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NBA News / The SportsRush / January 28
Reggie Miller: Mac McClung Saved the Dunk Contest From Irrelevancy
It’s no secret that NBA All-Star Weekend has lost its luster in recent years, but nothing has been hit harder from a public relations standpoint than the dunk contest.
Indiana Pacers News / ESPN / January 26
No return of the Mac: McClung sits dunk contest 
Three-time defending NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.
Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / January 25
Mac McClung Announces Dunk Contest Decision After Winning Last Three Events
All-Star Weekend is just three weeks away. The Three-Point Shootout, Skills Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest will take center stage Feb. 1 4at Intuit Dome.
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24
Mac McClung makes a big decision on the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest
Mac McClung will be not be going for the four-peat. The Windy City Bulls guard McClung confirmed a report on Saturday that he won’t be competing in this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 15
Have You Seen What Mac McClung is Doing for the Chicago Bulls' G League Squad?
If the Chicago Bulls need a scoring punch, they may want to drive to Hoffman Estates. Over the last seven games, only the Toronto Raptors have averaged fewer points than the Bulls.
Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9
Warriors’ Draymond Green’s Slam Dunk Contest diss is a shot at Mac McClung
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to take aim at three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung while discussing his lack of enthusiasm for the event during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show.
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6
Mac McClung gets brutal news 1 week after signing his first multi-year NBA contract
The jubilation did not last long for NBA Slam Dunk Contest legend Mac McClung. McClung thought he had finally found a home in the NBA when the Indiana Pacers inked him to a multi-year contract on Oct.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / November 6
Pacers waiving Mac McClung, signing Monte Morris
The Pacers are waiving Mac McClung and signing Monte Morris to a one-year deal, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star reported the contract will be non-guaranteed.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / November 6
Pacers part ways with three-time Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung, sign veteran
McClung, a 6-foot-2 guard, has become a household name among NBA fans by winning the past three Slam Dunk contests despite rarely playing in the league.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / November 3
Pacers Auditioned 2 Other Players Before Signing Mac McClung
Mac McClung's road to the NBA has always been bumpy. The three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion, 26, has failed to latch on long-term with an NBA roster.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Cooper Flagg’s ‘fun’ reason for hitting Mac McClung with the ‘too small’
The Dallas Mavericks were able to defeat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 for their second win of the season. They did it in an exciting fashion, especially Cooper Flagg, who had a moment during the game with a celebration.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29
Mac McClung’s 1st Pacers bucket isn’t a dunk, but still a highlight
The Indiana Pacers made a surprising roster move this week when they cut former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman and signed reigning dunk contest champion Mac McClung to a multi-year contract.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27
Report: Pacers sign Mac McClung to multi-year contract
Three-time reigning NBA slam dunk contest champion Mac McClung is joining the Indiana Pacers on a multi-year deal, ESPN reported on Monday. McClung, 26, who played in six NBA games from 2021-25, landed his first standard contract with the league, though it's a nonguaranteed contract.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Dunk champion Mac McClung has signed with a new team
Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung is set to get another opportunity to make an impression at the NBA level. McClung is signing a non-guaranteed multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung gets waived by Bulls
As the 2025-26 season tips off, watch for McClung’s dunks to light up the G League.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Why Did Bulls Waive Mac McClung 3 Hours After Signing?
Just a few hours ago, the Chicago Bulls added an intriguing piece to their roster. Three-time Slam Dunk contest champion Mac McClung was signed by the team, but only three hours later, another surprising update hit the timeline.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17
Bulls could have their first dunk contest champ since Michael Jordan
Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / July 3
Magic Rescind Mac McClung Qualifying Offer
The Orlando Magic have withdrawn their qualifying offer for three-time Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung, per Keith Smith of Spotrac and Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 5
Mac McClung Has Sights Set On More Than Just Dunk Contest This Summer
Orlando Magic point guard Mac McClung said it was a big year of growth for him as a leader and a person. McClung, 26, signed a one-year contract with the Magic last offseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Kings down Mac McClung-led Magic to win G League Finals
The Stockton Kings capped off a dominant 2024-25 campaign by clinching their first-ever NBA G League Championship on Monday night, defeating the Osceola Magic in a hard-fought Game 3.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16
Mac McClung's three-peat is not saving NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Mac McClung made history by winning three-straight NBA Slam Dunk Contests on Saturday night. But with no disrespect intended to McClung, his dominance just doesn't move the needle for the staple event of All-Star Weekend.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / February 16
Watch: Magic's Mac McClung jumps over car in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not have the appeal it did at its peak, but Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic is doing his best to bring some of that back.
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