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G League Star Selected to Participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be a can't-miss event during All-Star weekend. Some of the game's biggest stars would participate and give the fans a great show. Players like Michael Jordan, Dominque Wilkins,
Slam Dunk legend Vince Carter gives Stephon Castle advice on how to win contest: ‘Dunk to win’
Stephon Castle, who was also selected Monday for the Rising Stars Challenge, joined TNT’s pregame show on Tuesday to talk about his selection for the All-Star weekend events. He also got the
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
Dunk Contest participants set: Mac McClung returns to go for third straight win
The Dunk Contest will be part of All-Star Saturday Night, Feb. 15 at the Chase Center in San Francisco (home to the Golden State Warriors). The entire evening will be broadcast on TNT, including the 3-point contest and a reported return (and expansion) of the Stephen Curry/Sabrina Ionescu shootout.
Vince Carter gives NBA Slam Dunk Contest tips to former UConn standout Stephon Castle
On 'NBA on TNT' Castle joined the show to discuss his selection to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, an exhibition tournament which will take place on Feb. 14. As of Tuesday, Castle was rated the NBA's top rookie in the 'KIA Rookie Ladder'.
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.
Spurs' Stephon Castle 'super excited' about slam dunk competition
The Spurs love rookie Stephon Castle's defensive skills. “He has the physical traits and skill set defensively to be a very effective defender," acting head coach Mitch Johnson said. "He’s already shown flashes of that at a young age.
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 ...
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 ...
Stephen A. Smith blasts NBA players for All-Star 'travesty' after Caitlin Clark declines 3-Point Contest
Stephen A Smith puts the NBA on blast for the All-Star game, after Caitlin Clark declined an invitation to the 3-point ...
Knicks Snubbed From Dunk Contest
For most of the decade, the New York Knicks were a slam dunk for slam dunks. That won't be the case this time around. Per ...
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently ...
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NBA: Mac McClung (Gate City) will try to soar to NBA Dunk Contest 3-peat
Shams Charania of ESPN first reported on Monday afternoon that McClung would join San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis ...
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Pelicans' Yves Missi on Rising Stars Game selection: 'It's just amazing'
Pelicans rookie Yves Missi said that he is honored to be selected to the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend on Feb. 14 ...
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama alleges unfair treatment by referees
Victor Wembanyama said his charge at Ivica Zubac during a San Antonio Spurs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was the result of building frustration from what he believes is unfair treatment by NBA ...