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Why Is Mac McClung Not Participating in the Dunk Contest?

Mac McClung’s name has become synonymous with the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. The 27-year-old is the reigning champion of the contest. In fact, not just that, he’s won the title three times in a row.

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Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis Looked the Part in Rising Stars Victory

Third time is the charm! When Matas Buzelis stepped onto the court at the Intuit Dome on Friday night, it marked his third consecutive appearance in the NBA's Rising Stars event at All-Star Weekend.

Mac McClung News / Hoops Wire / February 14

NBA Notes: All-Star Weekend, Expansion, Bulls, Mac McClung

Saturday night belongs to the shooters and the showmen. All-Star Weekend continues with the three-point contest, Shooting Stars event, and the slam dunk competition, with Steven Louis Goldstein offering a full guide for The Athletic.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Crackdown on tanking could disrupt the Bulls’ Draft plans

A recent draconian response to NBA teams tanking put the Chicago Bulls in a unique position. Because of such a crackdown on teams losing in the short term, long-term games could hamper the Bulls’ ability to draft higher, per Elias Schuster of Sports Illustrated.

Matas Buzelis News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 13

Matas Buzelis' 3rd Rising Stars Game is a Reminder of Much Higher Expectations

For the second straight season, Matas Buzelis will serve as the Chicago Bulls' lone representative at All-Star Weekend. The second-year forward is set to compete in the 2026 Rising Stars event, which will help tip off the three-day festivities on Friday night at the Intuit Dome.

Mac McClung News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 13

Bulls' Mac McClung Reveals Players Didn't Want to Face Him in 2026 Dunk Contest

All-Star Weekend will feature a new Slam Dunk Contest winner for the first time since 2022. In the lead-up to one of the NBA's most iconic events, Mac McClung announced that he turned down a shot at another piece of hardware.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 13

NBA's Latest $500K Warning May Have Just Ruined the Chicago Bulls' Draft Plans

Waiting too long is what the Chicago Bulls are best at. Year after year, this team refused to fully press down on the reset button. It's why they ended up with three consecutive Play-In Tournament losses.

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Caleb Williams ‘plan to be here a long time’

The Chicago sports scene has some rising stars who have developed friendships that makes it cool for fans who cheer for those teams. With Pete Crow-Armstrong having a breakout year for the Chicago Cubs in 2025, he’s becoming the face of the franchise.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / February 13

This is what Bleacher Report believes is the worst Chicago Bulls trade ever

The Chicago Bulls have been able to have some of the best players ever don the iconic red jersey over the years. Drafting talent like Michael Jordan or trading for talent like Scottie Pippen, there are all different ways to build rosters.

Mac McClung News / HITC / February 13

3-time NBA Dunk Contest winner says players refuse to participate because of him

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung says some players were reluctant to participate in this year’s competition if he entered. The Chicago Bulls’ two-way guard confirmed he will not take part in All-Star weekend despite winning the previous three contests.

Scottie Pippen News / Fadeaway World / February 13

Scottie Pippen Places Michael Jordan’s Dream Team Sneakers For Auction, Price Could Skyrocket To $2.5 Million

Scottie Pippen didn’t just build a Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Bulls, he held onto every piece of it. Championship jerseys, trophies, personal keepsakes from the biggest moments.

Collin Sexton News / Hardwood Heroics / February 13

'I Gotta Continue to Calm Myself Down' – Chicago Bulls’ Collin Sexton Breaks Silence on His $35,000 Fine for Viral Free Throw Incident

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton vowed to manage his emotions better after receiving a $35,000 fine from the league office for his inappropriate hand gesture during their 123-113 road loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

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Mac McClung News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Mac McClung Drops Jaw-Dropping Explanation for Sitting Out Slam Dunk Contest

For many decades, the NBA’s slam dunk contest has been the main event during Saturday night’s All-Star festivities. In its earlier iteration, stars usually participated, showing off their insane athleticism.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 12

Chicago Bulls Finally Out of Play-In Picture, But Will It Stay That Way?

The basketball might make your eyes bleed, but is that worth it for a chance at Darynn Peterson or Cameron Boozer? Whether it be their aggressive trade deadline moves or Arturas Karnisovas' words in the aftermath, the Chicago Bulls sure do not appear as hungry to taste the Play-In Tournament.

Collin Sexton News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Collin Sexton’s $35K Welcome Gift: The Bulls, The Bird, and The Rim

There is making a first impression, and then there is whatever Collin Sexton just did. Usually, when a player gets traded to a new city, the “Welcome to Chicago” moment involves a press conference, holding up a jersey, and maybe a polite soundbite about loving deep-dish pizza.

Chicago Bulls News / Athlon Sports / February 12

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Preview, Start Time

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 is right around the corner. Set for the Windy City, this year’s Premium Live Event heads to Chicago and has the feel of a true WrestleMania-season turning point.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Two potential landing spots for Jeremy Sochan following release from Spurs

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Collin Sexton News / Hoops Rumors / February 10

Collin Sexton Fined $35K For Inappropriate Gesture

In one of the most unusual fines in NBA history, Bulls guard Collin Sexton was docked $35K for making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court, the league office tweets.

Chicago Bulls News / Athlon Sports / February 10

The Bulls Blew It Up: Fantasy Winners From Chicago’s Deadline Chaos

Fantasy managers felt the boom when the Chicago Bulls went nuclear at the February 5 trade deadline. The Bulls flipped Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, Kevin Huerter, and more for young talent like Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Rob Dillingham, Collin Sexton, Leonard Miller, and Nick Richards.