He owns the Dunk Contest trophy, but this year, Mac McClung is coming for the actual game.
In a late roster shake-up for All-Star Weekend, the NBA announced today that the Chicago Bulls guard has been named as the injury replacement for San Antonio Spurs forward David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars.
From Exhibition to Competition
While fans usually wait for Saturday night to see McClung fly, this roster move gives him a legitimate stage to showcase his actual skillset against the league’s best young talent. McClung has been grinding with the Bulls this season, proving he is more than just a viral dunker, and this selection validates that work.
The spot opened up after Jones Garcia was ruled out due to an undisclosed injury earlier this week.
When to Watch
Get your popcorn ready, because the most electrifying athlete in the building will be on the court Friday night.
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Event: 2026 Castrol Rising Stars
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Team: Team Austin
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Date: Friday, Feb. 13
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Time: 9:00 PM ET
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Streaming: Peacock
Will we see an in-game 540 dunk? With McClung in the rotation, it is almost guaranteed. Tune in to see if he steals the show yet again.
