A pair of Western Conference contenders will reportedly send representatives to the event.

The second-year forward called the invite to the Rising Stars game an "honor" but explained why he had to pass on a second attempt at the dunk contest.

The head coach of the Bulls is applauding Matas Buzelis for not accepting an invitation to take part in the NBA Dunk Contest.

The dunk contest has fallen on hard times, but Reggie Miller credited Mac McClung for not letting it completely implode.

Three-time defending NBA dunk champion and Gate City Native Mac McClung announced he will not be participating in this year’s contest. The 27-year-old, a former Gate City High School standout, made history last year by becoming the first player to win three consecutive dunk contests.

Three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will not be competing at the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend.