Slam Dunk Contest
Pacers waive Mac McClung after three games
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The Indiana Pacers are set to waive guard Mac McClung after he played in just three games following his signing on Oct. 28. The 26-year-old, a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, averaged 6.3 points per game during his brief stint. In a corresponding move, the Pacers will sign veteran guard Monte Morris to bolster their injury-depleted backcourt.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes and San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant have accepted invitations to compete in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The event, set for February 14 at the Intuit Dome, will feature these two as the first confirmed participants, according to reports from ESPN. Three-time winner Mac McClung will not take part this year.
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San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend. He joins Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes as the first two participants announced for the event on February 14 in Inglewood, California.