star Game will not feature a player from the Chicago Bulls.
Zach LaVine Showed He’s Still Got It While Helping Matas Buzelis Prepare For The Dunk Contest
LaVine teased he might have to make one more Dunk Contest appearance as he helped his young teammate prep for the 2025 ...
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest hoping for three-peat
Mac McClung will compete against Bucks second-year player Andre Jackson Jr., Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie ...
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Cavs legend Larry Nance Sr. fittingly judges explosive halftime dunk contest
Nance's slam experience was leaned on Thursday night inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at the Cavs-Hawks game. Nance judged a halftime dunk contest during the break in action.